A Visit to Boone Hall Mount Pleasant, SC South Carolina March 2022 The Gullah Geechee Soul of Boone Hall As one of the oldest plantations in the US, 340-year-old Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens was on our to-do list. We enjoyed the tractor tour around the property; Boone Hall is still a working farm producing […]
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Charles Pinckney National Historic SiteA Complex Legacy South Carolina March 2022 Snee Farm and the Story of Charles Pinckney The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site tells the story of South Carolina’s Charles Pinckney, a statesman who played a role in shaping the U.S. Constitution. As a representative of South Carolina, he was also one of
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Charleston, SC South Carolina March 2022 Charleston – Day 1 March 19, 2022 6.68 mi 2:33:35 hrs 77 °F Charleston, of course, was on our list of must-visit cities. It was easy to see why Southern Living has crowned it the South’s Best City five out of six times. Back in the 17th century, Charleston
Our Stay at Fripp Island, SC South Carolina March 2022 A Relaxing Fripp Island Getaway Our South Carolinian Airbnb is located in Beaufort County, on Fripp Island! Fripp Island is a secluded community and a wildlife resort! Although we had no rain during our stay, I had to drop my plan to go to the
Hunting Island’s Unexpected Charm South Carolina March 2022 Jungle, Beach, and Storm At Hunting Island We had seen the sign “Hunting Island State Park” driving to Fripp Island. Our itinerary for the area did not include a visit to this park, just as something to do on a rainy day. So, with the weather forecast
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A Memorable Day in Majestic Savannah, GA Georgia March 2022 Savannah, A Southern Gem Savannah is a gem, boasting a vibrant downtown, beautiful historic architecture, and a majestic ambiance. We truly enjoyed walking through the streets with Colonial-Style houses, large oak trees, and numerous square parks. From Power Plant to Promenade, Savannah’s Riverside Revival It
Old Sheldon, Beaufort, and the Unfinished Civil War South Carolina March 2022 Old Sheldon Church Ruin, History and Haunting We drove around Beaufort County and visited the Old Sheldon Church Ruin grounds. These historical ruins are what’s left over what once was the Prince William’s Parish Church, which was constructed between 1751 and 1757. After
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High Ceilings and Historic Charm in Jacksonville, FL Florida March 2022 Our Springfield Airbnb in Jacksonville, FL We stayed in Springfield, Jacksonville’s oldest neighborhood, just north of downtown. This historic district was established in 1869 and was once home to the city’s elite. Many 19th and early 20th-century homes and churches have been beautifully restored.
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Fort Caroline, Where French Ambition Met Spanish Might Florida March 2022 Fort Caroline, The 1st French Settlement During our stay in Jacksonville, we included a visit to Fort Caroline National Memorial, part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve. The French Huguenot settlement of Fort Caroline commemorates France’s first attempt at colonization in 1562. We
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Kingsley Plantation and Little Talbot Island Florida March 2022 Kingsley Plantation, A Story of Slavery and Resilience Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida, is home to Kingsley Plantation, part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. The site vividly portrayed plantation life and slavery’s history in the United States. I found our
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