Enslaved man Nicholas Kelly led the uprising, the first of its magnitude in the South
She also made history as the first Black woman to serve in the South Carolina General Assembly
Countess Alicia Spaulding Paolozzi helped to found the Spoleto Festival and gave generously to other organizations
The band spawned several distinguish jazz musicians, including William “Cat” Anderson
Though Noisette died in April 1835, the roses named for him commemorate the role he and gardener John Champneys played...
British naval captain George Anson purchased about 63 acres north of the city limits on March 23, 1727
Hear historian Harlan Greene share “The Greatest Love Stories Never Told,” about forgotten LGBTQ couples on February 8
The First Provincial South Carolina Congress’ call to arms
Hint: It probably doesn’t have much to do with our skyline
Enston’s spirit of healthy living continues in The Green Heart Project’s urban farm
Learn about the long-running “Woods and Water” columnist
Learn about KKBE’s lasting contributions to the Holy City
The settlement known as Charles Town became a legal entity on August 13, 1783
Find out where you can see the statue of William Pitt today
His discoveries led to new cardiovascular treaments and to the development of Viagra
The “Master Skylark” writer was born in in May 1865
The first group of Huguenots arrived on the ship Richmond in April 1680
After she moved, the mansion become a guesthouse that hosted the elite and she remained the talk of the town
The bridge was replaced by the Ravenel Bridge in 2005
Bachman arrived in Charleston in January 1815 and befriendsed naturalist John James Audubon
Bonnet was hanged to death near White Point Garden in December 1718
It was dedicated in November 1850
Simpson was born in Charleston on September 20, 1968
Learn about how growing up in Charleston shaped her views
She was born on July 4, 1866
Find out which local buildings he helped design
The International African American Museum opens near the site later this year
Find out how Murray, who was orphaned as a child, earned his wealth and why he shared it with the city
The sea captain designed a system of flags to enable ships to communicate
