The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, an organization dedicated to cultivating leadership through the core values of Medal of Honor recipients, aims to bring these stories to life through state-of-the-art exhibits and interactive experiences. Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for bravery.
The facility will feature multimedia exhibits, interactive galleries and experiential installations.
Renderings provided by the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership
Key features of the center’s guest experience:
Hear inspiring stories | Visitors will learn about the personal accounts of Medal of Honor recipients and how their values shaped their decisions during moments of great challenge.
Explore leadership and ethics | Immersive exhibits will explore concepts of citizenship and ethical decision-making
Honor Medal of Honor Recipients | The Center will provide a space for reflection on the sacrifices made by the recipients.
The project aims to bring visitors from all over to experience the facility.
Renderings provided by the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership
“We are honored that Mount Pleasant will be home to this nationally significant center,” said Mayor Will Haynie — who also serves on the Center’s Board of Directors.
“The Center for Leadership will not only have a profound impact on our local community, but it will also serve as a national driver of leadership and character development. It will enrich our town culturally and economically while reinforcing the values that unite us as Americans.”
The project, designed by Charleston-based Glick Boehm and constructed by Atlanta-based Choate Construction, is set to begin construction in 2025, with the grand opening anticipated in 2027.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Vinyasa Yoga | 6-7 p.m. | stillspace Charleston | $22 | Join for a dynamic and flowing session to energize your body and calm your mind.
Candle Making Party | 6-8 p.m. | Smoky Yolk | $40 | Get crafty and make some unique candles with a smoky twist.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Watercolor workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Beads & Brushstrokes, Mount Pleasant | $70 | Unleash your artistic side and learn new techniques.
Boney James: “Slow Burn Tour” | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $49.50+ | Experience the soulful sounds of four-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Boney James.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Sweetgrass Workshop with Henrietta Snype | 6-8 p.m. | Hermosa Jewelry, Mount Pleasant | $125 | You will learn the history of sweetgrass weaving and create your very own sweetgrass creation.
Friday, Oct. 25
Trick or Treat in the Park | 4-6 p.m. | Hampton Park | Free | This evening will be filled with trick or treating, pony rides, food trucks, and inflatables.
🌊 Riverbend revealed: See inside Charleston’s newest waterfront community
Presented by Toll Brothers
The stylish spaces feature designer-appointed features throughout. | Photo provided by Toll Brothers
James Island just got a little more luxe.
That’s because Riverbend — a new luxury home community by Toll Brothers — opens this fall along the Stono River. This exclusive neighborhood will feature stunning homes set amongst the island’s famous grand oaks with water views and deep-water access via the community dock.
Perfectly placed just minutes from downtown, Riverbend’s single-family homes start in the $1,200,000s and blend a natural setting with easy access to the rest of the city.
Get ready for the return of Charleston Wine + Food next spring. The schedule is live, and features events like “In the Kitchen with Michelle Weaver,” “Grace and Grit Bourbon Lunch,” and “Palmira Barbecue and Friends.” Tickets go on sale this Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m.
Sports
The 53rd Sunfish World Championship, the annual international sailing competition, took place last weekend in Texas, where CofC sailing head coach Conner Blouin claimed gold with 44 points. Congratulations to Coach Blouin. (WCIV)
Try This
The Charleston Museum’s new permanent exhibit, “Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings,” opens this Friday, Oct. 25. It explores Lowcountry history through major events like the Civil War and Reconstruction, extending into the 21st century.
Community
Patriots Point will host “The Act of Valor Veterans Painting” event on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans can follow a live watercolor demo by artist Mary Whyte aboard the USS Yorktown. The free event includes lunch; space is limited. (WCIV)
Featured
Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar will welcome the crew for “America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow” next week, Monday, Oct. 28. Stay tuned for the segment and keep an eye on Instagram for updates. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Ranked
Downtown Charleston’s boutique hotel, The Palmetto, earned a spot on the Most Incredible Hotels in the World for 2025 on Fodor’s Finest Hotels List for hotels in the US and Canada. The Palmetto was praised for its location, design, luxury amenities, and charm.
Travel
For a limited time, save up to 50% on a AAA Membership — and add an additional driver for free or at a discounted rate. Members access AAA Roadside Assistance 24/7/365, plus savings on flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and more with AAA Travel. Join AAA before this deal ends.*
Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while,check this out.*
Coming Soon
We’re having trouble picking our favorite part of CHS’ newest waterfront community. The sparkling primary suite? The open-concept kitchen? (we can already picture the dinner parties.) The designer finishes? Help us decide.*
Have you tried the “Not Fried Chicken?” | Photo by @andrewthomaslee
Get ready because Charleston-based ice cream company Life Raft Treats will be featured on “Shark Tank” this Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.
The company’s founder, six-time James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef Cynthia Wong + her husband John David Harmon, will pitch the company to investors of the reality television show which is in its 16th season.
Life Raft Treats is an ice cream business that has hyperrealistic ice cream creations and is most known for its “Not Fried Chicken.”
You can tune in and watch it live on ABC. Pro tip: You will be able to stream it on Hulu starting the following day.
Best of luck.
The Buy
The Buy
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
Good morning, Charleston. Today marks my last day at the bottom of your newsletter for a little while, but I’ll be back the week after next — I’m getting married this weekend.
Last week, Callie and I went on our final outing before the big day, enjoying Estadio’s new lunch service and marveling at their incredible Halloween decor for the Espookio popup bar. I loved the Chirizo a la Sidra Montadito.
