Brian Hicks of the Post & Courier is writing a series of columns on Charleston history. They offer some fascinating insights in the making of the city.
Charleston Post & Courier
Here is a series of links starting with the most recent column.
Charleston reclaims its former glory, and soul, in the late 20 century
Charleston’s 1900s renaissance brought success…and violence
A grand exhibition features a bout between Charleston and Ben Tillman
Fire, hurricane, earthquake derail Charleston’s recovery
During Reconstruction, strife hampers Charleston’s progress
Locals escape Charleston as Civil War reduces it to ruins
Charleston watches Civil War begin, and feels consequences
Charleston sets itself, and the country, on path to civil war
Charleston becomes ground zero for abolition debate
Charleston struggles as SC fights federal government
Slave revolt rumors pit Charleston officials against governor
Charleston becomes hub of commerce, culture in early 1800s
Return of rice rebuilds Charleston, reignites slavery debate
A new country, a new freedom and a new name for ‘Charleston’
Long British occujpation takes a heavy toll on Charles Town
The British empire strikes back with a siege on Charles Town
Battle of Sullivan’s Island is a precursor to America’s declaration
A tea party, a continental congress and the beginning of a Revolution
Charles Town colonists find grass is greener under Liberty Tree
Colonial Charles Town endures a violent response to the Stamp Act
British begin to wear out their welcome in Charles Town
The Great Fire of 1740 sparks a decade of rebuilding Charles Town
A decade of prosperity ends with a heavy toll for Charles Town
Charles Town Dumps the Lords Proprietors
Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet and the end of piracy in Charles Town
The Yamassee War has serious consequences for Charles Town
Charles Town endured hardship with the rise of rice and men
The story of the first Memorial Day, a holiday born in Charleston
Charles Town grew despite epidemics, hurricanes and political discord
The call of Oyster Point attracted settlers to the peninsula
Slavery comes to the New World as settlers adopt the name Charleston
The early days of Charles Town could drive a settler to drink