What’s the event all about?

• Splendor Tours, featuring garden and architectural tours
• Festival Tours, exploring scenic drives like King Street, East Battery, South Battery, and Montagu Street, plus select private gardens
• Morning History Walks, strolling through the Old and Historic District on a guided walking tour
• Live Like a Local Events, including unique experiences, from a cappella performances to workshops and sunset tours
• Food for Thought Luncheon Lectures, joining speakers to dive into various topics within the Holy City’s history

What should I know about HCF?

How can I contribute?

• America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating | Monday, March 13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $5-$12 | Commemorate two and a half centuries since the museum’s founding during this year-long exhibit.

• Paint & Sip: To the Beach | Tuesday, March 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Share House, 23 Ann St., Charleston | $37 | Head to this inaugural event at Share House and create a 16-by-20 coastal painting with step-by-step instructions.
• Soundcheck Trivia Night | Tuesday, March 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Steel City Pizza Co., 2511 N. Main St., Summerville | Free | Enjoy a lively music bingo-style trivia game and bites with the chance to win prizes.

• The Sound of Charleston | Wednesday, March 15 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., Charleston | $26-$28 | Experience the sounds that define the Holy City, including jazz, gospel, and spirituals, during this 75-minute live concert.

• 65º | Morning clouds + evening sun | 13% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:31 a.m.
• Set: 7:27 p.m.

• Low: 6:54 a.m. + 6:51 p.m.
• High: 12:23 a.m. + 12:35 p.m.

• The Lowcountry Rapid Transit project was recommended to receive ~$100 million for construction, as outlined in a recent press release highlighting funding recommendations for 18 large transit projects nationwide. The recommended funding for all projects totaled $4.45 billion. 💰 (WCBD)

• Moxy Charleston Downtown is slated to open by the end of this month at 547 Meeting St. The 131-room hotel is expected to feature a restaurant, dubbed Bar Moxy, a ground-floor Starbucks, and on-site parking. (The Post and Courier)
• Improvements to the Charleston 9 Memorial (1807 Savannah Hwy.) in West Ashley near Early Bird Diner are on the table, including brick markers, a donor patio, and landscaping enhancements, which could be finished ahead of this year’s anniversary in June. (WCSC + WCBD)
• The upcoming Summerville Fire Station 6, expected to serve as a new EMS and fire station, could be finished within the next 4-6 months on two acres of land between Ladson and Old Trolley roads. This $4 million project is a joint effort between the Town of Summerville and Dorchester County. 👨‍🚒 (WCSC)

• Heads up, Charleston County: Residents in the Bayview Acres, Old Village, and Old Mount Pleasant communities will begin a new recycling pickup every other Wednesday, effective April 5. Isle of Palms residents will have recycling picked up every other Thursday, effective April 6. ♻️ (WCBD)

• Summerville Town Council unanimously passed the first reading of a property annexation request from Dorchester County Community Outreach for land that was purchased in October. Two facilities for those experiencing homelessness could be placed on the property. (WCBD)

• Lace up your dancing shoes. The Cougars are heading to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. College of Charleston is a No. 12 seed and will open up the tournament against No. 5 San Diego State on Thursday, March 16 in Orlando, FL. Let’s go Cougars. 🏀

• Calling all foodies: Eater Carolinas has released its list of 14 Essential Spots to Eat Brunch in Charleston, featuring Daps, Little Line, and The Darling. Want to expand your brunch list even further? Check out our guide. 🥞 (Eater Carolinas)

• A 60-acre tract on Faison Road near the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport recently sold for $10.5 million. Three buildings and 400 parking spaces may be developed by the new owner. (The Post and Courier)
• Speaking of recent sales, the former Mellow Mushroom in Summerville has been purchased for $4 million. Future plans for the site have not been released. (The Post and Courier)

• To welcome the new season, our online store (Six & Main) is running a Spring Forward Contest. The winner + two friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee or tea brand partners. The contest is running now through Friday, March 24. Learn more on Instagram. 🌸

• National Napping Day. Yup, the best day ever. Shop our favorite sleepytime picks for a cool and comfy snooze like this kooky but effective eye mask and this cutting edge mattress topper with a water cooling system. 💤*

• The SC Stingrays and The Blood Connection need your help to score their goal. Donate blood and join the Lifesaver League on Thursday, March 16. All blood donors will receive two game tickets, lunch, and a Luck O’ the Donor scratch off card — plus, a chance to meet some Stingrays players, as well. 🏒 *

• Fun local fact: Charleston es la sede del histórico Teatro de Dock Street, reconocido como “el primer teatro de los Estados Unidos.” Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Friday, March 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | King Street | Free | Travel down King Street to Broad Street with Irish step dancers, fiddlers, and team mascots.
• St. Patrick’s Day | Friday, March 17 | 4-9 p.m. | Two Blokes, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mt. Pleasant | Price of purchase | Celebrate with a re-release of Better Red Than Dead, food specials, and live music.
• St. Patrick’s Day Party | Friday, March 17 | 12 p.m. | Ireland’s Own, 3025 Ashley Town Center Dr. | Price of purchase | Indulge in bites, whiskey tastings, and watch Irish dancers.