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It is often said, a picture tells a thousand words. Some of these images really paint a vivid picture of the trials, tribulations and celebrations of our Lowcountry past. Some will bring you to levels of emotion both good and bad. Sit back and remember to never forget our past.
From Civil Rights to military; academics to activism; or just a day at the beach.
Enjoy this wild journey into Charleston’s past.
three unidentified beach goers in front of their car on the beach at Folly. They are all wearing bathing suits and the women are wearing stockings and hats. The date and location listed above are hand written on the back.
Source: The Charleston Museum
Old market house (Public Market), Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1906
East Broad Street with a view of the Exchange Building & Custom House, Charleston, 1906
Related: Oldest Structures in the Lowcountry
These archives are amazing and really paint a vivid picture of the way life was in Charleston so many years ago.
Great Wish I Could See A Lot More Some Of Them .Lived Near Charleston .I Am Pushing 96 And IR CAnd FOLLY From THE Early 30s To The 60s Please Excuse Errows
I would love to have cards of the above pictures to share with my grandsons.
Great pictures thank you for sharing
I really like the ancient Angel Oak nudist picture from wayyyyy back in 2011.
May I use your picture of Church Street, ca. 1958, to illustrate a story in Stroll South of Broad Magazine?
This is excellent work. I’m looking to move to Charleston, SC but rentals are hectic but I’ll continue my search.