Visiting Charleston

Even though it was a bit chilly we went into Charleston.  We headed to th The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. Considered to be one of the three most historically significant Colonial buildings in the United States, the Old Exhange Building is a "must see" when visiting Charleston.  Beneath the Old Exchange Building lies the Provost Dungeon, which played an important role in the history of Charles Town, South Carolina and the development of our country. Sturdily constructed in 1781 using a brick barrel vaulted ceiling, the Dungeon, and the remaining floors of the Old Exchange Building, have survived hurricanes, earthquakes, and wars. Archaeological excavations have unearthed some fascinating artifacts, including a portion of the original Half-Moon Bastion, currently the only visible section of the early fortification of Charles Town.

the dungeon was originally used to store goods but was used as a jail for pirates and other folk.

up the street is St Michaels Church.  the oldest chruch in the city of Charleston. Built between 1752 and 1761. 

way in the back there is a white sprial tower.  that is St Michaels.
No 43 was originally know as the Governors pew, it was the pew in which Geroge Washington and later Genreal Robert E Lee worshipped. the pews are native cedar.

here we are at the waterfront park.  there is a beautiful palmetto water fountain with lots of rules!



had a great lunch,  you guessed it... oysters and shrimp...  can't seem to get enough.