May 12, 2019: Circular Congregational Church, Charleston
DrFumblefinger visits one of Charleston’s oldest churches, of unusual circular design. The grounds contains one of the oldest cemeteries in the region.
DrFumblefinger visits one of Charleston’s oldest churches, of unusual circular design. The grounds contains one of the oldest cemeteries in the region.
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Battery Park in Charleston. Built at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and Charleston Harbor, it’s a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the sea breeze and a sunset.

St Michael’s is the oldest church in Charleston. The building and many of its interior features date to the mid-18th century.

I hadn’t even gotten in the door of Charleston, SC’s historic post office and Federal courthouse when I was caught by this doorknob. And that was only the beginning of the gorgeous details, as you can see. Sometimes, I find…

Those who have been following TravelGumbo for awhile know that I enjoy looking at the signage of cities I visit. We’ve looked at signs of Quebec City , Prague , Toronto and Honolulu . Today we expand the list by adding the beautiful city of…

This image was taken from inside a restored/preserved slave cabin on the Magnolia Plantation, near Charleston SC. The contrast between the dark and hostile interior and the light flooding in from the green and beautiful scene outside struck me…

Besides enjoying grand panoramas of a city, I think it’s good to look at the smaller things, too. It’s often these that makes a place interesting and reveal a lot about its character. Details of architecture are among these facets,…

In the past decade or so, Charleston has emerged as a food/foodie travel destination. One of our favorites was Justine’s.

If fireworks at midnight are de rigeur for welcoming the New Year, perhaps a fiery sunset is a fitting way to say goodbye to the old. Of course, this one is not really today’s but it will do. I took this picture, and its cloudy companions, from the…

On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a 2-day pass, called the Charleston Heritage Passport , at the North Charleston Visitor Center near the airport, and planned to include as many of the sites it offered of…
DrFumblefinger visits one of Charleston’s oldest churches, of unusual circular design. The grounds contains one of the oldest cemeteries in the region.
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Battery Park in Charleston. Built at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and Charleston Harbor, it’s a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the sea breeze and a sunset.

St Michael’s is the oldest church in Charleston. The building and many of its interior features date to the mid-18th century.

I hadn’t even gotten in the door of Charleston, SC’s historic post office and Federal courthouse when I was caught by this doorknob. And that was only the beginning of the gorgeous details, as you can see. Sometimes, I find…

Those who have been following TravelGumbo for awhile know that I enjoy looking at the signage of cities I visit. We’ve looked at signs of Quebec City , Prague , Toronto and Honolulu . Today we expand the list by adding the beautiful city of…

This image was taken from inside a restored/preserved slave cabin on the Magnolia Plantation, near Charleston SC. The contrast between the dark and hostile interior and the light flooding in from the green and beautiful scene outside struck me…

Besides enjoying grand panoramas of a city, I think it’s good to look at the smaller things, too. It’s often these that makes a place interesting and reveal a lot about its character. Details of architecture are among these facets,…

In the past decade or so, Charleston has emerged as a food/foodie travel destination. One of our favorites was Justine’s.

If fireworks at midnight are de rigeur for welcoming the New Year, perhaps a fiery sunset is a fitting way to say goodbye to the old. Of course, this one is not really today’s but it will do. I took this picture, and its cloudy companions, from the…

On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a 2-day pass, called the Charleston Heritage Passport , at the North Charleston Visitor Center near the airport, and planned to include as many of the sites it offered of…