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Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach, S.C.

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1100 West Ashley Avenue,
Folly Beach,
SC – 29439
843-588-2426bit.ly/o4Mklt

Hours”

– January-February: 10:00am-5:00pm
– March-April: 10:00am-6:00pm
– May-Labor Day, 9:00am-7:00pm
– September-October: 10:00am-6:00pm
– November-December: 10:00am-5:00pm

‘On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beachgoers will find Folly Beach County Park.

Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beautiful beachfront designated swimming area.

Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible at the west end of the park.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10am and 6pm from May 1 through September 30.

At all other times, the dog must be on a leash.’

Features:

Year-Round

– Dressing areas

– Restrooms (handicap-accessible)

– Picnic area and grills

– Shelter rentals for group functions

– Boardwalks

Seasonal [View Schedule]

– Lifeguards

– Outdoor showers

– Snack bar

– Retail area

– Beach chair & umbrella rentals

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The Confederate Museum – Charleston, S.C.

Confederate Museum, Charleston, S.C.
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188 Meeting Street
Charleston,
SC – 29401
843-723-1541
 
The Confederate Museum is located above the open-air market a National Historic Landmark

Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 11AM – 3:30PM,  Closed on Sundays and Mondays/ Call to verify hours and days. 

Admission: Adults & Teens $5.00—-6 – 12 years old $3.00, Under 6 Free

Built in 1841.

Contains the Daughters of the Confederacy Museum.

During the Civil War the hall was a recruiting station.

Features Greek Revival-style architecture.

The museum has a library, exhibits and artifacts of the confederacy.

Donations Always Welcomed ~
Mail to: Confederate Museum
P.O. Box 20997
Charleston, SC 29413

Find out more…http://www.csa-scla.org/articles/ConfederateMuseum.htm

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Cooper River Boat Marina – Charleston, S.C.

Like Deep Sea Fishing?   Boating?  Cooper River Marina is the place to get started!

Cooper River Marina - Charleston, S.C.

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LAT 32-49.928 N-079-56.053W

‘Conveniently located two miles north of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge and 15 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, the Cooper River Marina is a great facility for recreational and transient boaters.’

Features

– Deep water slips: long-term up to 42-feet, loa; transients up to 125-ft.

– No draft or height restrictions

– Easy harbor access

– 30 amp/120V service

– Floating concrete docks

– Shore side and slip side pump-out service

– Phone line connection for your ISP

– Clean, climate-controlled captains lounge, laundry facilities, showers, and restrooms

– Ships store/convenience store

– Experienced staff

– Fax and email service, Wifi

– Competitive rates

– Ample free parking

– Docking assistance

– Up-to-the-minute local and national weather information

– Gated security

– VHF Channel 16 monitoring

1010 Juneau Avenue,
Charleston,
SC – 29405
843-554-0790bit.ly/nJm9mk
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Coastal Carolina Fair – Ladson, S.C.

Coastal Carolina Fair

Late October –  early November each year

Founded in 1957.  “The Coastal Carolina Fair is in its 55th year (2012), and is bigger and better than ever! The fair runs from Thursday, October 27th until Saturday, November 5th at the Exchange Park in Ladson, SC!”

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Website – http://www.coastalcarolinafair.org
 
55th Annual Coastal Carolina Fair
Hosted by the Exchange Club of Charleston
Ladson, SC 29456
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The Edmondston-Alston House

The Edmondston Alston House

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21 East Battery,
Charleston,
SC – 29401

843-722-7171

‘The Edmondston-Alston House is one of the few historic homes open to the public.

The house has a beautiful view of the harbor and of Fort Sumter.

Built in 1825 the house was commandeered by the Union Army during the Civil War.

After the war, the family appealed to President Andrew to get theri home back and he granted them a pardon for their role in the war.

The document is displayed in the front room.’

Adapted from article about Charleston by Judith Evans.

‘Of Charlestons many fine house museums, only the Edmondston-Alston House (constructed in 1825 and enhanced in 1838) commands a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor. From its piazza, General P. T. Beauregard watched the fierce bombardment of Ft. Sumter on April 12, 1861, signaling the start of the Civil War. And on December 11 of the same year, the house gave refuge to General Robert E. Lee the night a wide-spreading fire threatened his safety in a Charleston hotel.’

Learn about the Tours and Collections –http://www.edmondstonalston.com/

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Spoleto Festival USA – Charleston, S.C. May 24-June 9, 2013

Spoleto Festival U.S.A.

Tickets typically go on sale in January.

www.spoletousa.org

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‘For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolinas historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music.

Now approaching its 35th season, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as Americas premier performing arts festival.’

History of Spoleto Festival USA –

‘Spoleto Festival USA was founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti, Christopher Keene and others, who sought to create an American counterpart to their annual Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy…(Charleston) The historic city provided a perfect fit: intimate enough that the festival would captivate the entire city; yet cosmopolitan enough to provide an enthusiastic audience and robust infrastructure.”

“…Spoleto Festival USA has firmly established itself as one of the worlds leading festivals, presenting more than 200 world or American premieres. ”

Mission –

‘The Festival mission is to present programs of the highest artistic caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, a commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unusual performance opportunities for established artists…”

843-579-3100

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Charleston Wine and Food Festival

Charleston Wine and Food Festival

“The annual BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival®, February 28 – March 3, 2013, is a celebration of excellence in food, wine and Charleston’s renowned culture for the benefit of local culinary scholarships.”

“2013 Festival Tickets on Sale Thursday, August 30, 2012!”
 
Tickets – http://charlestonwineandfood.com/events-tickets/
 
charlestonwineandfood.com
 
P.O. Box 22823
Charleston, SC – 29413
843-727-9998
Email the FestivalFax – 843-727-9996