Historic Charleston!!
Charleston began in the mid-late 1600's as a seaport and quickly became one of the largest cities in the colonies. Unfortunately, Charleston suffered two devastating fires in the 1800's which wiped out much of the town. Some of the homes and structures though did survive.
The above homes were built in the 1720's 
These homes are made of brick to avoid destruction. Notice the wood gate on the red home, this was a gateway for the carrige to pass through. 
The wealthy built their homes "sideways" away from the streets. Their porches and gardens are on the side of the house and tucked away from prying eyes and neighbors. 
Mr. Rutledge was not only a Signer of the Declaration, but also the Governor of South Carolina at one point and this was his Charleston home. 
Dr. Lining's house from the mid 1700's. Horse drawn carriage to the right. 
Another sidegarden house 
The original streets were made of cobblestones brought from England and Scotland. The colonial merchants ships loaded their hulls with these stones for ballast. When the ships arrived in Savannah and Charleston the stones were dumped on the shoreline. Colonists used the stones for streets and house foundations. 
The Magnolia House 
Thomas Heyward's house. Also a Signer of the Declaration and one of the wealthiest men in South Carolina. He had nearly 2,000 slaves and multiple plantations. 
The Powder Magazine where colonists kept their weapons, cannons and powder 
The French Quarter. French Hugenots migrate to Charleston seeking religious refuge as the French Revolution begins. 
Daughters of the Confederacy museum 
Provost Dungeon - where many patriots were imprisoned during the American Revolution 
The South Carolina Society 
Slave Mart or Market, which is now a museum 
An original Fire Bell Tower...my picture doesn't show too clearly the bell at the top 
Calhoun monument 
Washington monument 
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