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Life in CharlestonCharleston, South Carolina is a city known for it's fascinating history and friendly people. Encompassing a peninsula which is bordered both by the Ashley and the Cooper River. At the tip, where the two rivers meet, is the historic park called White Point Gardens, part of the famous South of Broad or Battery section.
Originally called Charles Towne after King Charles II of England, the name Charleston was adopted in the year 1783. It's past consists of the Civil War where Fort Sumter fought to protect the city, the importance of the ports and naval base during World War II and then the disaster of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. All of these major events have shaped Charleston real estate to what it is today.
Nicknames include the Holy City, for the many steeples visible above the low-rise buildings of its city, and the Palmetto City, for the Caribbean aspect of an abundance of palmetto trees lining the area. People flock to see both the churches and the architecture making Charleston's main industry tourism. Carriage tours and walking tours usher visitors throughout the historic neighborhoods of the Charleston Peninsula and tells the stories of it's past.
During the hot summer months, people like to take trips through Mt Pleasant, SC to the beaches of Sullivans Island and Isle of Palms/Wild Dunes or in the opposite direction through James Island to Folly Beach.
Charleston Real EstateAward-winning architecture, events attracting people from all over the world and still considered one of America's friendliest cities. A city who accepts those escaping harsh winters and others who decide there is no better place to live. A community you can be proud to call home - Charleston homes!
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Featured Charleston Listing
65 Vanderhorst Street
Downtown Charleston living
1 Bed ~ 1 Bath ~ 800 Square Feet
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11 Dewey Street
Freedman's cottage in downtown Charleston
3 Bed ~ 2 Bath ~ 1,080 Square Feet
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Charleston's Neighborhood News
This time of year is a great time for fresh fruit and vegetables, the Freshfields Farmers Market is a great place to purchase your veggies this summer. Open every Monday 4-8 p.m. all summer long.
Firefly Fridays is something you do not want to miss! Come out for local Firefly cocktails for only $3 and here is the best part: only 72 calories! Sip your delicious cocktail while you crack open some crab legs every Friday in June and July.
The Lesesne Tour company offers The Original Charleston Pub Tour daily in July with multiple tours starting at 1:00, 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 p.m. Some of the stops include rooftop bars, breweries, former speakeasies and other restaurants in the historic downtown area.
The 4th of July is an important day in our history, so celebrate it in a great historic city! There are great areas all over the city with their own celebrations so find the right spot for you.
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