Changing the Dark Historic Narrative at Hampton Plantation South Carolina March 2022 Mosquitoes, Mansions, and Mixed Feelings After visiting the Georgetown Historic District, we detoured to see Hampton Plantation State Historic Site on our way back home. It was closed for showings when we arrived, but we still got some information about the plantation by […]
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A Stroll Through Historic Georgetown, SC South Carolina March 2022 Soaking Up the Southern Charm in Little Charleston We went to see downtown historic Georgetown, the third-oldest city in the state after Beaufort and Charleston. Georgetown, established in 1729, is a charming town filled with quaint shops and historic antebellum architecture. . Georgetown was a
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Steel Halls and Human Cost, A Reflection at Patriots Point South Carolina March 2022 Our Visit to Patriots Point Marketed as a must-see destination, we visited the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The main attraction is the massive USS Yorktown (CV-10), an aircraft carrier built during World War II. The visit turned out to
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Fort Moultrie, Where Palmetto Logs Saved the Day South Carolina March 2022 Fort Moultrie, Triumph on Sullivan’s Island Even though the Fort and Visitor Center were closed today, we still had a wonderful time exploring the exterior and grounds of historic Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island on a beautiful sunny day! The markers provided insightful
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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
