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The Whispers of Charleston
Come walk the streets with me, as we make stops throughout the city. As we stop I'll point out everything, tell you every story, every haunting, and give you the history behind what we are looking at and where we are. So come stroll with me as we flip over every stone, but remember not every stone may want to be uncovered and have its hauntings exposed!
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- The Whispers of Charleston
28 Broad Street The James Gregorie House, 29 Broad Street and 30 Broad Street
28 Broad Street James Gregorie House Constructed 1791; various 19th and 20" centur) renovations Built in 1791 by merchant William Shirtcliff, this building…
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112 and 118 Beaufain Street
112 Beaufain Street Whiteford Smith House Constructed 1837-40 A modified double house in the Greek Revival style, this two-story frame structure on a raised…
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The Battery and the Haunted Heart of Charleston
Stand at the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula at dusk, where the seawall curves to meet the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and the city behind you seems to…
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Personal encounter of a Boo Hag
As Spooky season is upon us i will be talking about spooky stories. The last episode i talked about the origins of Boo Hags, Haints, and Plad eyes. this…
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Haints, Plat Eyes and Boo Hags
Happy Spooky season. It's September 1st. I'm not gonna sing the song. But today were gonna talk about Haints, Plat Eyes, and Boo Hags and the significants of…
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21 to 26 Broad Street
21 Broad Street Constructed c. 1800 Merchant David Alexander built this three-story brick building. A photograph from 1883 shows its facade faced with brick…
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The Battlefield of Camden and Cowspen
Before dawn on August 16, 1780, a Continental soldier named Eli Jacobs was standing in the American line north of Camden, South Carolina, when he heard…
The Whispers of Charleston19 Broad Street The Old News and Courier Building
Merchant Andrew Kerr built this structure in 1794. The Bank of the State of South Carolina operated here from 1817 to 1838: the South Western Railroad Bank…
The Whispers of Charleston18 Broad Street Peoples Building
The People's Building was Charleston's first "skyscraper,' erected in 1910-1 1 at a cost of $300,000. It was designed by Swedish architect Victor Frohling of…
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17 Broad Street The South Carolina Load and Trust Co. Building
Constructed. c. 1850: facade and interior remodeled. c 1870-71 Thomas Abrahams and John Seyle, architects, George W. Egan, contractor Attorney Claudian B…
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16 Broad Street The Second Bank of the United States Building
Constructed 1817 This two-story, stuccoed brick structure was constructed as the Charleston branch of the Second Bank of the United States. whose charter was…
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14 and 15 Broad Street The Smith Building
Were off to 14 and 15 Broad Street today. 14 Broad Street was believed to be built in 1799 but a new facade was added to this building in the mid 19 century…
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12 Broad Street James Wright Building and 13 Broad Street The Conner Building
Today we stop at the James Wright Building and the Conner Building. the James Wright Building was built in 1783 by Merchant James Write and later housed the…
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Carolina Indigo
From around 1740 until 1760. rice production and exports stagnated because the War of Jenkins' Ear (1739-1748) and the War of Austrian Succession (1745-1748)…
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Lowcountry Cuisine
Today were gonna talk about some of the famous dishes served here in Charleston. Were gonna talk about everything from Shrimp and Grits to Okra Soup, and…
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Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana
Bourbon Street (French: Rue Bourbon, Spanish: Calle de Borbón) is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending twelve blocks…
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7-11 Broad Street
Today were gonna stop at 7-11 Broad street and talk about the Martin Building, the Shingler Building, the S.G Courtenay & Co Bookstore building
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3 Broad Street Walker, Evans, and Cogswell Building
Walker, Evans & Cogswell Building Constructed 1853-54: rehabilitation 1983-84 Edward C. Jones and Francis Lee. architects James P. and R. Earl. contractors…
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Broad Street
Designers of Charles Town's Grand Model in 1680 followed a tradition in city planning that owes its origin to Roman custom and Renaissance vision: a common…
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30 1/2 Blake Street the Philip Simmons House and Workshop
BLAKE STREET Blake Street received its name from an early 18th century land grant to Joseph Blake consisting of about 200 acres in this area. Its most famous…
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New episode tomorrow
Hey guys sorry for not having a new episode drop the last few days. work has been a little crazy. I had a 13 hour drive home yesterday from New Orleans. But I…
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Beignets
A traditional way beignets are prepared is using choux pastry dough. Otherwise known as the French-style beignet, this type of dough is typically made using…
The Whispers of CharlestonHistory of The Old Charleston Jail
Completed in 1802, Charleston's Old County Jail is a combination of three buildings: the main cell block, a large, rectangular building; the jailer's quarters…
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Bee Street
One of the original streets of Cannonborough or Cannon's Lands. Bee Street was laid out by 1789. It was presumably named for Thomas Bee. an attorney, judge…
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Bedons Alley
Bedon's Alley existed by 1704 when it appeared. unnamed. on the Crisp Map. The "Ichnography of 1739" identifies it as Middle Lane. Deeds as early as 1733…
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Poogans Porch
If your adventures ever lead you to the historic part of Charleston,, be sure to make your way to 72 Queen Street. Here, you will find a restaurant known as…
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108 Beaufain Street and 110 Beaufain Street
John Steinmeyer, a prosperous sawmill owner. built what was originally two-story wooder Charleston single house here. The house was purchased in 1842 by Gov…
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Work Trip/ New Orleans adventures
Hey guys I'm out in New Orleans for a work trip I'm gonna try my best to get out and about and venture around while I'm off from work. If there is anywhere…
The Whispers of Charleston89 Beaufain Street William G. Steele House
William G. Steele purchased a large lot from Dr Samuel Wilson and his sons in September 18 15. Dr. Wilson had acquired the land by marriage into the Mazyck…
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72, 74, 76 Beaufain Street
Six historic structures were moved to make way for a new city parking garage at St. Philip and George streets in 1975 by the Preservation Society of…
The Whispers of CharlestonBoone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation is a historic district located in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States and listed on the National Register of…
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71 Beaufain Street Site of Calvary Episcopal Church
Calvary Episcopal Church was built on this site by the Episcopal Diocese to provide a church for black communicants. Before the church was finished, however a…
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59 to 68 Beaufain Street Francis Quinlan McHugh homes
This notable antebellum house, two and a half stories of stuccoed brick on a raised basement. was built by attorney Francis Quinlan McHugh. Interesting details…
The Whispers of Charleston20 and 22 Beaufain Street The Memminger School and the Memminger Auditorium
This site was part of the Glebe Lands, 17 acres given to the minister of the Church of England in Charles Town and his successors in office "forever by Affra…
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Beaufain Street
Beaufain Street was platted as part of Harleston Village in 1170. it followed the north line of the original Grand Model of Charles Town and of the Mazyck…
The Whispers of CharlestonCarolina Rice
Questions concerning early rice cultivation in South Carolina, including its introduction. country of origin, and who should be credited with its introduction…
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Washington/ Wraggborough/ Wragg Lands/ Wragg Pasture
Washington, the Village of Washington was laid out from King Street westward, North of Line Street and South of the Washington Race Course ( now Hampton Park)…
The Whispers of CharlestonRhettsbury
William Rhett, scourge of the pirates, acquired The Point Plantation in 1712 and renamed it Rhettsbury. The plantation was divided into streets and lots in…
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New Market and Radcliffeboro
Now part of Ansonborough, the Village of Middlesex ( also known as Gadsdens Green and Federal Green) was laid out by Christopher Gadsden, the Charlestown…
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Middlesex
Now part of Ansonborough, the Village of Middlesex ( also known as Gadsdens Green and Federal Green) was laid out by Christopher Gadsden, the Charlestown…
The Whispers of Charleston69 Barre Street Gov. Thomas Bennett House
Barre (pronounced Barry) Street was surveyed in 1 770 as the westernmost street of Harleston Village, running south to north from a creek just below Beaufain…
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2/ 5/ 16 Atlantic Street
Today were gonna stop at 3 homes on Atlantic Street 2 Atlantic Street May and Leila Waring House the two sisters bought the house in 1923. May was a writer and…
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Atlantic Street and 1 & 3 Atlantic Street
Sometime before 1739 Lynchs Lane was laid out from Meeting Street to the Cooper River with a width of 12 feet. by the 1800 the Street from Church Street to…
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218 and 219 Ashley Ave
218 Ashley Ave the Church of the Holy Communion. This congregation was organized in 1848 in the home of the Rev. Nathaniel Bowen. The commandant of the nearby…
The Whispers of Charleston192 and 216 Ashley Avenue
192 Ashley Ave was built by The Wickenberg Family in 1859 and the home was in the Italianate style with elaborate window cornices and door hood. 216 Ashley Ave…
The Whispers of Charleston176 Ashley Ave Wickliffe (John Hume Lucas) House
This outstanding Greek Revival mansion was built by John Hume Lucas who was a wealthy planter. The house was donated by Margaret Wickliffe of West Union South…
The Whispers of Charleston5 Alexander Street
Come walk Alexander street with me. As i stop at different houses i will be talking about these homes and what makes them special. On this episode we will stop…
The Whispers of CharlestonDrayton Hall
Drayton hall is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian Palladian architecture in the United States. Its grounds represent one of the most…
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167 Ashley Ave U.S Arsenal and Porter Military Academy Complex
Today were gonna talk about the U.S Arsenal and Porter Military Academy Complex and how it affected the community and what it did to help serve the community…
The Whispers of Charleston107 and 113 Ashley Avenue
107 Ashley Ave was built by Thomas Corbett who was planter on land which his wife Elizabeth Harleston inherited from her John Harleston. Francis J Pelzer was…
The Whispers of Charleston96 Ashley Avenue
Theodore Gaillard House Jr was a factory and planter who bought the site in 1803 and competed the house by 1816. Dr Willis Wilkinson bought the house in 1825…
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91 and 95 Ashley Avenue
91 Ashley Avenue Frances Carrere Robertson House built this two and a half story home in the Queen Ann Style. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson lived in this home until…
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76 and 90 Ashley Avenue
76 Ashley Avenue was the John Hume Simons House, he acquired this property threw marriage to his cousin Mary Hume Lucas and they had 8 children, and lived very…
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Greeks in Charleston
Were off to the Greeks. So cool fun fact, Charlestons first Greek immigrant was Maria Gracia Turnbull, who may have been the first Greek woman in North…
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German Immigrants in Charleston
Today well be talking about the Germans that immagrated to Charleston. Early Settlers from Germany areas came from Switzerland, Austria, Bohemia and other…
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Scots in Charleston
The first Scots in Charleston arrived in the late 17th century. in 1685 they united with Huguenots from France, Congregationalists from England and New…
The Whispers of CharlestonThe Roman Chatholicism in Charleston
Though no record exists, legend has it that Spanish priests celebrated Mass in the area as early as 1526, long before Charles Townes English settlers arrived…
The Whispers of CharlestonThe Irish in Charleston
The English expedition that established the first Carolina settlement stopped at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, to recruit Irish servants, but did not meet…
The Whispers of CharlestonThe Charlestons Jewish Community
Charleston is home to one of the oldest Jewish settlements in the United States. Jews began arriving her as early as 1694 and by 1800 Charleston boasted the…
The Whispers of CharlestonThe French Huguenots
Today were talking about the French Protestants known as the French Huguenots who fled religious persecution under Louis XIV had a significant impact on the…