A journey back in history in South Carolina

After visiting the Old Sheldon Church Ruins we drove to Magnolia Plantation, a place full of history. We strolled through the gardens and enjoyed the many beautiful sights, before we attended the “From Slavery to Freedom” tour. Until a year ago, one of the former slaver still used to live on the plantation. He and his family were very loyal to the owners, and members of this formerly slave family are still working for them till this very day. Back in time, when slavery still was practiced, the owner was somehow progressive compared to other plantation holders. He wanted his slaves to be educated and taught them how to read and write and wanted them to attend church. He treated them “with more respect” then others did. We left this place deeply moved and with shaking knees and heavy hearts.  

The main house.

Beautiful flowers as far as the eye could see.

We saw quite a few peacocks.

Look at the gorgeous feathers.

Spanish Moss everywhere.

Donkeys and Ponys.

As we attended the tour, we were once again deeply touched and moved by what we learned.

We were provided with information about slavery in South Carolina and the history that each of the cabins holds, we could take a look at.

Our tour guide.

Back in time, they used to plaster the walls of the cabins with news paper to better isolate.

My happy mom.

On our way to Charleston we passed the Live Oak Memorial Gardens right as the sun was about to set down. I wanted to capture this peaceful atmosphere during golden hour.

The other day we visited Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, which is about a 25 minute drive from Charleston. It is definitely worth a visit. We were lucky to attend a tour through the beautiful main house. We weren’t allowed to take pictures inside the mansion, so this is all I have. The plantation was founded in 1681. Back in time it was known for producing cotton and pecans, today it is still used for the production of strawberries, tomatoes, peaches and other goods.

Movies like North and South and The Notebook have been filmed here.

The former slave cabins.

The historic Avenue of Oaks leading up to the house for over one kilometer.

In real life it’s far more impressive, I tell you!

Charleston

Charleston is beautiful and vibrant and exciting and it was definitely among my favorite places to visit so far.

Our lovely hotel the Kings Courtyard Inn.

The inner courtyard at our hotel.

The furnishing is to die for.

And my room, I loved it, the Southern Style is really pretty I must say.

We walked the streets of Charleston in these two days we were visiting and marveled at the architecture and enjoyed the food, met new friends and had fun.

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On our first evening we had dinner at the Poogan’s Smokehouse and afterwards went for a drink at the Pavilion Bar located on the rooftop of the Market Pavilion Hotel.

The Pavilion Bar

All these picturesque streets really charmed us.

The pier.

Love this store with chandeliers.

We enjoyed a very yummy dinner on our last evening in Charleston at The Bar at Husk. Being it the last evening in Charleston also meant, ending an amazing trip, filled with adventure, leisure, fun, joy, meeting nice people, eating good food and seeing new and beautiful places. Also I wanna say a big Thank You to my good friend over in the USA and her brother and sister-in-law for recommending so many awesome places to see and dine in Charleston, we had the best experiences!!