I thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit to stately Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston, South Carolina. Established in the 1680s by Major John Boone (no relation to Daniel!), it's one of America's oldest working plantations. Read the rest of this entry »

The Old Sheldon Church ruins near Beaufort on the South Carolina coast aren't on any map, but this peaceful and picturesque site is worth a visit if you're ever in the area.

Originally known as the Church of Prince William's Parish, the building was built between 1745 and 1755. It's considered one of the first Greek temple imitations in America. Read the rest of this entry »

I found a lovely oasis south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Brookgreen Sculpture Gardens, the oldest and largest attraction of its kind in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »