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Charleston's 350th Commemoration


In 2020, the City of Charleston and its citizens will commemorate its 350th anniversary of the arrival of English settlers from Barbados to Charles Towne Landing in 1670 and share Charleston’s full and accurate story up to the present day. Throughout the year, we will honor the customs, diverse cultures, and rich heritage through a deep reflection and true representation of the city’s history.

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Arts & Culture

How artists and arts institutions lead the conversation on race in America

How artists and arts institutions lead the conversation on race in America

Arts under pressure: Local groups describe challenges of surviving pandemic, vision for better future

Arts under pressure: Local groups describe challenges of surviving pandemic, vision for better future

Museum opens with virtual exhibit of 'Etchings to Pastels'

Museum opens with virtual exhibit of 'Etchings to Pastels'

Review: For artist Fletcher Williams III, a white picket fence is a national divide

Review: For artist Fletcher Williams III, a white picket fence is a national divide

Civics & Government

Hicks: A grand exposition features a bout between Charleston and Ben Tillman

Hicks: A grand exposition features a bout between Charleston and Ben Tillman

Hicks: A fire, a hurricane and an earthquake derail Charleston's recovery

Hicks: A fire, a hurricane and an earthquake derail Charleston's recovery

Hicks: During Reconstruction, strife hampers progress in post-war Charleston

Hicks: During Reconstruction, strife hampers progress in post-war Charleston

Hicks: Locals escape Charleston as Civil War reduces it to a city of ruins

Hicks: Locals escape Charleston as Civil War reduces it to a city of ruins

Commerce & Industry

350 years ago, Charleston's 1st settlers sought right piece of land; choices abound still

350 years ago, Charleston's 1st settlers sought right piece of land; choices abound still

Charleston businesses using 'Gullah' and 'Geechee' in brands say they'll change names

Charleston businesses using 'Gullah' and 'Geechee' in brands say they'll change names

SC reopens Hunting Island lighthouse, Ted Turner's former island for tours

SC reopens Hunting Island lighthouse, Ted Turner's former island for tours

Happy Birthday Charleston: 350 reasons why we love this city

Happy Birthday Charleston: 350 reasons why we love this city

Nature

Built by enslaved people, Lowcountry rice impoundments now

Built by enslaved people, Lowcountry rice impoundments now

Christy Hand walks through a South Carolina marsh to check camera traps for images of elusive black rail

Few will ever see SC's elusive black rail. Will climate change make it vanish forever?

Charleston icons: Special symbols that speak to Charleston history

Charleston icons: Special symbols that speak to Charleston history

A sizable earthquake hit NC, but Charleston is vulnerable, too

A sizable earthquake hit NC, but Charleston is vulnerable, too

Food & Agriculture

Charleston cook takes second place in Old Farmer's Almanac recipe contest

Charleston cook takes second place in Old Farmer's Almanac recipe contest

Sweet memories: Charleston chef BJ Dennis works to replicate 19th century peanut and molasses candy

Sweet memories: Charleston chef BJ Dennis works to replicate 19th century peanut and molasses candy

A Brief History of Beer

A Brief History of Beer

‘A Happy Place’: Georgetown Ball and Que restaurant celebrates 50th anniversary

‘A Happy Place’: Georgetown Ball and Que restaurant celebrates 50th anniversary

Geography & Places

Town of Summerville hosts public event series to present plans for the next 20 years

Town of Summerville hosts public event series to present plans for the next 20 years

Archaeologists pinpoint Tar Bluff location of patriot John Laurens' death

Archaeologists pinpoint Tar Bluff location of patriot John Laurens' death

Trident hospital celebrates 45 years (1).JPG

Trident hospital celebrates 45 years

Welcome to Pawleys Island: The oldest and “arrogantly shabby” beach resort on the East Coast

Welcome to Pawleys Island: The oldest and “arrogantly shabby” beach resort on the East Coast

Human Rights

In 21 seconds, granite column that held John C. Calhoun above Charleston tumbled to ground

In 21 seconds, granite column that held John C. Calhoun above Charleston tumbled to ground

Commentary: Why Calhoun is not a great fit for The Charleston Museum

Commentary: Why Calhoun is not a great fit for The Charleston Museum

'History came to life' in John Lewis' surprise 2013 visit to Charleston's Gibbes Museum

'History came to life' in John Lewis' surprise 2013 visit to Charleston's Gibbes Museum

What You Missed: Civil rights giant John Lewis dead at 80

What You Missed: Civil rights giant John Lewis dead at 80

Military & Veterans

Behre: Former Charleston Navy Base landmark finally reemerges in ship shape

Behre: Former Charleston Navy Base landmark finally reemerges in ship shape

350 years in Charleston's military history

350 years in Charleston's military history

Charleston divers-in-training now practicing skills on Patriots Points' historic ships

Charleston divers-in-training now practicing skills on Patriots Points' historic ships

Commentary: Charleston isn't the only SC institution celebrating 350 years

Commentary: Charleston isn't the only SC institution celebrating 350 years

Race & Identity

Clemson discovers graves of dozens of people enslaved by John C. Calhoun
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Clemson discovers graves of dozens of people enslaved by John C. Calhoun

Charleston County decides on 5-lane Highway 41 through historic Phillips community
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Charleston County decides on 5-lane Highway 41 through historic Phillips community

North Charleston nearing completion of historic Liberty Hill exhibit at Intermodal Center
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North Charleston nearing completion of historic Liberty Hill exhibit at Intermodal Center

Charleston's African American Museum marks milestone, on track for 2022 opening
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Charleston's African American Museum marks milestone, on track for 2022 opening

Faith & Spirituality

National Baptist women's ministry gets leader from SC for first time in 30 years
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National Baptist women's ministry gets leader from SC for first time in 30 years

Norris Burkes: The sins of the fathers still impact our lives today
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Norris Burkes: The sins of the fathers still impact our lives today

Berkeley County pastors advancing conversations on racism in small town
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Berkeley County pastors advancing conversations on racism in small town

Charleston clergy call for hope, unity at prayer service following Calhoun statue removal
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Charleston clergy call for hope, unity at prayer service following Calhoun statue removal

Sports & Recreation

College of Charleston Sports: 250th Anniversary

College of Charleston Sports: 250th Anniversary

Beyond the Bridge Run: A user's guide to Charleston's parade of spring events

Beyond the Bridge Run: A user's guide to Charleston's parade of spring events

Popular Charleston sports events on the schedule

Popular Charleston sports events on the schedule

Patriots Point partners with International Diving Institute to provide real-world experience for students

Patriots Point partners with International Diving Institute to provide real-world experience for students

Women & Gender Studies

Fort Sullivan DAR celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Fort Sullivan DAR celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

SC women celebrate a century of having the right to vote, call on more women to seek office

SC women celebrate a century of having the right to vote, call on more women to seek office

We the Women Episode 19: Anita Zucker

We the Women Episode 19: Anita Zucker

How SC women fought for and earned the right the vote

How SC women fought for and earned the right the vote

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