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In a city with as much history as Charleston, SC you are bound to have a few lingering residents from a past era. The Dock Street Theatre is no exception. It is a great place to pop in for a show and possibly experience a ghostly visit from one of the residents of earlier times gone by that some believe still roam the Holy City today. This incredible building was erected in 1809 and was originally used as a hotel, the Planter’s Inn.  The hotel received its name from the

It’s that time of the year again! What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than getting spooked by ghost stories in the oldest, and most haunted cities in the US?  With Charleston’s rich history comes unrested spirits that haunt many of the city’s oldest and most iconic homes and buildings. When people hear the word “ghost,” they often think of evil spirits that haunt the living. Although Charleston may possess a few evil spirits, there are more often cordial and even happy ghosts that make themselves known. The

November marks that time of the year where New Englanders flock south to escape the impending frigid northern winters. Some fly, others drive and then there are those yachtsmen who brave the high seas and intercostal waterways to obtain winter warmth. My solo migration sailing south for the winter began aboard Riverwind on November 1st with a thin sheet of ice covering the decks. Departing from Rowayton, CT at sunrise with the hell bent goal of reaching Cape May, NJ by sunset. Once I hit the Atlantic, it was fairly smooth sailing

Each year the Preservation Society of Charleston holds their annual Fall Tour of Homes, History and Architecture. From Oct 3rd until Nov 2nd, friends of the Preservation Society of Charleston open their doors for a limited time and invite guests to experience the historic interiors of their homes. Tour a few of Charleston’s most historic and magnificent residences and live Charleston’s rich history, charm, and southern hospitality first hand. The significant beauty of these homes truly comes alive as you experience the rich antebellum interiors as the original inhabitants had. As many