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Cityscape A N U P C LO S E A N D P E R S O N A L LO O K Photo: Getty Images/Visions of America/Joe Sohm an array of parks and museums, as well as homes and public buildings with a past, like The Powder Magazine. A National Historic Landmark, it was built in 1713 and is one of the few remaining structures from the original Thirteen Colonies. The Old Exchange and Customs House is also situated in this area. Erected in 1771, it is one of the most important Colonial structures in the country. In 1788, the ratification of the U.S. Constitution took place there. You can also take an educational tour of the Provost Dungeon, which lies beneath the building. Other places of significance along the route include the Nathaniel Russell House, Joseph Manigault House, Meeting Hall, and the Old Slave Mart Museum, which contains displays Charleston, South Carolina A significant seaport, the city offers the sophistication of the past and the conveniences of the present. Often called a living museum, it exudes history, culture, and a profusion of professional opportunities. Karin Marcus pursuing freedom and opportunities for work. By 1770, Charleston became the hub of trading in the Atlantic and the fourth largest port in the Colonies, with a population of approximately 11,000. Following the American Revolution, plantations prospered and local crops became the city’s major export. The American Civil War, however, caused extensive damage to both Charleston’s prosperity and beauty. But through its citizens’ perseverance, it was restored to its former glory. Today, with 118,000-plus residents, Charleston is the second most populated city in South Carolina. I n 1680, due to attacks from both Native Americans and European nations, the settlement of Charleston— which had been established 10 years earlier—was moved to its current location. While most of the city’s settlers were British, its religious tolerance was an invitation to other immigrants Travelogue Cityscape… Name It… When In… Contest Rules… Tales from the Road… 44 Healthcare Traveler July 2008 and exhibits pertinent to domestic slave trade in Charleston and other parts of the country. Evoking images from the film “Gone with the Wind,” Charleston’s magnificent plantations will transport you back in time. Founded in 1676, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens feature America’s oldest gardens. You may take leisurely walks on the grounds and tour the main house, which is appointed with family heirlooms and antique furnishings. Rescued in 1960 by Thomas Lipton, the Charleston Tea Plantation is the only working commercial tea farm in the U.S. And it’s conveniently located about 20 miles west of Charleston. You can take an informative tour explaining the growing and processing of tea, and enjoy free samples at the estate’s Tea Shoppe. 44 51 52 59 64 Local arts and sports Situated at the Dock Street Theatre, the Charleston Stage is South Carolina’s largest professional theater troupe. Since the company’s founding in 1978, it has performed over 150 productions and enthralled over a million theatergoers. The Charleston Ballet Theatre is also a vital part of the cultural arts scene. For www.healthcaretraveler.com Historic treasures If you’re looking to soak up some of Charleston’s most notable sites, Museum Mile should be your starting point. Stroll along Meeting Street and you’ll discover http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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