Warm wishes, Charlestonians. We are taking a pause on newsletters to spend time with our loved ones. We’ll see you back in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 + Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
🎁 To Charleston, with love
The City Market was built on an old tidal creek bed. | Photo by CHStoday
For us? You shouldn’t have. We think living in The Holy City is the greatest gift of all, but our city has actually been on the receiving end of quite a few delightful donations. From major contributions to the arts to land donations, check out these three unique gifts given to Charleston.
$500,000 to Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston couple Christina (a local artist) and Robert Brinkman recently donated $500,000 to support ongoing renovations and future enhancements at the museum they adore. The museum plans to expand in 2025.
Before the Brinkmans came along, another generous Charlestonian paved the way. In 1888, James Shoolbred Gibbes helped lay the foundation for what is now a cultural hub by leaving a $100,000 trust in his will to fund the creation of an art gallery. In 1905, The Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery opened its doors, named in honor of its benefactor.
Click the link below to unwrap two more grand gifts.
Last-minute gift hack: Go digital with a three, six, or 12-month Audible membership so they can listen to all their favorite genres + authors.*
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That Escalated Quickly, a party game for friends and family who love quirky, interactive games. Work together to sort answers to a prompt from least to most intense — get it right, and everyone wins.
Hey, Charleston. I’m Cat, one of the managers here at 6AM City. Don’t forget to do something nice for yourself. Could be a quick stretch, could be your favorite beverage — I’ll take a seasonal iced coffee, please. We’re our best selves when we treat ourselves best, after all.
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