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Explore Charleston’s dreamiest gardens. | Photo provided by Preservation Society of Charleston

When you think Charleston, history, culture, and architecture probably come to mind. It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to walk down a cobblestone alleyway, come upon a historic home, and spot a lush secret garden.

What if we told you that you can take a closer look? The Preservation Society of Charleston‘s annual Fall Tours are coming up next month and tickets are still available for select programs.

Between Oct. 5-29, attendees will learn about local architecture, landscapes, neighborhoods, and cultural heritage and experience it all first-hand in downtown Charleston. Pro tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes, trust us.

This year’s offerings include a wide range of experiences like the Insider’s Garden Tours, Specialty Hard Hat Tour, and Insider’s Architecture Tours. The traditional Piazzas and Gardens Tours will now take place on Saturday afternoons only.

Here’s a little background info: The Preservation Society of Charleston is the nation’s first preservation organization. This nonprofit is dedicated to protecting the city’s unique character, quality of life, and diverse neighborhoods.

If you’re interested in volunteering, complete a Volunteer Application. Volunteers will be provided with training materials + receive a voucher to attend a Saturday Piazzas and Gardens Tour of their choice.

Heads up: Tickets are selling quickly, and select programs may be sold out. Explore all tour offerings here.

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EVENTS

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Today

Homegrown At The Point | Fri., Sep. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $10 | Catch a performance by Yesterday’s Wine during Charleston’s premiere happy hour concert series. 🎵
Brighter Days Ahead: Kickoff Dinner | Fri., Sep. 9 | 6-10 p.m. | High Wire Distilling, 311 Huger St. | $150+ | Enjoy a welcome reception with snacks and cocktails followed by a multi-course meal and music to launch the Brighter Days Ahead Campaign.

Saturday

Life and Legacy Blood Drive | Sat., Sep. 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free parking | Donate blood and receive a free day pass for the Charleston Water Taxi — a $10 donation will be made to the USS Yorktown Foundation for each donation.
Fall Food Truck Festival at Firefly Distillery | Sat., Sep. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free to attend | SC’s oldest working distillery is hosting a new fall festival — explore 18 food trucks.
Citadel Bulldogs Football vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football | Sat., Sep. 10 | 4 p.m. | Johnson Hagood Stadium, 68 Hagood Ave. | $17+ | Cheer on the Bulldogs to victory tonight. 🏈
Charleston Battery: Military Appreciation Night | Sat., Sept. 10 | Gates: 5:30 p.m.; Kickoff: 7 p.m. | Patriots Point | $12+ | It’s Military Appreciation Night at the Battery as the team faces rival Tampa Bay Rowdies, with military color guard presentation, flyover, and fireworks after the match. 🎆 *

Sunday

Remembering 9/11 | Sun., Sep. 11 | 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Museum admission | Honor those who lost their lives on September 11 with multiple memorial events — free admission for first responders. 🇺🇸
September 11, 2001 Remembrance Ceremony | Sun., Sep. 11 | 8:30 a.m. | Davis-Bailey Park, 5190 Jim E. Bilton Blvd., St. George | Free | This annual ceremony is open to the public and will include speakers such as County Councilwoman Harriet Holman — the event is rain or shine.
Dog Day Afternoon at Whirlin’ Waters | Sun., Sep. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $14.29 | It’s your dog’s turn to cool off and enjoy a day at the waterpark at the end of the summer. 🐕
The Play That Goes Wrong | Sun., Sep. 11 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Charleston Stage at the dock, 135 Church St. | $42.50+ | Experience hilarious nonstop pandemonium during this Tony Award-winning play.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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FINANCE

Finance

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reAlpha is inviting Charlestonians to become shareholders in their entire short-term rental portfolio. Read: potential profit from short-term rental properties without the stress of managing, owning or maintaining. No changing the sheets or dealing with bookings? Sounds good.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

78º | Thunderstorms | 84% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:58 a.m.
Set: 7:35 p.m.

Tide

Low: 1:41 a.m. + 1:53 p.m.
High: 7:46 a.m. + 8:20 p.m.

Coming Soon

A new carry-out eatery is coming to Mount Pleasant. Look forward to grabbing prepared dishes to-go from Get Carried Away like Lowcountry boil as well as coffee, appetizers, and desserts. The shop aims to open in the former Wild Wing Cafe at Moultrie Plaza Shopping Center off of Coleman Boulevard in December. (The Post and Courier)

Civic

Registered SC voters, listen up: The county is seeking poll workers for the upcoming November election. If you’re interested in learning more or signing up, reach out to the Board of Elections and Voter Registration. Bonus: Poll workers will receive $200. 🗳️ (WCSC)

Plan Ahead

Three cheers for beers. Charleston Beer Week is back from Fri., Oct. 28-Mon., Nov. 7. Explore 50+ craft beer-focused events throughout the Lowcountry like the Hop Chef Competition, Beer Olympics, and the Beer Week Block Party. Most events will be free to attend and “pay-as-you-go.” Charleston Beer Week will support 10 local charities.

Shop

Get excited for food, shopping, and live music at 2nd Sunday on King Street this weekend. Pssst: Charleston’s main street is car-free from Queen to Calhoun from 12-5 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Pro tip: Use this permit for free two-hour parking downtown. 🛍️

Network

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo, aka the town’s largest networking event, will take place Thurs., Sept. 22 at the Omar Shrine Center. Get fired up for interactive exhibits, demonstrations, giveaways, food samples, games, prizes, vendors, and a happy hour. Bonus: The event is free to attend.

Arts

Here’s a cool event you may not know about: Plein Air Painting. During this “art in the park” activity with the Charleston Parks Conservancy, participants paint outdoors around town. All skill levels are welcome. The next session is tomorrow at Hampton Park. Learn more + register. 🎨

Biz

Tequila seltzer company Volley, which began in NYC, is now headquartered on East Bay Street. The seltzer uses blue agave tequila straight from Jalisco, Mexico. The company is planning a grand opening for its tasting room space in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. Find the headquarters at 132 East Bay St.

Travel

Calling all jet setters — Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights from Charleston to Las Vegas starting in November. Book a flight by Tues., Sept. 10 for travel from Nov. 3 through Feb. 14 to score $99+ one-way tickets. Did you know? Breeze was just named No. 2 Best Domestic Airline by Travel + Leisure. ✈️

Development

Notice anything new lately? Our newsletter is currently “under construction” (you can read more on that here), so please bear with us as we fix some of these pesky formatting issues. If you see anything amiss over the next few weeks, please don’t be shy and pass it along. 🚧

Wellness

Did you know the electrical activity in the brain is virtually the same whether a person is awake or asleep? Take a trip into the strange world of dreams with MUSC’s Thomas Uhde, M.D., who has spent a large portion of his career studying what happens when we sleep. 💤 *

Learn

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PLAN AHEAD

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The event is Molly’s Irish Pub meets Hocus Pocus meets Santa Claus, according to Harold’s Cabin Partner Drew Childers. | Photo provided by South City PR

We made it to September and y’all know what that means. We’re already daydreaming about the holidays, and Harold’s Cabin delivered. We’re stoked for the Halloween pop-up on Oct. 4 + Christmas-themed pop-up on Nov. 15.

The upstairs will transform into a holiday destination with floor-to-ceiling holiday garb and themed festivities like costume parties and Ugly Christmas Sweater events.

The themed menu will feature sips and bites like hot toddies, egg nog, mummy dogs, tinsel treats, and ice cream cookie sandwiches with locally-made Frigid Bits Ice Cream.

Mark your calendars and make your way to 247 Congress St. this fall.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: I love brunch as much as the next gal, and Charleston is a pretty sweet place to live if you like to brunch a bunch.

Good news, Post House is hosting a “Treasury of Southern Baking” Brunch on Oct. 1 in celebration of author Cheryl Day’s new cookbook.

Make room for a four-course prix-fixe menu featuring eats like a cornmeal cheese waffle + fried chicken and butterscotch pudding.

Tickets are $65 per person. Reserve on Resy and head to 101 Pitt St.

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Editorial: Alexandra Garian, Tatum Jacaruso, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea| Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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