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  • Bernard L. Fontaine, Jr.
    Monroe, NJ1,203 contributions
    Great Presentation of Charleston History
    The antiquity of Charleston was well documented and represented in the history of the town. Visual representation and displays were inside a former merchant warehouse. Historic renovations made this viewing memorable. It is located near the 🚌 stops for different tours offered in Charleston. Well done and worth the trip.
    Review of: Charleston Visitor Center
    Written May 29, 2023
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    Rennovated since last visit
    love the new museum it does a great job of explaining the Civil war involvement – unfortunately the last we went (over 10+ years) the Ranger did a tour and explained the site that was very informative and was better than just reading the boarder. Ranger Andy did a good job with the kids during the lowering of the colors. If you have time highly recommend going to Fort Pulaski in Savannah very similar fort structure in much better conditions
    Review of: Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center
    Written March 11, 2023
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  • PUMBRIDGE
    London, UK2,000 contributions
    Go on, pop your head round the door!
    A great place for a quick snoop... although you have to navigate a steep flight of steps from street level!
    This is one of Charleston's grandest surviving buildings - a private library/club which is members-only, but which you're at liberty to push open the door, spend a few minutes admiring the interior, take a leaflet, look at the wonderful old bookshelves at the back, then go on your way again.
    It's pure history, and the folk inside are very enthusiastic about it.
    Well worth a brief look, before you're told that it's strictly membership and that, sadly, it's not possible to come in and spend the day browsing!
    Review of: Charleston Library Society
    Written July 3, 2022
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  • MJay5
    Charleston, SC413 contributions
    Lots of branches
    There are many branches to the library so it is nice to have one close to us. Unfortunately, I have searched the catalog for many things the library doesn't have.
    Review of: Charleston County Library
    Written March 15, 2012
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  • SHB05403
    South Burlington, VT168 contributions
    This was a surprise!
    We have stayed at an Air B&B pretty much across the street from the Karpeles several times and have never visited in spite of its being the most imposing building on the street.

    This week’s chilly wet weather called for indoor activities and the library made its way to the top of our list.

    The inside of the building is in considerably better repair than the outside and it’s a worthy home for the very interesting documents currently on exhibit. I should point out that exhibits change every four months and they follow a theme. We saw documents following the invention of the telegraph machine through the construction of a line between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. Included were correspondence between Samuel Morse and various government entities dealing with patents, plans and contracts. Very interesting and all written in longhand. A concurrent permanent exhibit was a series of large format photos showing the construction of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River, a significant engineering feat.

    We were happy to learn that when we return mid-May, 2018, there will be a completely new exhibit on display. We will definitely return.

    Review of: Karpeles Manuscript Library
    Written March 25, 2018
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  • EvanGuthrie
    Charleston, SC8,236 contributions
    Cool Library
    The Marlene & Nathan Addlestone Library - College of Charleston is a wonderful resource to get some work done in a quiet environment with an overwhelming amount of sources for research along with very cool collections on display to check out and learn. Awesome environment to study and learn.
    Review of: Marlene & Nathan Addlestone Library - College of Charleston
    Written April 22, 2019
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  • Miriam J
    1 contribution
    The Best experience of all time.
    The way Mr. Andre explained in full detail about the culture of the Gullah Geechie nation was great.
    Review of: J.Gullah Hospitality
    Written November 7, 2022
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