Lighthouse Island Tour

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is offering a tour to Lighthouse Island, a National Wilderness Area, where two historic lights can be viewed.  The tour starts with a slide presentation at the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center at 9:30am.  Participants will then drive to the McClellanville boat landing and board the Coastal Expeditions Island Cat Ferry at 11:00am.  The ferrry will leave Lighthouse Island at approximately 2:30pm.

There are no dock or facilities on the island; participants will wade ashore and walk a dirt path so wear appropiate footwear for water and pluff mud.  Bring insect repellent, water, snacks, and weather gear as appropiate.

Transportation fee:  $40.  Reservations required.  Mail check to Coastal Expeditions to Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC  29429

For more information, call 928-3368 between 9am and 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

 

Lighthouse Island Tour

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is offering a tour to Lighthouse Island, a National Wilderness Area, where two historic lights can be viewed.  The tour starts with a slide presentation at the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center at 9:30am.  Participants will then drive to the McClellanville boat landing and board the Coastal Expeditions Island Cat Ferry at 11:00am.  The ferrry will leave Lighthouse Island at approximately 2:30pm.

There are no dock or facilities on the island; participants will wade ashore and walk a dirt path so wear appropiate footwear for water and pluff mud.  Bring insect repellent, water, snacks, and weather gear as appropiate.

Transportation fee:  $40.  Reservations required.  Mail check to Coastal Expeditions to Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC  29429

For more information, call 928-3368 between 9am and 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

 

Civil/Uncivil: The Art of Leo Twiggs

 

A gallery reception honoring Rhodes and Dr. Leo Twiggs will be hold on April 8 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

This exhibit features artistic interpretations of the impact that the Civil War had on American Society in the late 19th and 20th century.  Orangeburg native Dr. Leo Twiggs documents the continuum from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, providing a different perspective on the impact on Southern society of slavery.

A gallery reception in honor of Twiggs and Rick Rhodes will be on April 8 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

FREE

The City Gallery, 34 Prioleau Street

 

Post Civil War Charleston – 1865: A Photographic Retrospective

It was not until the Civil War that photography became the most vivid and immediate means of chronicling a large scale human drama.  This exhibit showcases large format images from the archives of the Library of Congress that were taken in Charleston in 1865.  These photographs have been painstakingly restored by Rick Rhodes of Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging. 

A gallery reception honoring Rhodes and Dr. Leo Twiggs will be hold on April 8 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

A discussion of post-Civil War Charleston conducted by Rhodes and historian Robert Rosen will be on April 9 at 2:00pm.

FREE

The City Gallery, 34 Prioleau Street

 

Lowcountry Tea Rooms in the Charleston Area this Spring

Lowcountry tea rooms are a spring tradition in Charleston that dates back to the “high teas” sponsored by the churches of Colonial Charles Towne, according to The Post and Courier. The tea rooms are set up at Lowcountry churches all over the Charleston area, in an effort to raise funds for local charities and ministries.

A variety of homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts will be served at these tea rooms, and they will remain open anywhere from two days to two weeks. Here are a list of the local tea rooms taking place in March:

•    St. Paul’s Church – Located at 316 West Carolina Avenue in Summerville, the tea room at St. Paul’s Church will be open through Friday, April 1, 2011 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. To make a reservation, call 873-1991.

•    Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church – Old St. Andrew’s Parish church is located at 2604 Ashley River Road in West Ashley. The tea room is open through Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you’d like to make a reservation, call 766-1541.

•    St. Johannes Lutheran Church – The tea room at St. Johannes Lutheran Church (48 Hassell Street in downtown Charleston) is open from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm today, March 26, 2011 and Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Contact Kay Winnette at 571-1666 to make a reservation.

To find out more information about the many other Lowcountry tea rooms happening in the Charleston area, visit postandcourier.com. Make sure you stop by one of these tea rooms this spring for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just a light snack, and do your part to support local charities and ministries right here in Charleston!

Image courtesy of moonlightbulb via Flickr

 

Celebrate National Puppy Day at One of Charleston's Dog Parks

Happy National Puppy Day!

Did you know that National Puppy Day is today, March 23, 2011? Celebrate this fun holiday with your furry friend by visiting one of the dog parks in and around Charleston! These dog parks offer a variety of awesome features that both you and your pets will love: drinking fountains for dogs and their owners, gated entrances and exits, bag stations and collection cans, and water hoses for cooling (and cleaning) off.

The best part about each of these dog parks is that they are leash-free, so you can let your furry companion roam free, play with other dogs, and just enjoy the fresh air without wearing a leash! And while your pet is getting some much-needed exercise and burning off excess energy, you can get in a good workout, too! Take your pet out to spend a fun-filled afternoon at one of these great dog parks in the Charleston area:

•    James Island County Park – 871 Riverland Drive in Charleston, phone: 843-795-7275 – (This dog park has something the other parks don’t have: lake access for dogs!)
•    Wannamaker County Park – 8888 University Boulevard in North Charleston, phone: 843-572-7275
•    Palmetto Islands County Park – 444 Needlerush Parkway in Mount Pleasant, phone: 843-884-0832

If you and your four-legged friend decide to visit one of these parks, make sure you review the rules before you go. It is important that all visitors to Charleston’s dog parks are able to enjoy the parks and stay safe while respecting fellow dog park visitors and remembering to be courteous to the wildlife inhabiting these parks!

Happy National Puppy Day, residents!

Image courtesy of Wikipedia

 

Deck Tours of Spirit of Massachusetts

Tour the Spirit of Massachusetts, a replica of a Gloucester fishing schooner.  This ship is an Ocean Classroom Foundation vessel, from one of the first sea education programs to be established in this country.

FREE

Charleston Maritime Center, Charleston

 

Wine on the Water

Join the South Carolina Aquarium for a special evening featuring sustainable seafood, wine and waterfront views of the Charleston Harbor. Sample Sustainable Seafood dishes prepared by Charleston’s finest chefs from Anson, Divine Fish House, Fish Monger Seafood, High Cotton, and Middleton Place.  Mingle with friends, enjoy live entertainment and more. All proceeds benefit the conservation and education programs of the Aquarium.

Tickets:  $30 for members / $40 for non-members.  Advance reservations and payment required. 

SC Aquarium

 

Upper King Street Design Walk

Discover design-related businesses in the blocks along upper King Street.  The district has developed into an ever-growing design hub, housing workrooms and showrooms for a varied spectrum of design-oriented trades. Come and enjoy the gracious hospitality of the merchants and designers of the beautifully renovated Upper King Street Design District.  Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by participating retailers and there will be special events and sales at many stores. Be sure to stick around after the walk to enjoy some of the best restaurants on the Peninsula…

FREE

King Street, Charleston

 

The Guided Bull's Island Auto Tour

For those who enjoy getting out into nature but cannot hike long distances or those who would like to see more of Bull’s Island, travelling in a vehicle may be the answer.  Enjoy the cultural and natural histories of Cape Romain’s Bull’s Island and discover the close interconnections of the human history with the natural landscape. 

The Coastal Expeditions ferry will leave at 9am from the Garris Landing pier.  Arrive and check in 15 minutes prior to departure.  Dress for the weather, bring a lunch, drink, camera, and binoculars.

Tickets:  $30 adults / $15 children.  Reservations are required by calling Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center at 928.3368.

Garris Landing, 498 Bulls Island Road, Awendaw, SC