SOUTH CAROLINA
Our South Carolina adventure started in Myrtle Beach on November 8, 2013, with a stay at Briarcliffe RV Resort for four nights so we wouldn't be on the road for Lee's birthday on November 10. Myrtle Beach in the off-season is really quiet. We can't imagine what it would be like during the summer because there was nothing but hotel after hotel lining the streets. And, amusement parks and miniature golf courses were everywhere we turned. We found out too late that Myrtle Beach State Park has a beautiful campground which accommodates big rigs and, the best part is, it's right on the ocean! Oh, well. Trying to find the perfect campground isn't always an easy thing to do, especially when one isn't familiar with the area.
WonderWorks is an interactive, educational attraction at the Broadway at the Beach shopping center in Myrtle Beach. Although we were fascinated by this upside-down building, we didn't go through it. It seemed it would be more fun with children.
The catfish in Lake Broadway in the Broadway at the Beach shopping center. All one had to do is stop on the boardwalk and the fish were there with their mouths open, waiting to be fed!
Lake Broadway
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park
As our journey continued south, we stopped at the Oaks at Point South in Yemassee, South Carolina, for two weeks. It was a luxury to stay in one place for more than a few days. At one time, plans were in the works to make Yemassee the Gateway to Hilton Head so five motels, four gas stations, a couple of restaurants and a couple of fast food restaurants were built. But, plans went awry and nothing else was built. So, here we were in the middle of nowhere with plenty of places to eat, sleep and fuel up the car, but not much to see as Charleston was about 60 miles east, Hilton Head was about 40 miles and Savannah, Georgia was about 45 miles south. Even the closest Wal-Mart was 30 miles away. Got milk? That was 13 miles away since none of the mini-markets at the gas stations carried it! Needless to say, we put a lot of miles on the Jeep.
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River, Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina.
Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired on April 12, 1861. The building of the fort was begun in 1829, as a result of the War of 1812 and the need for coastal fortifications. It was still not done in December, 1860, when the first troops were moved in. Fort Sumter was damaged extensively during the Civil War and what one sees today bears little resemblance to what it was like in 1861.
The actual flag that flew over Fort Sumter in 1861
The current US flag in the foreground plus five historic flags fly over Fort Sumter. There are two United States flags (1861 and 1865), two Confederate States flags (1861 and 1863) and the South Carolina state flag which was adopted in 1861 and is still in use.
Charleston, with the steeple of St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Charleston harbor
Trinity United Methodist Church, Charleston. Said to be modeled after Church of the Madeleine in Paris, the pews are from original church of mid-1800's
Trinity United Methodist Chapel, stained glass made by Tiffany,
St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Charleston. Built in 1836. The congregation was founded in 1681 and is the oldest congregation in South Carolina.
The French Quarter, Charleston
The front doors of The Huguenot Church, Charleston
More of the French Quarter, Charleston
I love the ferns growing in the brick wall!
The Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Sheldon, South Carolina. Prince William's Parish Church was built in 1751-1757 and partially burned during the American Revolution. It was rebuilt and there is some controversy over whether it was burned by General Sherman during the Civil War or whether it was gutted during the rebuilding of nearby houses that were burned by Sherman. In any case, this is all that is left. It was an Anglican church mostly paid for by Lt. Gov. William Bull, 1683-1755, who is buried here. It is often called Sheldon Church after Bull's plantation.
One of the alligators at The Oaks at Point South RV Park.
The Oaks at Point South RV Park
The Oaks at Point South RV Park
Low Country Visitor's Center, Yemassee, South Carolina
Beaufort, South Carolina, pronounced Bew-fert, as opposed to the way it is pronounced in North Carolina, pronounced Bo-fert (long O), is a charming southern town. The old mansions are abundant, the landscape is beautiful, the people are friendly and polite and have such cute accents! Of course, Lee reminds me that we're in the south, they don't have accents, I do!!!
Beaufort
Beaufort
Dr. Joseph Johnson house, built in 1859, aka "The Castle". Used as a hospital during Civil War - just a little sun shining on the tree.
Lewis Reeve Sams house, built in 1852, used in the film, "Prince of Tides"
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Hilton Head
Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head
GEORGIA
Our only stop in Georgia was Savannah, which happens to be the oldest city in the state. What a beautiful city. The town was planned by James Edward Oglethorpe in the early part of the 1700's with 22 park-like squares in the downtown area.
The Lady and Sons Restaurant - Paula Deens' restaurant probably has some of the best food I've ever eaten. I won't rate it as the best because I had some pretty spectacular lobster in Maine, but it was soooo good!!! Here again, the charm of the southern people was so delightful.
Owens-Thomas House, Savannah, Georgia. Built 1816-1819, designed by William Jay before his 21st birthday! George W. Owens, a planter, congressman, lawyer and mayor of Savannah acquired it in 1830. It remained in his family until 1951 when his granddaughter bequeathed it to Telfair Museum of Art.
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, founded 1741, Savannah. This church was built in 1843.
Downtown Savannah
The Church of St. John the Baptist became the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in 1850. The parish was first established in the late 1700's. The cathedral was rebuilt after a devestating fire in February, 1898.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
City Hall
Next stop: Florida!
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