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Fort Moultrie

Situated atop Sullivan’s Island, Fort Moultrie consists of various fortifications built from the late 18th century to protect the city. The fort is one of the oldest ones and holds important events in the history of the USA. The fortification began when Colonel William Moultrie acquired Sullivan’s Island which only had an unfinished fort. Though the war of 1776 ended in favour of Moultrie, the fort was later captured in 1780 by the British, who only left two years later. The first fort was constructed of palmetto logs and sand, but later more robust brick forts were constructed, and the fort only improved from there. After witnessing various wars through almost two centuries, the fortification is now a historic site that offers tours and exhibitions to portray its historical importance. The fort comes under the same governing body as Fort Sumter and is frequented by tourists. Read More

Marking the eastern end of the Christ Church Parish line of defence, this three-gun battery served as an important spot for the war. The fort was a clever earthwork construction that was built to stop federal ships that could infiltrate through the waterways. The structure was a cleverly built one with clever positioning and served its purpose well. Though the structure does not remain in the area anymore, the park is a lovely area to visit and experience. Various information boards across the pathway provide valuable information about the monument and the purposes it served. The greenery is also refreshing to take a walk alongside the historical importance of the fort. Various tours are available for tourists too. Read More

Arguably the most popular fort of the city and one of the most famous ones in the nation, Fort Sumter is a must-visit spot. The fort is placed upon an artificial island, sitting at the harbour gate and has seen the beginning of the Civil War in the late 19th century. The fort was built as a protective structure that can save the city from foreign invasion in the early 19th century. Though the fort could have been more glorious than it is now, with a structure stronger than most forts currently, the construction was cut short due to various reasons. In 1861, when the war broke out, the fort faced massive damage to its structure and though repairs have been made, it is still not restored to how it was when it was initially built. The fort now serves as a monument for locals and tourists. It displays the rich history that it has witnessed through the years. The fort and the Visitor Education Centre offer tours and exhibits to better explain the incidents that occurred there. The fort can be accessed by riding a ferry from Patriots Point. Read More

French Huguenot Church is a result of the European Protestant movement. French Protestants or Huguenots started settling in the areas and began rehabilitation in these colonies. This Church in Charleston was built in 1687. The building later got exposed to a fire breakout that severely damaged it. However, it was redone in 1844 in the Gothic revival style and that’s how the current building looks like. In this church earlier, the teachings were done in French but now this happens only once a year. Every Sunday, the worshippers enjoy music and scripture study after the prayer is completed. Keeping the pandemic situation in mind, the Church has significantly reduced its opening time. It is advised to be on time and follow all Covid 19 precautions. Read More

Gadsdenboro park is a vast open space with various amenities like a nautical themes play area, walking trails, games area , a bocce court and water fountains. Formerly, Concord Park, this park is located close to the Charleston Maritime Center, and hence the nautical themed park for kids. They have well equipped restrooms and free wifi as well.

George Gallery is one of the most popular art galleries in Charleston amongst Southern artists. A culmination of creativity and abstract versions of the artist's vision, this gallery excels in contemporary American and European art. Unlike other art galleries, George Gallery gives consultation services for a variety of commercial and residential projects. Owing to the pandemic scene, commissioned works are not being entertained.

Gibbes Museum of Art is a colourful exhibition with an extensive collection of decorative arts, sculpture, paintings depicting the Charleston Renaissance sprawled over Meeting Street of the city. Take a walk through Charleston history with 10,000 massive portraits, miniatures and contemporary art by local artists connecting artistic past and vibrant modern art scene.

A part of Charleston Historic District, Grace Church Cathedral is an Episcopal church in Charleston. Built in a Gothic design template, This church has 10 bells and is made stuccoed brick. Grace Church Cathedral is not a conventional church as it is always high on energy because of the events it organises. Apart from spiritual sessions, the church is a centre of philanthropy and promotes social justice through gender equality, communal harmony, education and climatic control. This church in Charleston actively encourages Catholic art, music and ideas through its forum and podcasts. The best part of this place is that it holds special yoga sessions online for overall well being. Currently, the church is conducting a live stream of all its activities through social media and apps like Zoom. Read More

Nestled in the College of Charleston, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art aims at encouraging budding and experienced artist to explore and take their artistic acumen to a new level. This art gallery in Charleston is a non-profit organisation that focuses on specific subjects by actively participating in events and holding programmes where it sets a common stage for discussion through lectures, films, panels and symposia. The subjects of discussion mainly revolve around history and culture. Apart from the few exhibitions it organises every year, it makes sure to organise a few events outside South Carolina too for enhanced exposure. Read More

The Hampton Park in Charleston is a historical park, located just north of Charleston’s Downtown with more than 70 acres of lush greenery, a pond, a walking trail and a fountain. Named after General Wade Hampton, this park is a favourite among localities because of the facilities it offers for all ages. Kids have access to a large playground, a baseball and basketball court, health enthusiasts can walk and run around in the jogger’s trail and sunbathers can enjoy a cosy picnic under the sun as this park also offers picnic tables and free Wifi. Home to numerous events throughout the year like weddings, parties and frisbee games, this park offers well-equipped restrooms, on-site parking and houses many interesting species of flora and fauna. Read More