Hidden History of Old Charleston

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

From the Lowcountry's first recorded duel to old-fashioned summers at the 'hottest spot in town", these pages will captivate you with stories of people, events and places that have all but vanished from memory.

Find out the real history behind some of Charleston's beloved mansions and learn about the early plantations and their owners. Join the authors as they relate the riots and romance, the preservation and politics - and even a ghost story - from Charleston's hidden history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596298439
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/15/2010
Series:	Hidden History
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,055,634
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

A native Charlestonian, Margaret (Peg) M.R. Eastman was a professional guide at Winterthur Museum in Delaware. She coauthored Hidden History of Old Charleston and authored Remembering Old Charleston. She is a freelance writer for the Charleston Mercury and has lectured on Charleston architecture.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 9

Preface 11

The Barbadians 17

Founding Mothers 21

Sons of Liberty 35

The Duello 43

Politics and Pride 49

Men of Valor 59

The Promise 79

Assault on Myrtle Grove 89

The “Big House” at 274 Calhoun Street 105

Old-fashioned Summers 119

Villa Margherita 129

Women of Destiny 139

Notes 149

Bibliography 153

About the Authors 157