(01-24-2020, 09:51 PM)Admiral Wrote: They also have a WWII vintage submarine available for tours, that cramped interior was an eye opener for me.
They also have the Hunley submarine, first ever to sink a warship.
There is no shortage of sights to see in Charleston, which is celebrating its 350th birthday this year. For the woodworker, the downtown area has multiple homes that are open for tours, and the furniture has to be seen to be believed. The restaurant scene in Charleston is fantastic as well, so skip eating at the chain restaurants and enjoy the wonderful local cuisine. Charleston is nicknamed the “Holy City” for all the historic churches in the area, which is worth exploring regardless of one’s spiritual beliefs. In particular, St. Michael’s is fantastic, was attended by many famous individuals including George Washington, and they have a tour available after Sunday service.
The plantation tours are phenomenal as already mentioned, Middleton Place and Drayton Hall Home are a couple of my favorites. Folly Beach is nice if you like beaches, and a tour of Ft. Sumter will let you see where the first shots of the Civil War we’re fired. The Citadel (Military College of South Carolina) has a parade almost every Friday of the school year, open to the public for free, and is a sight to see. If you go to the parade, wave to the members of the Pipe Band as my youngest son is a member.
The Charleston Visitor Center would be a good place to start to plan your trip-a google search will give you their web site.
