Lessons we learn from our past help us move forward in the future. Charleston is full of history. At every corner, literally, you find infamous relics of the past. The intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets is a familiar example. In 1930, Robert Ripley, creator of "Ripley's Believe it of Not," coined the phrase, "Four Corners of Law" describing this spot. He realized the … [Read more...] about Four Corners of the Law
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The History of Mother Emanuel AME Church
Charleston, South Carolina is often referred to as "The Holy City," in part, due to its rich history of church buildings dating back to the early 1800s. One of these buildings is the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) on Calhoun Street. The congregation was the first independent black denomination and one of the oldest African Methodist Episcopal churches in the … [Read more...] about The History of Mother Emanuel AME Church
The Legend of Alice Flagg
One of the things we love most about Pawleys Island is its’ history. The area is full of stories and legends that every South Carolinian should know. If you have not heard of Alice Flagg, grab your coffee and listen closely. Alice Flagg was born to an upper class family in the early nineteenth century. She fell in love with a man who was not “suitable” for her to … [Read more...] about The Legend of Alice Flagg