Homes on The Battery

An aerial view of Charleston with the High Battery and Low Battery

The Battery, a seawall and promenade, defines Charleston’s southern boundary. It has a long history of construction, destruction, and expansion since the 1720s. The Battery consists of two sections: the High Battery and the Low Battery, each with different heights and eras. It is home to many historic and grand homes, as well as the public park White Point Garden.

The Lasting Impact of Astronaut Ron McNair

A photo of astronaut Dr. Ron McNair standing next to a model of the Space Shuttle with an American flag behind him

From the Ronald E. McNair Science and Technology Center in Charleston to the Ronald E. McNair Aerospace Charter School in North Charleston, his impact on educational programs is profound. McNair’s story is a testament to overcoming adversity and inspiring the next generation to reach for the stars in pursuit of knowledge and discovery.

After Hugo: A Stronger Charleston

Satellite image of Hurricane Hugo making landfall at Charleston in September 1989

Charleston became stronger after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 by improving its building codes, ecosystems, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and economic diversity. Measures were taken to reduce the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of the Lowcountry to future storms.

French Cuisine of the Lowcountry

Christophe Chocolatier in Charleston

Our current experience of Lowcountry French presents somewhere on the spectrum of French rustic/Gullah traditional Parisian patisserie/East Bay café.

The Charleston Single House

A Charleston Single House on Meeting Street

The design, function, and history of the Charleston Single House – including a guide to its modern forms and how to purchase a home for sale.