In the spring, you can easily wear dresses, light pants or shorts. There’s very little rain, so you won’t need to fill your suitcase with rain gear, either. What clothes to pack for Charleston in March? Packing a lightweight trench coat along with linen pants is the perfect combination for cooler nights. And a shirt […]

It determined the 10 most “Bible-minded” cities were Knoxville, Tennessee; Shreveport, Louisiana; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi; Springfield, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina; Lynchburg, Virginia; Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama; and Charleston, West Virginia. What is considered the Bible Belt in the United States? The Bible Belt is thought to include almost all of the Southeastern US, and […]

First came straight Charleston which was danced to the very specific Charleston music of the 1920s. Afterward, Lindy Hop (which also integrates the earlier Charleston steps) is best danced to the swinging jazz of the late 1920s through to the mid-1940s. What are the two main styles of Lindy Hop? Dance Move Characteristics There are […]

For a long time, Charleston’s had a reputation as a specimen of the antebellum South trapped in amber, but in recent years it has transformed into one of the top travel destinations in the world, drawing in visitors with its horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, award-winning restaurants, beautiful sandy beaches What is so special about Charleston […]

So on January 1, 2019, published works entered the public domain in the United States for the first time in twenty years. One famous musical work new to the public domain is “The Charleston.” Above: The original sheet music for “The Charleston.” Who wrote the song the Charleston? The Charleston Is 1920’s music public domain? […]

The Charleston became extremely popular in the 1920s, especially with flappers, and is still danced today as part of swing dancing. What type of dance is the Charleston? Charleston, social jazz dance highly popular in the 1920s and frequently revived. Characterized by its toes-in, heels-out twisting steps, it was performed as a solo, with a […]

High quality eats in the Lowcountry. Technically, Charleston is classified as a small city, but it’s a mighty force on the nation’s food scene. For years now it’s been known for its dynamic mix of offerings, but the idea of thinking of this as a city of old school Southern favorites is firmly over. What […]

More videos on YouTube See a Concert. Take a Tour! Patriot Point 4th of July Bash. Take a Harbor Tour. Stars and Guitars Concert. Watch a Game. Tourist Discount Pass. Take a Water Taxi (see Fireworks) Is July a good time to visit Charleston SC? The best time to visit Charleston is from March to […]

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the metropolitan statistical area had a total population of 799,636 people. North Charleston is the second-largest city in the metro area and ranks as the third-largest city in the state; Mount Pleasant and Summerville are the next-largest cities. Is Charleston SC a big city? The largest city in South […]

January. Average Temperature in Charleston The cool season lasts for 3.0 months, from December 2 to March 2, with an average daily high temperature below 65°F. The coldest month of the year in Charleston is January, with an average low of 43°F and high of 59°F. What are the coldest months in Charleston South Carolina? […]

What type of music is the Charleston danced to? 1 Dude Ranch Blues Black Swan Classic Jazz Band 3:53 2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Charleston Chasers 3:04 3 Ain’t She Sweet? The Charleston All Stars 2:13 4 Alright, Okay, You Win Count Basie, Joe Williams 3:02 5 At a Georgia Camp Meeting Hot & Blue Jazzband […]

One of America’s most visually spectacular avenues, King Street runs from Charleston Harbor to uptown, with three sections rightly known for shopping opportunities — the Design District on Upper King, the Fashion District on Middle King, and the Antique District on Lower King. What is the main downtown street in Charleston? King StreetWith its remarkable […]

Chucktown. Charleston, South Carolina- The Holy City The city was named after King Charles II and was founded as Charles Town. Chuck is a nickname for someone named Charles, so Chucktown or Chuck Town is Charleston’s more casual nickname. What is Charleston known as? January 10, 2019. Charleston’s nickname is the Holy City. There are […]

Is it warm enough to swim in Charleston in October? Average water temperature in Charleston in October is 75.2°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Charleston in October is 82.4°F, and the coldest is 68.9°F. Can you swim in Folly Beach in October? October is a hot and slightly rainy time […]

Here are some of the cobblestone streets still in place in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Maiden Lane. Flickr/Kevin. Philadelphia Alley. Flickr/Sam Spence. Chalmers Street. Flickr/Jimmy Smith. Gillon Street. Google Maps [streetview] N. Adgers Wharf. S Adger’s Wharf. Google Maps [streetview] Longitude Lane. Where are cobblestone streets in Charleston? Chalmers Street, nestled in […]