Red White and Blue
by Sagespot
When recently in Charleston over Veteran's Day I managed to catch the city's parade - and what a sight that was. I'd highly recommend catching it if you're in town in late November. The parade wasn't filled with tons of intricate floats nor was it super huge - it's that the city seemed full to the brim with patriotism. Now that might seem an odd observation, but it's that I've not been in a "military city" or a city with a strong military background before for this holiday.
Everywhere was banners saying how they support the troops and sending blessings with them. Children were on the street edges not to collect candy but to cheer for the various troops parading past. There was not a strong sense of political support, more of a strong sense of community.
I found it to be a wonderful experience.
Tea- of the cold variety
by MandaJ320
Call it what you please, whether it's sweet tea, iced tea, or unsweetened tea, it's a big thing here, and in the rest of the south. If you want tea at a restaurant, you will get cold tea, not hot tea. I never even tried hot tea until my first visit up north!!!
MM 461.1 Charleston Maritime Center
by grandmaR
There are lots of marinas in the Charleston area, but not many actually in Charleston that are suitable for us.
We've stayed at Charleston Harbor Marina, but that is across the Cooper River at Mt. Pleasant. We've stayed at Buzzard's Point and Ross Marine - which are both on Johns Island. And we've usually stayed at Isle of Palms, which is off the ICW on the north side of the harbor. We can't use the Ashley Marina or any of those up past the bridge because the bridge is too short for us to get under. And until recently, the Cooper River Marina didn't take transients.
We can only get into the Charleston Maritime Center because we have a shoal draft boat - not all of their slips have enough water for a deep draft (6'6") boat. There is also a LOT of current and wake waves in this marina. Rate is $6.25/ft a week for BoatUS members, plus electric. They are right next to the NPS dock for Ft. Sumpter and also the IMAX and the aquarium. We are currently parking on a vacant lot next to the docks. They have a 3 times a day tour boat going out of there, and also the aquarium boats. They have only unisex one shower, but they have 7 toilets. There's a little souvenier store, and the CARTA buses stop right out front. No laundry facilities or email access.
My father in law in front of the Trepang
by Kentbein
I was able to include this great man, Keith Russel, my father in law on our tour of the Trepang. Keith is a brilliant man and it is a true honor being related to him. He's easily the greatest person of the entire Russell family, a man for whom I have the highest respect and regard.
Historical Society
by where2next about Museum Store
I did not do too much shopping, though I happened to walk into the Historical Society's museum. They sold a variety of gifts and had an interesting display on the different types of architecture used amongst the buildings.
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French Huguenot Church
Blacksmith Demo
Starting To Peak
Hibernian Hall
