Follow our travel adventures aboard M/V Biscuit, a 1989 42 Grand Banks Classic Trawler, Hull #1081.
Day 101 (7/31/26) – Layover in Charleston, South Carolina
The historic French Huguenot Church in Charleston, South Carolina, features distinctive pink stucco walls and striking Gothic Revival design.Church ironwork.The historic Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, South Carolina, features grand brownstone pillars and ornate carved corbels along its wrought-iron accented piazza. Originally opened in 1736, it is widely noted as the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances. The current structure incorporates the reconstructed framework of the historic Planters Hotel, which was built on the site in 1809. The street facing door, or privacy door, is very common in Charleston. The main home entrance is along the side of the house, hidden from the street. House restorations are tightly controlled by the city to help restore the original architecture and design.A privacy door in a lovely blue exposes the main entrance behind it.A brilliant red.A subdued beige.The main entrance is revealed.Beautiful, tree lined Church St.Blue shutters, a shaded porch, and a lovely garden.The Julius L. Lee house on Church St.The Joseph Verree House on Church St. A restoration in process.Original handmade bricks, overlaid with plaster. Walls were commonly built with numerous layers of brick for temperature control and structural integrity.Lovely ivy surrounds this front door.Lovely moon cutouts on these shutters. The William Vanderhorst House is a circa 1740 stuccoed masonry building recognized as one of the city’s earliest single houses. Built by William Vanderhorst on land his wife inherited, it served as Charleston’s first post office prior to 1753. The three-story historic structure features dark-painted shutters, window boxes, and a second-floor ironwork balcony. This stone object is a historic carriage step (or mounting block), which was placed at the edge of sidewalks during the 18th and 19th centuries. It helped people step safely and gracefully into or out of horse-drawn carriages without stepping into muddy streets. The semi-circular cutout on the side allowed the block to fit snugly against the curb or a tree base while providing a low intermediate step. In the era of heavy, layered dresses, it also helped ladies keep their ankles covered and avoid a public slip or fall.The Preservation Society of Charleston has done a great job of advocating and recognizing home renovations in the historic district.The Nathaniel Russell House, beautifully restored.Behind the Nathaniel Russell house are the slave quarters, currently undergoing restorations. A tour of Fort Sumter is a must if you’re in Charleston. The Charleston Museum provides ample information to fill in the gaps and learn more about the events that led to the Civil War.There’s not much left of the original fort, which was destroyed by cannon fire. At the bottom left, you can see a solitary hearth from the officers quarters.Random cool art on a rather ordinary door.Can’t get enough of these southern live oaks.And this is how we planned our itinerary in Charleston!
This post is dedicated to the lovely city of Charleston, South Carolina, with its friendly community, historic homes, tree lined streets, and good eats! We’re enjoying the sights and eating our way through the Lowcountry!
Ps – we hit the 100 day cruise mark yesterday and we’re still married!
We’ll be here a few more days before we head north again. Until next time – sweet dreams!
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