Charleston is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Which means it also has a lot of local stories, legends, and history. Some things that we know are true? The 10 items on this list of little-known historical facts about Charleston. Here are some facts from the history of Charleston that you'll want to familiarize yourself with first of your next trip.
What if you want to learn about the history of Charleston with a local guide? All of our Charleston tours are filled with little-known facts about local history. It was originally established in 1670 (just 50 years after Plymouth Rock). In 1776, an important battle of the War of Independence, the Battle of Fort Sullivan, was fought here. It was the first major victory for the Americans.
The College of Charleston was founded in 1770 and is the thirteenth oldest school in the country. Many of the university's founders played a pivotal role in the War of Independence and signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1736, the oldest theater in the United States, the Dock Street Theater, opened. You can still see productions here today.
In 1786, Harleston Green, the oldest golf club in the United States, was established. Today, it's still considered the birthplace of American golf. In 1886, Charleston established its first baseball team (then called Sea Gulls). In 1670, the British landed in Charleston.
They initially headed here from Barbados (where they had arrived in 1962) in search of supplies and supplies. After discovering the cultivation of sugar cane in Charleston, they settled in the area. If you've ever been to Bridgetown in Barbados, you're likely to recognize Charleston almost instantly. The two cities have an almost identical design.
Many of Charleston's streets are named after areas of Barbados, and the 17th-century architecture is similar to the style of Bridgetown buildings. While much of the city was inspired by an island city in Barbados, the buildings on Rainbow Row weren't painted in technicolor until the 20th century. In 1931, resident Dorothy Haskell Porcher Legge painted her house a bright pink. The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality.
It began in the 17th century, when captains returned home from the sea. They placed pineapples on their porches to welcome guests they hadn't seen since they set sail. Charleston is a city with a rich history. Founded in 1670 by English colonists, it has experienced many ups and downs, from being hit by a major earthquake in 1718 to being occupied by British troops during the War of Independence.
But perhaps his best-known moment was in 1861, when the Civil War began. It all started when Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor. On average, Charleston has 230 sunny days a year, representing 63%. The average annual temperature is 65 degrees, making us a temperate tropical climate.
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