This week’s Random Picture is of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina. This image was taken a few years ago on a harbor tour. One of our stops was under the bridge. This article was originally posted to … [Read more...]
March 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Random Picture of the Week #27: Charleston Lighthouse on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina
This week’s random image is another shot from the Charleston Harbor Tour. This strange looking tower over looking the harbor is actually a modern take on a lighthouse. This lighthouse is the Charleston Lighthouse. This article was originally … [Read more...]
March 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Random Picture of the Week #26: The Flags Over Fort Sumter
This week’s random image was originally posted for 4th of July posted in honor of our nation’s holiday. But since this a repost from another blog, I wanted to post it today. Its of the flags that flew over Fort Sumter. The Flags Over Fort … [Read more...]
March 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Random Picture of the Week #25: Maersk Visby Cargo Ship Spotted in Charleston Harbor in View of Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
This weeks random image was taken during a harbor tour of Charleston Harbor. Its of the Maersk Visby Cargo Ship with the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge as a back drop. Maersk Visby Cargo Ship This colorful vessel is named the Maersk Visby and is … [Read more...]
August 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter started construction in 1829 and was named after the Revolutionary War hero, General Thomas Sumter, and was part of a series of fortifications on the southern U.S. coast to protect the harbors. By the time the Civil War begin in 1861 it … [Read more...]
August 16, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The Abandoned Castle Pinckney in Charleston Harbor, Charleston, South Carolina
Castle Pinckney is located on Shutes Folley Island in Charleston Harbor, Charleston South Carolina. Originally named Fort Pinkey when General George Washington saw that the island was strategically placed and ordered a fort be built on the … [Read more...]
May 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Cooper River and connects downtown Charleston, South Carolina to Mount Pleasant. This eight lane bridge is on U.S. Route 17 and was opened in 2005 was designed to replace the old … [Read more...]
