July 10 - Charleston, SC

Day 114 - More Sightseeing

Charleston Maritime Center

We spent most of the day riding around Charleston.  It was another good day of soaking in all the sites. We really like this city and all its history. We had lunch at Hyman Seafood Co. a favorite in Charleston since the 1890's.

We spent some time at the Fort Sumter visitor center learning a little about Charleston's involvement in the Civil War. We then walked through The City Market. This market has been in use since the early 1800. Originally it sold meat and vegetables, but now it is filled with all kinds of gift items.

A few fun facts about Charleston it was the first city in America to have:

Chambers of Commerce, 1773

Theater (Dock Street Theatre) 1736

Formal Landscape Garden, 1741

Public Library, 1743

Museum, 1773

Prescription Drug Store, 1780

Municipal College (The College of Charleston), 1770

First Shot of the Civil War, 1861

Historic Preservation Society, 1931

Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park

 

Another wonderful home

College of Charleston - The oldest Municipal College in America 1770

Circular Congregational Church

The Old Market

This man is making Sweetgrass Baskets...very well known in this area and very expensive.

Part of the market

Fort Sumter Visitor Center