It was a bright December day in 1975 when a spry 32-year-old Charleston native, a father of two young boys, took the oath of office on the steps of City Hall. The bells of St. Michael’s rang out …

Holy City steeples including St. Michael’s in the foreground and St. Philip’s behind it; (inset) French Huguenot Church. Feel the Spirit in a Historic Church St. Philip’s Church formed in …

Huguenots built a church seven years after arriving in Charleston. Today’s building dates to 1844 (pictured here in 1904) and is full of memorials to Americans of Huguenot descent. In April …

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A split-level ranch on the Isle of Palms gets a refresh, inside and out, returning its midcentury modern vibe. Claire stands in the home’s custom steel front door with Charleston-based artist …

2. Henry’s Cheese Spread. Many decades ago, long before Charleston’s restaurant scene exploded, a big night out involved Henry’s on Market Street, where white-jacketed waiters …

Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter, this centuries-old Queen Street house has many tales to tell from the generations of residents that have lived within its walls. For current …

View of Charleston from Fort Wagner on Morris Island (courtesy Library of Congress) 1860: Democratic Convention Collapses - From April 23 to May 3, the Democratic National …

ARTS & EVENTS featured in Charleston Magazine - Charleston, SC. Capturing South Carolina style, character, and beauty for more than 40 years, Charleston magazine is the authority on …

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