Travels with Kelli

  DESTINATION AWAITS:  Today’s historic adventure was to the first colony of South Carolina, that was established in 1670. Not the oldest colony in the new world. That award goes to St. Augustine in 1565.  This English colony was built on the marshy point just off the Ashley River. It consists of 664 acres and includes a Animal forest (aka zoo), an African American cemetery, the Legare Waring House, Founders Hall, and excavation that’s on going.  Sadly I was not able to see the house or the hall due to private events. Guess that means a return trip and another blog dedicated to them.  Below are a rendition of what the housing would probably been like back then. There was places to show how they farmed. It was interesting to hear that they thought that sugar cane and tobacco would have been successful. After trial and error they found peas, rice, indigo to name a few.  Over all my thoughts : * turning into the drive you are transported to another place. The ...

DESTINATION AWAITS:  Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse is now part of the NPS. The lighthouse itself  isn’t open to visitors, but during the day you can roam the grounds. I thought I did a blog about it but can’t find it so here we go again.  ADDRESS: 1815 ION ave, Sullivan's Island, SC JUST THE FACTS (BRIEF HISTORY): * It’s know also as the Charleston Light * Most modern lighthouse in the country * Triangular and slim in structure, this design while halo withstanding hurricane force winds up to 125 mph * White color blocks before changing to Black blocks (the black replacing the orange coloring) * height 140 ‘ foot tall, staying same with until it reaches the beacon light fixture * original light fixture was a 28 million candle power optical (quickly replaced) *  construction began in 1960 completed in 1962  * This modern lighthouse has both an elevator and AC  * in 2008 ownership changed from Coastguard to the NPS though Coastguard still check & maintains ...

This is the beginning of my 60th journey around the year and I plan on seeing a lot. Going to get the  national park pass, the SC state park pass, new knee, cameras, and a full tank of gas then off I will go seeking new adventures through history. On the list for this year: 1. Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter 2. More walking in Charleston Streets to see the historical homes 3. The Presidents tour with RJ this summer. (Goal Mt Rushmore) 4. Several Plantations in the low country 5. Savannah 6. Beaufort and Bluffton 7. Several Festivals: Lowcountry shrimp festival (May), Gullah Festival (Beaufort) May 26-28 SC peach festival (Sept?) 8. Charlestowne Historic Site These are few items that I can think of off the top of my head that I’d like to see in 2023. HOpe you will join me on this adventure. See you at the next bend in the road, Kelli *photo taken on IOP at sunset 

Miles Brewton was born in 1731 in Charleston. His father was a goldsmith and was associated with the city's banking and financial circles in town.  Miles Brewton gained the property at 27 King Street through as they say "by a good marriage" to Mary Izard.  Since I will not sugar coat history, he was south Carolina's biggest slave trader, owning 8 trading ships, and wealthiest man in the area. In 1765 he started construction on the Georgian Palladian brick home. By the time of the beginnings of the Revolutionary War he owner several indigo and rice plantations. Miles was a highly successful merchant and plantation owner of the era and was elected to the second congress in 1775. Sadly, he and his family were lost at sea when the ship they were traveling on when down during their trip to the north to Philadelphia.  His sister, Rebecca Brewton Motte inherited the home. She herself would also make a name for herself during the revolutionary War.  Rebecca was a strong supp...

Edisto Island is one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina. It is known for its beautiful beaches, old plantations, and wildlife. The island was named after the Edisto Indians who came to the island to fish. The island has a colorful history from pirates to British soldiers, Gullah slaves, to wealthy plantation owners, confederate and union soldiers. The history is very interesting but I will let you explore that on your own.  Today, many of the plantations have been repurposed into inns or even restaurants while others have been preserved for its history and wild life.  Botany Bay Road One of our stops was to the Botany Bay Heritage preserve and wildlife area which was John Meyer wish for the land to become after his wife death in 2007.  Remains of Sea Cloud Plantation The plantation was two separate places - Sea Cloud and Bleak Hall. They grew Sea Island Cotton.This crop continued through the Civil War but when in 1917 it was distorted by the boll weevil.What you ask is ...

A.  This city block but maybe its two  or three blocks of canvas creating a story of it’s own. Stories that might be easy to read and others might need some cliff notes or just subtitles to understand the artists thoughts. I’m just going to post the pictures and you can create your own story for them. B. C. D.  E.  F.  G.  H. I.  J.  A. Yoga studio 200 Westcott St, Houston, Tx.  B. Artist Donkeeboy , Caroline Street and Walker Street C. Anniversary rodeo mural - 9 stories tall, 1 market squares garage (Prairie Street at Travis Street) Artist GONZO247 D & J. Mars mural -  artist Sebastian “MrD1987” Boileau*   and Eyeful Art , Leland St and Caroline Street. Each side has a variation on the Mars theme. E.  Zero Hunger mural is the largest in the city, artist: Dragon76 F & I. Houston’s Graffiti Building   Chartres Street. Various Artists and the murals seem to change.  G. El Taco Rico Aracely food truc...

  These might not all be presidents but they were influencers. (L-R, Stephen F Austin, Samuel Houston, Abe Lincoln, and George Washington) The busts were created by sculptor David Adickes. His studio is located in Houston and the following pictures are from his studio.  He is also the creator of the Sam Houston statue that I talked about here .  I understand that his busts were put into a park in Virginia but it was demolished and now you can tour the ruins with John Plashal Photo . You know that at some point this amateur photographer plans on going.  So who is this? My final guest is: James Garfield, second guess: Rutherford B Hayes. Who do you think it is? And  I think using my Sherlock Holmes detective skills I have deduced that this is Benjamin Harrison. Am I right?  These presidents were easy to figure out. I even got the ones that were behind or sideways in the picture. I think I know my presidents. How many presidents can you name? As I was research...