Trace the early route of trade from Charleston to the Santee Canal, a marvel of engineering known also as America's first superhighway. Hear the tale of the CSS David, a tiny ship that revolutionized naval warfare. Visit several historic churches, and then enter the serene grounds of Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery. Delight in gliding by boat through Cypress Gardens, glorious with springtime.
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Joanna Angle chronicles the early history of Moncks Corner. Moncks Corner was an important trading post, and more than a dozen Revolutionary War battles took place in and around this area. One of...
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In this segment, Joanna Angle discusses the history and construction of the Santee Canal, a critical location built for in-land travel, and trade, to accommodate the increasing demand for indigo and...
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The Berkeley County Museum features artifacts from Moncks Corner’s earliest days, all the way up to the present day. One of the museum’s favorite exhibits is the 3/8 scale model of the C.S.S. David, a...
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Moncks Corner is the home of Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery. Joanna Angle reads an excerpt about Mepkin Abbey by Pat Conroy, and Father Francis Klein joins to elaborate on the life of a monk, and...
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In this segment on Moncks Corner, Joanna Angle highlights three of the county’s historic churches: Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Saint James Goose Creek Church, and Pumpkin Hill Chapel.
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The final segment on Moncks Corner is about Cypress Gardens. Originally part of Dean Hall Plantation, it today serves as a public garden, where visitors can take flat-bottom boat rides throughout the...