Two sides, one past
Joshua Washington of Yonges Island, a Civil War re-enactor, was among the crowd who attended a 2005 ceremony to unveil a new historical marker at the Whilden House in the old Village in Mount Pleasant. Elias Whilden, planter and mayor, built his house in 1840. One of his sons, John Marshall Whilden was captain of the Citadel cadets who fired the first shot of the Civil War on Jan. 9, 1861. File/staff
From left, Brienna Hanson, Angelique Anderson, Matthew Draeger and Udanti Rendsland walk down a wreath that was placed at the end of the Red River Valley Veteranís Memorial in Paris, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012 during a Memorial Day service put on by the Paris Independent Bikers. (AP Photo / The Paris News, Sam Craft)
The grave of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris is seen through an American flag as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb 6, 2012 at the age of 22 while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
By Lisa Hartzog: Of course, it was taken on Folly Beach - in October of 2013. In October, there are not very many places where you can still enjoy the the beach in your bathing suit, playing volleyball, fishing from the pier, sunbathing and swimming! Charleston is one of the glorious few!
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The African-American History Monument, sculptured by Ed Dwight of Colorado and dedicated in 2001, is on the South Carolina Statehouse grounds in Columbia. File/Leroy Burnell/staff
The Confederate battle flag was removed from the grounds of the South Carolina statehouse last summer. File/John Bazemore/AP
A group stops by the Defenders’ of the Confederacy monument at White Point Garden. The statue was dedicated in 1932. Leroy Burnell/Staff
The base of the Calhoun statue in Marion Square was defaced last summer. file/staff
A plaque that honors World War I soldiers on a Greenwood County memorial splits the soldiers killed into “white’ and “colored.” File/Jeffrey Collins/AP
Denmark Vesey Monument is in Hampton Park. Grace Beahm/Staff
A statue of former South Carolina governor and U.S. senator Benjamin “Pitchfork Ben” Tillman stands at the Statehouse in Columbia. Tillman openly promoted racial discrimination and violence. File/AP
The John C. Calhoun statue rises from Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Calhoun was an ardent support of slavery and states’ rights. File/Leroy Burnell/staff
The Wade Hampton monument is at Statehouse in Columbia. File/Leroy Burnell/staff
Mickey Campbell, who works for the town of Edgefield, trims grass around a statue of Strom Thurmond that was erected in 1984 in the town's square. File/staff
A Confederate naval jack hangs in the Summerall Chapel. Russell Pace/The Citadel
A group of school children make their way through the African American Monument after it was dedicated in 2001 in Columbia File/Mary Ann Chastain/AP
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry monument is located at the very tip of the Battery where high Battery and low Battery meet. Brad Nettles/Staff
Joshua Washington of Yonges Island, a Civil War re-enactor, was among the crowd who attended a 2005 ceremony to unveil a new historical marker at the Whilden House in the old Village in Mount Pleasant. Elias Whilden, planter and mayor, built his house in 1840. One of his sons, John Marshall Whilden was captain of the Citadel cadets who fired the first shot of the Civil War on Jan. 9, 1861. File/staff
Michael Allen of the National Park Service. (File/Sean Rayford/The New York Times)
Alphonso Brown, owner of Gullah Tours, would like to see more black-related historic sites marked throughout Charleston. File/Brad Nettles/staff
Local historian Harlan Greene says while new markers conveying African-American history represent progress, they also have limitations as a teaching tool. File/Brad Nettles/staff
From left, Brienna Hanson, Angelique Anderson, Matthew Draeger and Udanti Rendsland walk down a wreath that was placed at the end of the Red River Valley Veteranís Memorial in Paris, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012 during a Memorial Day service put on by the Paris Independent Bikers. (AP Photo / The Paris News, Sam Craft)
By Jim Miller: The Feed and Seed Marching Abominable Band - A Piccolo Spoleto fixture.
Mrs. Whaley's Garden offers comfortable seating in the backyard. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
American flags wave near the grave of Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb. 6, 2012, in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Visitors enjoy Mrs. Whaley's garden and its various decorations during The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program tour at Spoleto USA. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
Visitors enjoy some shade in the Garden at George Eveleigh House during The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program tour at Spoleto USA. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Janice Rogers of Kiawah Island: Photo taken at Edisto Island Serpentarium
By Sally S. Howard of Summerville: Taken at Brookgreen Gardens
Navy and Army Veteran Bud Mackey sets up flag posts before the start of a Memorial Day service at the Red River Valley Veteranís Memorial in Paris, Texas Sunday, May 27, 2012. (AP Photo / The Paris News, Sam Craft)
The perennial shrub Justicia brandegeeana, commonly known as "Shrimp plant" because of its shape, flourishes in the warm climate of Charleston as seen here at the Mcgee Garden. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
Several novelty garden items adorn the McGee Garden. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Bill Lackner of Mount Pleasant: Rope on board Pinta (or was it Nina?) in Mount Pleasant.
By Milne McCallum: Taken on the Isle of Palms, May 13, 2014 This little guy looked liked he was getting ready to surf. Hang Ten on the Amaryllis.
By Angie Bridges: Something about watching the sunrise from waterfront park. It is so refreshing! Peaceful and a great way to start your day!
By Jackie Sunday of Mount Pleasant: Church in Charleston
By Marilyn Beal of Mount Pleasant: Taken at Magnolia Gardens.
By Michael Trotman: Sailing Charleston Harbor.
Visitors enjoy Mrs. Whaley's garden and its various decorations during The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program tour at Spoleto USA. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Maria Rapchick of Johns Island: This photo was taken at The Philadelphia Zoo one weekend when I went home to visit my family.
A bouquet of flowers in a can wrapped in a photo is seen as visitors pause along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Monday, May 28, 2012, on Memorial Day in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
By Bill Walters of Mount Pleasant
Mrs. Whaley's Garden accomodates conveniently located garden tools in odd knick-knacks around the house. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Jim Babb: Seabrook Island.
By Michael D. Summer of Sumter: I quickly heeded the Dangerous Curves Ahead warning from this resident of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
By Robin McRae of Mount Pleasant: This photo was taken at Palmetto Islands Park.
By C. Cummings of Charleston: How about the curves of a mother turtle on her way to lay eggs out at Folly Beach?
Retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Chad Casey, of Canton, Ga., places American flags at the graves at Georgia National Cemetery, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†(AP Photo/David Goldman)
By Debbie Pustorino.
By Bill Bond: Folks getting an early start at Beachwalker Country Park on Memorial Day.
The grave of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris is seen through an American flag as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb 6, 2012 at the age of 22 while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
American flags wave near Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris' grave marker, center, as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb 6, 2012 while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
By Beth Kirchner: Kayaking on Shem Creek, Memorial Day 2014.
Rows of Lacecap Hydrangeas on display in Mrs. Whaley's Garden as part of The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program tour at Spoleto USA. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is seen as the Sun rises on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Monday, May 28, 2012, on Memorial Day in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
By Maggie Gregory: Taken under the Folly Beach pier
Lacecap Hydrangeas are a common sight in the natural flora of Charleston, S.C. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
The grave of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris is seen through an American flag as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb. 6, 2012, in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
By Lisa Hartzog: Of course, it was taken on Folly Beach - in October of 2013. In October, there are not very many places where you can still enjoy the the beach in your bathing suit, playing volleyball, fishing from the pier, sunbathing and swimming! Charleston is one of the glorious few!
By Terri Sanderson of Goose Creek: This photo was taken at Boneyard Beach, Bulls Island
By Jim Miller: Curves abound (neck, wings and ripples in the water) in this image of a tricolor heron taken at the Pitt Street bridge last weekend.
The Garden at George Eveleigh House also accomodates citrus blooms along with floral arrangments. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Frances Huneycutt: Folly Beach.
Historian Joseph McGill (left) joins others from the Old Exchange Building in unveiling a historical marker about slave auctions. The marker was dedicated in March at East Bay and Gillon streets. File/Robert Behre/Staff
The Noisette rose, named after Phillipe Noisette, is native to South Carolina and seen in many well-tended gardens in Charleston. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
Cathy Ridge, of West Cobb, Ga., lays flowers at the grave of her husband, retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Charles Edward Ridge, Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga.†(AP Photo/David Goldman)
American flags wave near Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris' grave marker, center, as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb. 6, 2012, in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
By Anne Hicks of Summerville: 10-Sided Yin-Yang Globes. A fun craft activity using 10 strips of computer paper all intertwined.
A heron makes its nest in the McGee Garden. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
Cathy Ridge, of West Cobb, Ga., touches an American flag at the grave of her husband, retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Charles Edward Ridge, Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga.†(AP Photo/David Goldman)
American flags wave near the grave of Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga.†Harris died Feb 6, 2012 while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Christine and David LaHue from Columbus, Ohio enjoy refreshing tea with Patti McGee at the McGee Garden as part of the Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program tour at Spoleto USA. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Nancy Allen of North Charleston: I didn't know how beautiful the lines of a palmetto were until I stood under one and looked up.
By Anne Hicks: What could be more FUN than swimming with Granddaddy! Kaleb Shultz, Steve Hicks, Nicky Shultz and Jennifer Hicks.
By Mark Cowell of Hanahan: I thought of submitting this for "blue" but it also has some great curves at the Blue Angels performed over Charleston.
Curious visitors enjoy the McGee Garden in The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program tour at Spoleto USA. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
- Eesha Patkar
By Tom Zollars of Johns Island: Newfoundland, Canada
By Nancy Forrest of Mount Pleasant: The photo is of a half of a wrap-around staircase from a residence in Mt Pleasant.
By Mary Vogel of Charleston: A Spirea leaf with morning dew and sun ... lots of "curves" showing!
By Mike Warren: Scottish Games at Boone Hall. Great food, friendly people, Scottish country dancing, and Celtic rock bands dressed in kilts.
By Nancy L. Williams: Worth a thousand words, this photo on a "sunsational" day at Folly Beach tells it all.
Patti McGee spruces up her garden with a koi fish pond. Eesha Patkar/Special to The Post and Courier
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By Harriette Bayse: Photo shot on Sullivan's Island. Harriette Bayse and son Henry Bayse.
By Kevin Cunningham of Charleston: Here's my entry for this week's photo contest. The photo shows curves of water jetting from the fountains at Waterfront Park.
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