History

The historic Aiken-Rhett House Museum's outdoor space shines with lights and is filled with large floral pieces.
Events
Charleston by Design: an event focused on art + history
Join the annual event, Charleston by Design, to explore history through the lens of art and design.
March 11, 2026 03:55 PM
 · 
Callie Putnam
chs_phillipsimmons_
History
The man behind the gates: Philip Simmons
Most people spend time gazing in awe at the historic landmarks + homes of Charleston, but do you know the history behind the entrances to many of these places?
February 23, 2024
 · 
Dayana Wilkins
The photo shows the Francis Marion Hotel in front of a beautiful pink, purple and blue sunset.
City
The Francis Marion Hotel celebrates 100 years
The historic hotel opened its doors on Feb. 7, 1924.
February 5, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
Historic building and Palmetto trees lined up along a downtown street
History
Your ultimate guide to tours of Charleston
Explore the Holy City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
January 19, 2024
 · 
Robin Schwartzkopf
Old Exhange Building downtown Charleston
History
The 250th anniversary of the Charleston Tea Party
Boston wasn’t the only city that protested.
November 28, 2023
 · 
Erika Ross
Tyler Fisher and The Wagener Building
History
Q+A with Tyler Fisher of Charleston Explained
Charleston Explained is an Instagram account for history, facts, and myths about the Holy City.
October 25, 2023
 · 
Erika Ross
Image from The State Newspaper in 1988 depicting the South Carolina State Museum and a sign announcing its upcoming opening
Sponsored
The South Carolina State Museum is turning 35 (but its story is much older)
From mill to museum, we’re exploring the history of how SCSM came to be — and how South Carolinians can celebrate its big anniversary.
Sponsored by
folly beach
Events
The city of Folly Beach is turning 50
The Edge of America has some exciting celebrations in store.
September 15, 2023
 · 
Erika Ross
Screen Shot 2019-02-11 at 4.10.38 PM
Culture
Whispers of the Lowcountry: Explore the soul of Gullah Geechee
Take a virtual tour of Charleston’s Gullah History to learn more about this important culture.
August 16, 2023
 · 
Will Edmond
The dining room of the Nathaniel Russel House in Charleston.
Sponsored
The puzzling history of two houses on Meeting and Wentworth
The Historic Charleston Foundation is working to uncover the history of the late Tom Russell, an enslaved man and rebellion leader in the early 1820s.
Sponsored by
CHStoday Hands to Heritage
Culture
Sweetgrass basket short film “Hands to Heritage” features the Lowcountry
Bloomberg Philanthropies has created a short film based on the connection between South Carolina and Rwanda basket weavers.
June 20, 2023
 · 
Mia Benvenuto
Load More
Latest News
More from CHStoday
CHS-MilkandHoneyChef Daniel Humm.png
Food
Our favorite bites from Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place
Newsletter Editor Callie shares her favorite bites from Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place, a year-long pop-up restaurant at the iconic downtown hotel.
November 12, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS-WoodhouseSpaWentworth2.png
Business
Q+A with Kim Powell of Woodhouse Spa at Wentworth
Woodhouse Spa now offers its elevated self-care services at its newest location inside the historic Wentworth Mansion.
November 12, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
A rendering of Boeing’s Second 787 Final Assembly Building when complete.
Development
Boeing broke ground on a billion-dollar expansion
Boeing’s new expansion project will support 1,000+ new jobs and more than $1 billion in investments.
November 11, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS-Veterans.png
City
A pair of friends with Charleston roots rose to the highest ranks of the armed forces
From first jobs to sports, to volunteer service clubs and plays, this pair of friends did everything together.
November 10, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS-HomeTeamBBQ.png
Food
We want to know: Where are the best collard greens in Charleston?
We’re on a mission to find the best collard greens in Charleston, and we need your help.
November 10, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
The photo shows a person in the ocean sitting on a surfboard in a red shirt.
Wellness
Support local veteran-focused organizations + deals for veterans
This Veterans Day you may consider supporting one of the several veteran-focused organizations in the Lowcountry that work all year to support veterans.
November 10, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
A map of the United States calling out 6AM City's markets.
City
Local news, powered by readers like you
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025
 · 
Staff
CHS-Food&WineClassicinCharleston.png
Why you shouldn’t skip the seminars and demos at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston
Newsletter Callie says you can’t miss the opportunity to learn from local chefs during the seminars and demos at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston.
November 6, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS-Gray Benko.png
Culture
Q+A with Gray Benko of the Magnolia Network’s “Anything But Gray”
CHStoday had the chance to chat about holiday hosting and all things Lowcountry with Gray Benko of the Magnolia Network’s “Anything But Gray.”
November 6, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS-Food&WineClassicinCharleston.png
Know before you go: Food & Wine Classic in Charleston
The three-day culinary event is hosted by Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure.
November 5, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam