See the winner of our unofficial historical marker. | Screenshot via Proxi
The votes are in for the CHStoday historical markers contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
We’ve got a tie.
Winner: Poogan’s Porch
This beloved restaurant tied for the winning spot with 37.2% of voters choosing this local gem.
Thanks to reader Cameron O. for nominating this Queen Street restaurant. Did you know? This Victorian-era private home was originally built in 1891 and became a restaurant in 1976.
Winner: The John Bickley House
Our other winner was nominated by reader Andrea W. This home has three-sided piazzas, which is unusual in Charleston. This feature was constructed so that John Bickley could take advantage of the Coming’s Creek view, as the western end of his property was on the marshes of this creek.
Runner up: The Charleston Place
The Meeting Street destination is known for its grand spaces, luxe amenities, and welcoming atmosphere for guests and locals alike.
Holiday Open House | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Skin Pharm | Free entry | Join the fun with holiday exclusives and local vendor pop-ups.
Barbour, Smathers & Branson, and GenTeal Trunk Shows |Through Saturday, Dec. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | M. Dumas and Sons | Free entry | Come get free on-site monogramming on Barbour items purchased during the event.
Spiegeltent: Cabaret Royale by Underbelly | Through Saturday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Gaillard Center | $58+ | Be shaken and stirred by the world’s best in circus and cabaret, straight from London’s West End.
Holiday Cheer | 1-7 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, North Charleston | Price of purchase | Head to this distillery for festive cocktails, a local market, adoptable dogs, and cocktail-making classes.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Thrifters & Drifters Market| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Royal American | Free entry | Shop ‘til you drop at this collection of vintage + locally curated finds.
Dating Charleston | 5-8 p.m. | Sunsets Waterfront Dining- Upstairs, Mount Pleasant | $35 | Wear your festive outfit for in-person connections + mingling.
Thursday, Dec. 19
HOLIDAY POPS!| Through Saturday, Dec. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $35+ | Experience the magic of “Holiday Pops!” with the Charleston Symphony, featuring special guests Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., winner of “America’s Got Talent,” along with Santa, the Grinch, and more.*
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By The Way is officially open. The elevated bar + restaurant is located on Spring Street in the former Warehouse and is co-owned by Uptown Hospitality Group and “Southern Charm” stars Austen Kroll + Craig Conover. See our preview of the new cozy space.
Festival
The Foodies Food and Culture Festival will be at Ladson’s Exchange Park today through Sunday, Dec. 15. There will be 50+ food vendors, dozens of artisans and crafters, and free photos with Santa. This festival is free to enter.
Traffic
The North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center will be bustling this weekend with various shows, including performances by the rock band Goose, “Sesame Street Live,” and “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.” Planning to attend one of these events? Officials recommend carpooling and arriving early. (WCIV)
Edu
Charleston Southern University (CSU) will complete phase two of its 28,000-sqft science and engineering building after Board of Trustees approval. With growing STEM enrollment, CSU’s expansion will house South Carolina’s only four-year collegiate aeronautics program, set to open in summer 2025.
Drink
Save the date. The Charleston Winter Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Festival Hall. This 21+ event will offer over 50 selections of wine, mimosas, and even a small beer selection, plus live music.
Show
Creed will bring their “Summer of ’99 Tour” to Credit One Stadium next summer on July 24. The band will be joined by 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH. Tickets are on sale today, Dec. 13 starting at 10 a.m.
Watch
Spreading holiday cheer. Check out this video of the City of Charleston’s Horticulture and Public Works team having fun to a popular Christmas tune. Warning: It’s almost guaranteed to make you smile.
Travel
Experience family-friendly holiday fun at Kersey Valley Christmas in the Heart of NC. This affordable event series features light displays, Santa’s workshop and photos, a Grinch cave, reindeer games, a jumping pillow, a megaslide, and a roasty toasty village. See event FAQs + buy tickets.*
Cause
Did you know? When you donate blood, you can save lives andget rewarded (think: gift cards). The Blood Connection hosts blood drives across Charleston seven days a week, making it convenient to find a location + give back. Make an appointment.*
Wellness
‘Tis the season to reflect on your year + and start making plans for 2025. Labcorp OnDemand can help you access your health info with easy lab testing you can purchase yourself. Get 20% off purchases over $100 with code 6AMCITY. (Most tests are FSA/HSA eligible.)*
The first permanent settlement in SC. | Photo by CHStoday team
Get in, Charleston. We’re taking a field trip to Charles Towne Landing located in West Ashley. This historic site is where English settlers first landed and where the first permanent European settlement in the state was established.
City Editor Erika here — history is right in our backyard. As a Charleston native, I fondly recall school field trips here, and I’m sure many locals share similar memories. Recently, I spent a morning at the park with Park Manager David Baker to explore its offerings and learn what’s new.
Keep reading to see just a few things that I learned on my trip to the park.
Animal Forest
As Charleston’s only zoo, it houses the species of animals that lived in the area during the early days of English settlement at this site.
Coming soon: Look forward to a new bobcat exhibit, projected to open in spring 2025.
A cute custom gift under $20 — we like this custom name necklace and this minimalist personalized wallet. Personalize it just for them and watch their face light up when they open it. You’re so thoughtful.
Happy almost weekend, Charleston — it’s Friday the 13th.
It was so fun getting to preview By the Way earlier this week. I’m still thinking about Chef Marcus Shell’s food, especially the steak frites and the fried oysters and caviar.
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