Beautifully written review by Richard R. which will tell you everything you need to know about this…read morehistorical marker. While I can't improve upon it, I did want to note that the area is currently under construction. Normally, you would access this bench from the Fort Moultrie National Historic Park at the back of the main parking lot. Because it is blocked, to access the bench you need to take the road just prior to the fort (Station 13 Street where it intersects with Cove Avenue) and walk behind the gates to reach the bench. If nothing else, please read Richard R.'s review and the understand the importance of these type of memorials. Not everyone's history is as well documented and heralded in this area, but it is no less important.

Hello yelp friend and readers. Thank you so much for visiting my page and checking out my reviews!…read moreIt means a great deal to me and I do my very best to introduce worthwhile places to visit with a dollop of historical details for knowledge. FEBRUARY is traditionally honored as Black History Month and last year in 2021 I decided to do a month long series where every day of the month I posted a new review either highlighting a black-owned business or Black History landmarks. I've decided to extend that series to 2022, so please come on a journey with me for the next 28 days as I explore the food, history and significant offerings of a rich culture of people. FIRST UP is Toni Morisson's BENCH BY THE ROAD #1 *** Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford, Toni was an American novelist who wrote the critically acclaimed Song of Solomon and won a Pulitzer Prize for the book Beloved in 1988 whom Oprah made into a movie 10 years later in 1998. She was most notably awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She met Harold Morrison (a Jamaican architect) while teaching at Howard University and married him in 1958. The 'Bench By The Road' Project was launched on February 18, 2006, on the occasion of Toni's 75th Birthday to alleviate the absences of historical markers that help remember the lives of Africans who were enslaved. She said: "There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves . . . There is no suitable memorial, or plaque, or wreath, or wall, or park, or skyscraper lobby. There's no 300-foot tower, there's no small bench by the road. There is not even a tree scored, an initial that I can visit or you can visit in Charleston or Savannah or New York or Providence or better still on the banks of the Mississippi. And because such a place doesn't exist . . ." *** The VERY FIRST bench placed by the Toni Morrison Society honors the memory of both the enslaved Africans who perished during the Middle Passage as well as those who arrived on Sullivan's Island, a major point of entry for Africans who entered the United States during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. About 40 percent of African-Americans alive today can trace their ancestral roots to West Africa through the arrival of slaves @ Sullivan's Island. I won't go into grave detail about the conditions of slaves during the passage, but if you are interested, here is a link to a narrative describing the voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmQvofAiZGA It was not uncommon to feed slaves who were sick to the sharks, because a sick slave was ZERO profit for the transporters, but a slave who died during transportation was insured and worth more dead than alive :-( The remainder of them often arrived here on the shores of Sullivan Island, where they had no control over staying with their families, many of whom were separated forever. Children were often separated as young as 3 years old. Fathers who protested were treated cruelty to subdue any uprising or sold away from their families entirely. Confusion and fear were the main measures of control. Lineage and tradition were often lost and African cultures combined to form GULLAH-GEECHEE traditions, a melting pot of their various indigenous African traditions from cooking and music, to arts and crafts, to spiritual traditions. They also created a creole language known as Gullah that is not spoken anywhere else in the world and it all began here upon arrival @ Sullivan Island. The significance of this entry point and the culture created in this specific corridor (from Jacksonville, FL to Wilmington, NC) is still alive and celebrated today in Gullah Geechee festivals, folklore, foods & time honored traditions. The bench rest in a quiet area behind the Fort Moutrie Visitors Center, beneath an outcrop of small trees overlooking the Sullivan Island Cove. Many will find this space to be filled with a quiet reflective reverence as you sit and connect with the past in a tangible way, knowing the ancient footsteps who walked here long before us were having a far different experience. I found myself wishing I had brought a single rose, so I could have scattered its pedals on the waters. *** FINAL THOUGHTS If I'm being honest, it is very emotionally draining for me to produce a months worth of Black History that you will often not find in typical American schoolbooks. This series is a labor of love for me and while taxing, I hope to enlighten my yelp family to the glory of a magnificent people. Where we have been, where we are and where we are going with no shame to anyone. I am a black man in American, and through these stories of endurance, I find strengthen and meaning. I hope you will continue all month long with me as I dive deeper into American History of the Black Experience AND celebrate those who are making their way in business and innovation while remembering the past, lest we forget. 2022 / 33

I've toured the area and have worked in the Courthouse researching titles to properties. The…read morehistoric documents found were astonishing! From slaves having been given to family members and business owners, it amazes me still that slavery was a trade! It truly is shocking!!!

Why is it called the Four Corners of Law?…read more This four corners in Charleston is pretty cool. Nothing like the Four Corners Monument we visited in 2012 that marked the quadripoint in the Southwestern US (where the states of AZ, CO, NM, and UT meet). No, this four corners intersection are made of historic buildings -- Courthouse and US Post Office,, State Courthouse, City Hall, and the St. Michael's Church. 1- United States Post Office and Courthouse - 1896 Post Office, representing the federal government 2- State Courthouse - this 1792 courthouse represents county government 3- City Hall -symbolizes city government which begun in 1800 4- St. Michael's Church - the church was built between 1752 and 1761 and depicts ecclesiastical law These amazing historic structures are located on the southwest corner intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets in downtown Charleston. For our Monday visit the streets were pretty empty due to Covid and I was able to get some nice shots of the buildings. Interesting trivia: The Four Corners of Law was coined in the 1930s by Robert Ripley, creator of Ripley's Believe it or Not! and it has been called that ever since. Review #1847

Another of the many historic homes in Charleston, owned by a wealthy "planter" (ie slaveowner)…read more Appropriate respect is paid to those who really ran the home, and the trials and tribulations they went thru. Best party is this house was the included guides tour. Our docent was so knowledgeable, and weaved interesting takes about life during that period, both for the slaveowners and the enslaved. Highly recommend!

A beautiful circa 1803 Charleston historic home. I've been here one other time around 2012, and…read morethis time around was better. The original staircase, molding and mantels are stunning. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice.

This obelisk/sundial can be found in the southwest corner of White Point Garden. It commemorates…read moreone of the worst naval disasters in US history -- the collision of the USS Hobson (a destroyer) with the much larger USS Wasp (an aircraft carrier) The Hobson was essentially cut in two -- killing 176 sailors. The Charleston connection is that the Hobson was built in the North Charleston Naval Yard and had also been based in Charleston. The stones around the monument were brought in from the 38 home states of the men who died. The stones in the surrounding platform came from the thirty-eight home states of those lost

I ended up at the Battery and the USS Hobson memorial on a serendipitous walk from the Charleston…read moreWaterfront Park. I was walking around the residential areas of downtown Charleston, South Carolina playing the mobile game, Pokémon Go. I ended up here randomly and noticed a nice park here and ventured to find a spot to sit down to rest. I ended up sitting at the bench directly in front of the USS Hobson memorial. While resting and admiring the beautiful views, I read the inscription on the memorial itself and it gave me pause. It was dedicated to the men who lost their lives on the USS Hobson on a training maneuver. The other part of the memorial is where the 30 something states that these men who called home. All tributes and memorials dedicated to the men and women in uniform who have served help inspire and retain a strong and poignant reminder that freedom isn't free. We are reminded here in Charleston, SC and everywhere where these monuments are built in tribute of these heroes. I arrived here around 5pm spent about 45 minutes or so resting and reflecting at the USS Hobson memorial. It was tragic at how the ship sank but we remember these men in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the continued freedom we all have in the current day. The overall experience here at the USS Hobson memorial was incredible and inspiring. I know that we are inspired by their dedication, resilience, and commitment to public service. The pursuit of freedom for all Americans is what drives our society. I read the description on the memorial itself, which featured the names of the soldiers whom died in the tragedy. I also read all the state names that was at the foot of the memorial. I wasn't sure if Hawaii was there, as I believe it was a territory of the United States, at the time of the incident. The USS Hobson memorial overlooks the bay, as a reminder to everyone who comes to the Battery. We strive to be better people through challenges and opportunities. This is what I gained from visiting this memorial here in Charleston. We often pass by these memorials in our daily lives, but we shouldn't. It helps us as a community and society to remember these events and the persons involved, so we can build a better future. And as such, if you happen to be in the Charleston SC area and want to come by to see the USS Hobson memorial, it's there for public viewing. The USS Hobson memorial is located on the Cooper River front at White Point Garden in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. It's a memorial to fallen soldiers in a public space, so it's free access. It shares the space with other war monuments. For the most part though, it was a somber but uplifting experience for me. A time to reflect and a time to remember what you are grateful for in this lifetime. As far as parking goes, your best bet would be to take street parking along the River front and other available street parking nearby. If you love riding the CARTA or DASH, consider the right routes for you to get you to this space. Of course, there are Uber and Lyft to meet your needs as well. If you're in the area, consider making a stop here to enjoy the River Front views and reflect on the lives lost from the USS Hobson. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

If you've been to Sullivan's Island, you've likely traveled over the Ben Sawyer Bridge. It is a…read moredrawbridge, and it even has a pedestrian lane so you can walk, run, or bike to the beach. If you've seen the iconic photo of the tilted, off-center bridge after Hurricane Hugo, this is that bridge, and that photo is a reminder of just how powerful hurricanes are. I really love the pedestrian lane, and it's quite a scenic run route that I recommend for anyone visiting Mount Pleasant, Charleston, or Sullivan's Island- or any locals just looking to be healthier. It's a two lane bridge, so during the summer months, biking or running might even be faster.

One of South Carolina's drawbridges, this one is a swing bridge. There aren't too many of these,…read morebut I managed to see the Little River Swing Bridge near Myrtle Beach a few days ago. Where "leaf" or "bascule" bridges have a movable span that lifts, a swing bridge turns on an axis to clear the channel and allow boats to pass. It carries South Carolina 703 across the Sullivan's Island Narrows between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island. Named after the Chief Highway Commissioner of the South Carolina Highway Department who served from 1926 to 1940, the bridge was originally constructed in 1945 and updated in 2010. The bridge is a single lane of traffic in each direction with a single pedestrian lane on the western side. There is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 19449 overall - 1023 in South Carolina - 419 of 2023.]

Ms. Donna was really great- amazing-this way back almost an year ago - i forgot to write…read more Now i took pictures for the June 11 2022 Celebrations..then i realize and i should write her name... Have few pictures of 50th year celebrations- nice one from City Hall Good people Nice place

This is the hub of shopping and retail in the tricounty area. Tons of parks like Wanamaker and the…read morePark circle area are surrounded by natural beauty and many cultural and ethnic restaurants.

The Wappoo Creek Bridge is a drawbridge that connects James Island and West Ashley…read more The bridge has a sidewalk, so you can run, walk, or bike over it, unlike the James Island Connector. However, there's no barrier between you and the vehicle traffic. I have run over this bridge several times in the early morning hours and did not feel unsafe, but you must be aware of the cars and trucks around you. When the Wappoo Creek Bridge is open for boats to cross, traffic often backs up on Folly Road, so build extra time into your commute.

Incredible history, gorgeous synagogue, wonderful tour led by Jeff. Museum with several artifacts…read moreand photos, Wonderful Judaica sold in their Chosen Treasures Gift Shop by warm and friendly members. Sanctuary just stunning, as well as the Greek Revival architecture. Book online, tours M, T, Th, Fri.

From the moment we met Ronnie, founder and licensed Charleston tour guide, we knew we were in for…read moresomething exceptional. His passion for Charleston's Jewish history and broader narrative of the city is truly remarkable. Personalized, immersive, and deeply thoughtful, that's how I'd describe the entire experience. Ronnie offered a private, customized tour that wove together vibrant storytelling with Charleston's layered past. He brought to life stories of privateers, Revolutionary patriots, merchants, community builders, and even the challenging and complex roles of Jewish individuals in the slave economy and Civil War. His approach was respectful, honest, and profoundly insightful. We loved the thoughtful touches: complimentary snacks and water, seamless door-to-door service in a premium SUV, and all entry fees included -- making every part of the tour feel effortless and enjoyable. Ronnie's storytelling went beyond guidebook facts. His knowledge, warmth, and ability to layer various perspectives made the history feel lived-in and deeply human. Plus, knowing that part of the tour proceeds support Jewish preservation efforts in the city--through partnerships with the Charleston Jewish Federation--just added to the meaningfulness of the experience. Whether you're a lifelong Charleston lover or new to its rich tapestry, Charleston Jewish Tours is a must-do. And bringing along Ronnie as your guide ensures you'll come away informed, inspired, and connected to the soul of this city.