Category Archives: History

What was the first Canal built in the United States?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

The first canal ever built in the USA was the Santee Cooper Canal. The Cooper river only used to begin around the Monks Corner area of SC. The Santee River flowed all the way down from the Appalachian Mountains and … Continue reading →

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How Hilton Head got its name?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

How a tiny island helped build a colony? When the king claimed Carolina for England, it was great news for the British colony on the island of Barbados. Barbados had been settled by the British in 1629 and become extremely … Continue reading →

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Sail Away with Captains Source

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Holly

Over the past few months, many Charleston residents and visitors to the Historic City have enjoyed the Charleston Harbor aboard a beautiful 43′ Beneteau sailboat.  With weather such as this, who wouldn’t enjoy a relaxing sail on the water?  On … Continue reading →

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Boat Charters Charleston SC

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

Boat Charters Charleston SC from Captain Source

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Charleston Harbor Stories

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

Shipping was always an important part of the Charleston economy. Through out its early history, the Charleston harbour was often filled with tall ships, and sailing vessels from around the world unloading and reloading cargo on one of the many … Continue reading →

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How did the Palmetto Tree become the South Carolina state tree and get added to the flag?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

What was the first decisive battle won by the colonist during the American Revolution? Sullivan’s Island was named after a Governor of SC colony named O’Sullivan.  It was known as the Ellis island of slavery. Most of the slaves that … Continue reading →

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How did the Carolinas get their name?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

A tale of two rivers and how they got their name? The two rivers that form the Atlantic If you ask some old school Charlestonian’s you may hear of how the two rivers on either sided of the cities Peninsula … Continue reading →

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