Tag: South Carolina
What’s Classic and What’s Coming in Charleston: Architecture
John Hildreth is the director of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Southern Office.
“King Street itself is this great slice of the city. The nineteenth-century Miles Brewton House on 27 King Street is spectacular,...
What’s Classic and What’s Coming in Charleston: Arts and antiques
George Read is co-founder of Read & Mullin LLC, an appraiser of fine arts, antiques, coins, maps, and more. He has published more than seventy-five articles on the arts and antiques market.
"The very best...
What’s Classic and What’s Coming in Charleston: Music
Quentin Baxter is a native Charlestonian, world-class drummer, and musical director of the Charleston Jazz Initiative.
“There are a lot of restaurants where the music is part of the experience—this has been a big part...
College Towns of the South: Clemson, South Carolina
Nestled in the backwoods of Upstate South Carolina, Clemson is home to a vibrant college community and storied football program; it’s also an outstanding example of a small town done right.
College Towns of the South: Columbia, South Carolina
The state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, Columbia encapsulates classic Southern charm and the vigor of USC students. And the city’s evolving landscape still manages to cling to its historical roots.
Spoleto in Charleston
An internationally renowned seventeen-day performing arts festival featuring opera; theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music in historic theaters, churches, and outdoor venues.
Spotlight: The Rhett House Inn
With a name like The Rhett House Inn, it’s no wonder many guests think this bed and breakfast in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District of Beaufort, South Carolina, was named after Rhett Butler, the dashing anti-hero of Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone With the Wind.
Road Trip: Traveling U.S. 178
Can’t decide if you’re in the mood for a quiet country escape, an exciting city adventure, or a majestic mountain getaway for your next vacation? Fortunately, thanks to a nearly fifty-mile stretch along South Carolina’s U.S. Highway 178, you don’t have to choose.
Greenville, SC
While driving through downtown Greenville, South Carolina, after a recent visit to my parents’ house nearby, my husband—who has called New York and L.A. home —turned...
Newt leaves South Carolina for younger, hotter state
As anyone who is acquainted with Newt Gingrich's personal life knows, loving him can be dangerous.