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Susan Pringle Frost, a Charleston native and suffragette, founded the Preservation Society of Charleston in 1920 to save the city's historic buildings after learning the Manigault House was to become...
Houses and Gardens
Many homes and gardens that have existed since colonial times in South Carolina. Many of these homes have been restored, reconstructed or maintained for visitors to view today.
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Rainbow Row is a highly popular tourist attraction located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Although the buildings look bright and new, these houses date all the way back to the 1700’s...
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Step into the world of Brookgreen Gardens, where volunteers play a vital role in preserving the legacy of Archer and Anna Huntington. From tending to the lush gardens and collaborating with...
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Discover the captivating world of native wildlife at Brookgreen Gardens. This video takes you on a journey through the Low Country Zoo, a sanctuary for indigenous species designed to mimic their...
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Discover how unbeknownst to her at the time, Anna's acquisitions resulted in an extensive representation of women artists. Join the first woman director of the institution as she highlights the...
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Follow the journey of Archer Milton Huntington, a wealthy philanthropist, and his wife Anna Hyatt Huntington, a renowned artist. Learn how their shared passion for art and nature led them to create...
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Learn about Brookgreen Gardens’ history, from its early roots as a plantation to its transformation into a cherished cultural haven. Delve into the fascinating heritage that shaped Brookgreen...
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This photo gallery of the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House contains the following shots: Portraits of Modjeska Monteith Simkins. Inside the exhibit “An Advocate of the People” inside the home. A wall...
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Built between 1890 and 1895, this one-story cottage was home to Modjeska Monteith Simkins, considered "the Matriarch of Civil Rights activists of South Carolina," from 1932 until her death on April 5...
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Built between 1890 and 1895, this one-story cottage was home to Modjeska Monteith Simkins, considered "the Matriarch of Civil Rights activists of South Carolina," from 1932 until her death on April 5...