Stroll through the historic streets of downtown. | Photo by Callie Putnam
You don’t need major funds to have major fun in the Holy City; just look at these free activities. Make your own history tour | Check out the Preservation Society of Charleston’s interactive Historic Marker Map and plan your own history tour. There are ~150 markers with quick facts, photographs, stories, research, and archival resources to explore… this could turn into a multi-day event.
This Angel Oak Tree is considered the largest live oak tree east of the Mississippi.
Photo by @pjbrick7
Visit Angel Oak Park | Head over to Johns Island and check out the 65-foot-tall Angel Oak.
Tour the factory at the Charleston Tea Garden | Learn how tea is made at America’s only tea factory. Pro tip: There is no charge for the garden’s factory tour.
Visit The World’s Largest Sweet Tea — Mason, which stands 15-ft-tall and can hold up to 2,524 gallons of Sweet Tea.
Photo by CHStoday team
Visit Mason | Visit the Town of Summerville and see how it made its way into the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest (Sweet) Iced Tea.
Remembrance Ceremony 2025 “Honor Them” | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | Free | Hear from leaders and guest speakers while commemorating the men and women who served in the military.
Memorial Day Concert | 3-4 p.m. | Hampton Park | Free | This patriotic presentation honors those who made sacrifices to protect our country.
Tuesday, May 27
Gators of the Lowcountry | 2-2:45 p.m. | Edisto Beach State Park | Free with park admission | Learn more about the state’s largest reptile and get an up-close look at one of the resident gators.
Steeples Of The Holy City Lecture | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | St. Philip’s Parish House | Free | Join the lecture covering the current restoration project at St. Philip’s Church.
Wednesday, May 28
Morning Mahj + Mingle | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Everything Home Charleston, Mount Pleasant | $40 | Whether you bring your own coffee or grab one at the shop, this midday game session is sure to fill your cup.
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Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. | Photo by Pacaso
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Created by the founder behind a $120 million exit, Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. And their target market is worth $1.3 trillion.
Memorial Day, a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at the Memorial Day Concert in Hampton Park or another event that will honor our nation’s heroes.
Mansion Monday
A main house, guest house, and stable quarters — oh my. This Awendaw estate, nestled along the Wando River, sits on more than four acres. Browse the home and its five bedrooms + keep an eye out for the home’s stunning finishes — we’re obsessed with the vaulted and beamed ceilings.
Cause
Looking to give back? Check out the “Drive to Donate” campaign. Each quarter, Etto Leisure Cars is partnering with a different Charleston nonprofit + donating $25 for every test drive and $50 for every golf cart and club car sold during that time. Set up your visit. (Charleston grit)
Ranked
No. 1. That’s how SC ranked on WalletHub’s list of the best states for military retirees. The list evaluated the economic environment, quality of life, and healthcare in each state — and SC stands out with policies that support veterans, including allowing businesses to give them hiring preference.
Featured Deal
Switch up your morning workouts with the Crush Player Pass — just $48/month for unlimited open play at Crush Yard from 6 to 10 a.m. Plus, get 20% off everything pickleball, including court rentals, classes, paddles, and more. Registration starts June 1.*
Try This
Sweet meets savory with this strawberry + chicken pizza. Juicy strawberries, tender chicken, and melted cheese come together for a fresh, unexpected twist on a classic. It’s the perfect seasonal bite. See the recipe.*
Biz
Skip the calls — with our self-service ad portal, you’re just a few clicks away from showing off to the whole city. Advertising made so easy, it’s practically your new side hustle.
$2.80 per share is almost gone. Top firms like SoftBank have already invested in Pacaso, the startup disrupting a $1.3 trillion real estate market. Now, after 41% YoY gross profit growth, they recently reserved the Nasdaq ticker $PCSO. Until Thursday, you can invest for just $2.80/share.†‡‡*
🏖️ Forget the traffic + parking headache and head straight to relaxation with Beach Reach, a program that offers free rides between Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and the Isle of Palms.
The shuttle runs every weekend through beach season (including holidays), rain or shine. Pro tip: A brand-new trolley bus will make its debut this summer.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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