A Jewel Of The South

Oh yes...Charleston, S.C. is a southern jewel!!! If you have ever been there, I am sure you would agree with me. This city is full of history, and a wonderful place to learn a lot about the South. Back in October, Mr.CC and I spent a couple of days there, it was his first visit and my second. Not only is this city full of history, the food here is out of this world GOOD!!!! We had heard wonderful reviews about Magnolia's, so we knew we had to eat there, and we were so glad, we did just that. Here are some facts about the area, that I thought you might find interesting.

Little Known Facts about Charleston, SC

1.) Charleston boasts the first public college, museum and playhouse in the United States.

2.) George Gershwin composed his well known opera Porgy and Bess while living on Folly Beach, South Carolina. Porgy and Bess are buried in the James Island Presbyterian Church graveyard.

3.) The first game of golf played in the United States took place in Charleston, South Carolina.

4.) North America's longest cable-stayed bridge spans the Charleston Harbor. The Arthur J. Ravenel Jr.
Bridge connects historic Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

5.) The first shot to be fired in the Civil War was fired by Citadel Cadets stationed on Morris Island

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Now, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet tea, and take this Charleston tour with me.
                                                Blessings,
                                                   Linda

                                Welcome to Charleston y'all!!!

                     This is the battery area...it's the most popular area
                                               for tourist.

                        Oh my...these are some serious cannon balls!

                                Southern mansions line the streets.

                    

                         Look close and you will see how these two
                                      houses are connected.

                             Pure SOUTHERN CHARM!!!!

                                           Battery Park.

                                     Just gotta love these old
                                             brick streets.

                                 He was one BIG fella!!!

                                The best way to see the city is going on
                                 a carriage tour...the tour guides are full
                                                     of info.

                                              

                                          Beautiful ironwork.

                               Stunning gardens too!!!

                 Now, here we are at Magnolia's. Fried chicken was a must, so
                      Mr.CC had it along with some other southern goodies.

                          I had their meatloaf...yum yum!!!

                       I will now leave you with a slice of pecan pie...a true
                                       SOUTHERN FAVORITE!!!
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