Why Charleston Will Always Be Special To Me – Part 2

Why Charleston Will Always Be Special To Me – Part 2

Charleston is one of the top wedding destination cities in the country. One of the reasons is because of the charm and uniqueness of the city. There are a great number of lovely locations throughout the city where people love to be photographed. With its cobblestone streets and beautiful backdrops, you can find an abundance of areas in the city that provides an amazing scene.

 

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If I have a free day in Charleston, one of the places I’m definitely heading to is Waterfront Park. It doesn’t matter what city I am in, if there is water, I will soon find my way there. Charleston has an abundance of water whether you go to one of their many beaches or you go to the river, there is no shortage of water that you can enjoy there.

I love sitting on one of the swinging benches in the park and just looking at the views. Sometimes while there, I meditate, pray or just write for hours. No matter what activity I do, I always find amazing peace there.

 

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Another one of my favorite things to do while in Charleston is to run the Ravenel Bridge. The Ravenel Bridge is the longest cable stay bridge in the Western Hemisphere. It is so beautiful to look at whether it’s daytime or nighttime. And so amazing when you are running or walking across it. Running is one of the greatest joys of my life and whenever I’m traveling I always look for the best places to run. The Ravenel Bridge is definitely my favorite place to do it in Charleston.

One of the most special places to me in Charleston that I greet as soon as I arrive and right before I leave is the space at Charleston International Airport that has been designated as a memorial to the Emanuel 9 who were heinously killed there a few years ago. There is a lovely room there created as a tribute to those who lost their lives with memorabilia from that day and heartfelt photographs by Dan Xeller depicting the city and its people during the aftermath.

With its gospel music softly playing, it is one of the most sacred spaces in Charleston to me. And I always go in, upon my arrival and when I leave, to say a little prayer for us all.

 

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For all these reasons and more, Charleston is, and will always be, a very special place to me.

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Why Charleston Will Always Be Special to Me – Part 1

Why Charleston Will Always Be Special to Me – Part 1

Charleston, South Carolina is a very special place to me. Not just because I have a ton of family there as my father is from there, but because Charleston has so much history connected to my family.

Literally, everywhere I turn, I am reminded of something connected to my lineage.

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As I was standing on the steps of City Hall in the above photo, I noticed tourists stopping to read the plaque that was on the side of the building. Interested in what they were reading, I walked over to see what it said. To my surprise, it listed the architect of the building who was named, Gabriel Manigault.

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There is a museum in Charleston named, The Joseph Manigault House. It was the home of Joseph Manigault. The Manigault House (also designed by Gabriel) is nationally acclaimed as a well-executed example of Adam style, an 18th century neoclassical movement of architecture.

In Charleston, there is an abundance of American history as well. From the slave market to the Battery. Not all of it is positive American history, but it certainly is important American history.

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When my very hectic schedule permits, I will spend some time there researching and documenting in some way. For now, I will rely on the research of others.

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One of my favorite places to go for lunch in Charleston is Magnolia’s.

I enjoy everything there from their fried green tomatoes to ahi tuna. There is something there for everyone. There are so many cute eateries in Charleston. As the city has evolved, you have your choice of cuisine you can indulge in. My last meal while there was Korean! Years ago, you would not have been able to find Korean food there, but now you can. Although, I am sure most people visiting are most interested in good ‘ol southern cuisine, which you can find everywhere.

One of my all time favorite things to do in Charleston, which I did for decades, would have been to go to the landmark boutique, Nancy’s on King Street. Nancy’s was my favorite boutique in the world. Unfortunately for me, I am not able to go there anymore, as one of my dearest friends, Nancy closed the shop after being in business for over 30 years (lookout for an upcoming interview with her). But if I was going through Charleston, even if just for a few hours, I was sure to make a stop there.

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Be sure to check out my next post where I will continue sharing why Charleston will always be special to me.

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