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James Petigru, Charleston's Last Union Soul, Dared to Challenge Confederacynew
He supported the Union, but Petigru had little support for leaders of either republic. As the rest of Charleston ran to watch the spectacle of April 12, Petigru sat alone in his law office. He wrote days later to his sister Jane "that which was threatening a long time has come and the sword is drawn.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
History
Charleston's Rich Sought Shelter in the North Carolina Mountains During Civil Warnew
More than a few paintings of Charleston during the Civil War show the Holy City's nobility observing the fighting around them. But that wasn't the case for most of Charleston's elite, many of whom spent the war years in Flat Rock, N.C.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
History
Tags: Civil War, Charleston
Charleston's Whites-Only Civil War Centennialnew
There is much more to the story about the Civil War's centennial than what the Post and Courier fit in a brief article in today's paper.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
History
Slavery Was the Pivotal Issue for Charleston's 'Mercury'new
At the dawn of the Civil War, the editors at the Charleston Mercury were incensed.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-11-2011 |
History
The Old Slave Mart is One of the Few Museums to Expose America's Shameful Pastnew
Although we as a country are about to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the end of slavery, the history of those slaves is still a taboo subject for many museums. But in Charleston, this subject has finally become a part of plantation tours and museum exhibitions.
Charleston City Paper |
Michael Smallwood |
04-08-2011 |
History
Stegelin's Cartoon: Civil War Sesquicentenialnew
Civil War Sesquicentenial
Charleston City Paper |
Steve Stegelin |
04-07-2011 |
Cartoons
'Civil War Voices' Brings True Stories to the Stagenew
Barter Theatre's production of the musical Civil War Voices tells the true stories of five individuals, including a pair of separated lovers, a freed slave employed by Mary Todd Lincoln, and a Northern teacher who decides to fight for his country.
Charleston City Paper |
Michael Smallwood |
04-07-2011 |
Theater
The Story of a Boy and His Infatuation with the Rebel Flagnew
You can revoke my liberal credentials if you like, but the truth of the matter is this: I am a Rebel.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
04-07-2011 |
History
Charleston Galleries Commemorate the Civil War Sesquicentennialnew
In commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, two of Charleston's most renowned art houses, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park and the Gibbes Museum of Art, are gearing up to host exhibitions that explore differing aspects of the war, from the battles themselves to slavery to the civil rights movement that emerged years later.
Charleston City Paper |
Lisa Ryan |
04-06-2011 |
Art
Selling Good Grape to the Wine-Drinking Youth of Americanew
If you've ever stood glassy-eyed in the wine aisle, rendered immobile by too many options, your luck is about to change.
Charleston City Paper |
Signe Pike |
03-30-2011 |
Food+Drink
The Forgotten Liquor of the Southnew
A good century before Scotch-Irish settlers started distilling corn liquor in the hills and hollows of Kentucky and Tennessee, Southerners were turning away from beer and ale (which was hard to brew and store in the hot, humid climate) and taking up rum.
Charleston City Paper |
Robert Moss |
03-17-2011 |
Food+Drink
Sara Moulton Talks About Her New Cookbook and Dishes on Food TVnew
Cookbook author and chef Sara Moulton was one of the original Food Network celebrities back when they were more focused on teaching people how to cook than on entertainment and competitions.
Charleston City Paper |
Brys Stephens |
02-28-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Sara Moulton
Shepard Fairey Leaves a Mark on Charlestonnew
Despite his success with political posters and corporate design — Fairey has worked with a few big names including Pepsi, Kobe Bryant, and Led Zeppelin — he hasn't abandoned the street style that set the course for his artistic reputation.
Charleston City Paper |
Cara Kelly |
01-06-2011 |
Art
Tags: Shepard Fairey
DIY: Conquer Water Rings With Cute, Personalized Coastersnew
Made to protect your furniture from drinks, coasters are one of those utilitarian items that have the potential to add subtle style to a room. Investing in or gifting these unsexy squares might seem like a silly proposition, but when you go handmade, you can transform them into pretty accessories.
Charleston City Paper |
Gretchen Scronce, Erica Jackson Curran |
01-05-2011 |
Culture
Buying Local Is Not A Fad, But A New Way Of Lifenew
A month ago, I embarked on a project. I was buying and eating local for 30 days and writing about it on my blog.
Charleston City Paper |
Stephanie Barna |
11-29-2010 |
Shopping
Tags: Buy Local
