CharlestonRaconteurs

Very special tours to some of Charleston's most magical, rarely seen historical places. Go beyond the typical tourism experience with Charleston Raconteurs.

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Do You Know Your Lowcountry? Halloween Edition: The old jail https://t.co/4vGIgZVBgt via @postandcourier

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American Patriots built a bridge that has not only served to connect the mainland to Sullivan’s Island, but us to our past, as well. Though only its ruins remain, the Pitt Street Bridge is one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful spots. Read more at https://t.co/e5QiNndn9r

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In 18th and 19th century Charleston, defending one's honor through the Code Duello was no small matter. Learn more in this week's Do You Know Your Lowcountry column in the Post and Courier. https://t.co/W4EZsZ3EvJ

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Hope everyone had a great and meaningful Memorial Day! The story of the first Memorial Day is a special one. I hope you'll enjoy reading today's Post and Courier column.
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When your heart is calling, listen! #charleston #charlestonsc #historiccharleston

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So excited to have published my first "Do You Know Your Lowcountry" column in this morning's Post and Courier. Hope you will enjoy it, let me know what you think and what topics you think would be good for future columns. 🙂

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On Oct. 13, 1931, Charleston City Council created America's first historic zoning ordinance, protecting its historic core from demolitions and establishing the its Board of Architectural Review. Learn about some of Charleston's other "firsts" by visiting
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America's 1st native opera, "Porgy & Bess," opened on Broadway 85 years ago tonight, with plot set against the backdrop of Charleston's fearless Mosquito Fleet. Learn more about the lives and accomplishments of these legendary African-American fishermen at https://t.co/OXFL3w7ort

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31 yrs ago tonight, #HurricaneHugo tore through Charleston with its highest storm surge, 22 feet, hitting the little fishing village of #McClellanville (image below). Learn more about some of #Charleston's historic hurricanes at
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On Sept. 4, 1765, Christopher Gadsden, Thomas Lynch & John Rutledge set sail for the Stamp Act Congress in New York. Gadsden, who was pretty pissed off about everything British, served as chair of the committee that drafted resolutions condemning the act. https://t.co/JVIEV4QL6w

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Today is the anniversary of one of Charleston's most momentous events: the Great Earthquake of 1886. Learn more and see some amazing (& horrifying) photography at https://t.co/Rli9Zedz9B

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Check out Leigh Jones Handal, Charleston Raconteurs. Voice your choice! Nominate through June 14. #CharlestonsChoice https://t.co/Oo176pmVlA

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Check out Charleston Raconteurs' Day on the Cooper River Tour. Voice your choice! Nominate through June 14. #CharlestonsChoice https://t.co/jKPu4WmqXZ

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Check out Charleston Raconteurs' Day on the Cooper River Tour. Voice your choice! Nominate through June 14. #CharlestonsChoice https://t.co/jKPu4WmqXZ

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For those who enjoy a margarita while they read .... hope you can join us on Tuesday, 1023 Harborview Road.

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You are invited! - https://t.co/xg49oygfqa

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It's quiet in Charleston Harbor today, but it wasn't that way on Aug. 22, 1863, when the Union had St. Michael's in the sites of the "Swamp Angel." Still, a few funny stories that came out of the two-night attack. Read more online or in Lost Charleston. https://t.co/kzy8MnMfzi

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Did you know that the Grit Bowl at #MillersAllDay changes each day? This means you can visit #AllDay, any day, and never eat the same combination twice! https://t.co/9QdWEPQDcG #chseats #holycityeats

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I Iike birds, but do not know as much about them as I wish I did.

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John Coming, wrote his will Aug. 20, 1694, leaving his estate to his widow, Affra. Learn more about this couple's amazing love story at https://t.co/gIAqNs2diU. Their story is also included in Leigh's new book Lost Charleston, on sale at https://t.co/VhYEg98VcO…/…/1911595938