Written by Carmen on November 18, 2008
- I don’t know what wild bug possessed us to decide to drive from Virginia to South Carolina, rather than flying, but seven hours in a car makes me a bit bonkers. So, to entertain myself,...
Written by vampirefan on January 2, 2008
- If it were not for Sylvia Higginbotham’s guide to mansions, I would have most likely never found this place. But when pursing the guide I ran across information on the abbey. Mepkin Abbey first started...
Written by vampirefan on January 2, 2008
- This grand Georgian style home was built in 1772 by Daniel Heyward as a wedding present for his son, Thomas. Thomas was a wealthy lawyer who had been called to the English Bar in 1770...
Written by vampirefan on January 2, 2008
- Joseph Manigault came from a long line of very successful merchant French Huguenots who fled Europe escaping religious persecution. In 1778 he and his brother, Gabriel inherited their grandfather’s (Gabriel Manigault) massive estate that included...
Written by vampirefan on January 2, 2008
- Middleton Place was acquired by Henry Middleton in 1741. Henry was the President of the First Continental Congress and the home saw 4 generations of Middleton family members. There was also Arthur whose name appears...
Written by vampirefan on January 2, 2008
- In 2000 the incredible movie The Patriot staring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and Jason Isaacs was filmed all over SC including a large part of Charleston. Since Mel has recently fallen out of...
Written by vampirefan on December 7, 2007
- Moncks Corner Moncks Corner may be small with only about 6000 residents, but visitors to this quaint town will find all the comforts of a bigger city. Monks Corner is about 30 minutes from...
Written by vampirefan on December 7, 2007
- Let’s just face it, finding affordable lodging in the Charleston area can be a very daunting task. You may very well pay a king’s ransom for the privilege of staying in this gracious southern town....
Written by vampirefan on December 7, 2007
- About 30 minutes outside of Charleston sits the incredible Cypress Gardens. It is a wonderful place to bring the family and spend the day. Even in colder months after the beauty of the blooms have...
Written by vampirefan on December 7, 2007
- On the day we left Charleston it was gray skies, cold and windy…the perfect day to be indoors enjoying the underwater world of the SC Aquarium. Since May of 2000, millions of people have visited...
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