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The goal of Charleston And Lowcountry .com is three-fold: 1) Accentuate the many positive aspects of the Charleston and SC Lowcountry area; 2) Provide an accurate and viable source of historic discovery and information about the area; 3) Interaction – opinions and questions are welcomed and encouraged. Utilize the comments sections below each article to either initiate a discussion or join one already in progress.

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Magnolia Plantation And Gardens

This spectacular and historic plantation with its beautiful gardens is still owned and meticulously preserved by the family that started it over 300 years ago, which is something that sets it apart from other historic plantations of the SC Lowcountry. Overrun and ravaged by enemy troops during both the Revoluntionary and Civil wars, Magnolia Gardens has not only survived but continues to...
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Bulls Island and Bone Yard Beach
A Low Country Must!
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Once the Ferry arrived at the dock, our immediate goal was to mount our bikes and begin movement toward our primary destination – Bone Yard Beach. We studied our map and concluded that the fastest route there would be by way of the trails; which would...Continue Reading →
Pickett Park and Pitt Street Bridge
A Hidden Historic Gem
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When I have the opportunity to write about, and feature places that, relatively speaking, very few know about; I am genuinely thrilled. Picket park is just such a place.

The history of Pickett Park and Pitt Street Bridge alone is worthy of...Continue Reading →

The SC Lowcountry, Pee Dee, Midlands, and Piedmont
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What is the Lowcountry? Is Charleston a part of the Lowcountry, or is the Lowcountry a part of Charleston? I hear questions like these frequently, especially from folks that aren't from South Carolina. Hopefully this... Continue Reading →



Sullivans Island – A Mysteriously Intriguing Historic Island
Sullivans Island Lighthouse
Home of the Edgar Allen Poe Library, Fort Moultrie and the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, at first glance Sullivans Island appears to be a typical small charming coastal township. But when you look a little deeper, you begin to see things on this Island that are far from typical. What many don't know, is that up until...Continue Reading →
Botany Bay Bone Yard Beach and Plantation
Historic SC Lowcountry
Sullivans Island Lighthouse
Bone yard beach at Botany Bay - A literal bone yard on the beach? Not exactly. Over the years, the tides have changed and eroded areas where thriving forests once stood. Many of the trees are now fallen over with their massive root systems exposed to the elements. The constant ebb and flow of the sandy...Continue Reading →
Morris Island Lighthouse Lighting
And COA Eco Tour
Morris Island Lighthouse Lit
Saturday night October 1, 2016, at 7:30pm, the Morris Island Lighthouse once again pierced the darkness and illuminated the north end of folly beach and surrounding areas. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1962 and has remained dark since. This ceremonial lighting was the first time the Morris Island ...Continue Reading →