Charleston Charm

5x7 inch

Oil on linen panel

Available in my Etsy Shop.

My family visited Charleston last summer for one day, which was not long enough. I fell in love with this beautiful and historical town. My favorite part was the carriage ride around the town. I was able to take lots of reference photos of carriages and the beautiful architecture. Don't know why it has taken me so long to paint some of my memories of the beautiful charm of Charleston.

Little Known Facts about Charleston, SC

1.) Charleston boasts the first public college, museum and playhouse in the United States.

2.) George Gershwin composed his well known opera Porgy and Bess while living on Folly Beach, South Carolina.  Porgy and Bess are buried in the James Island Presbyterian Church graveyard.

3.) The first game of golf played in the United States took place in Charleston, South Carolina.

4.) North America's longest cable-stayed bridge spans the Charleston Harbor.  The Arthur J. Ravenel Jr.
Bridge connects historic Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

5.) The first shot to be fired in the Civil War was fired by Citadel Cadets stationed on Morris Island

Do you know a fun fact about Charleston that you would like to share? 

Fun facts from:www.locountry.com