11 Things “Charlestonites” Want You to Understand
1. THE Bridge
There are many bridges in Charleston: The Ravanel, Grace Memorial, Don Holt among many other but when we say “the bridge” we mean the Cooper River and we know exactly which one that is.
2. Husk
Don’t get me wrong, Husk Seafood is great, but it is not the best Charleston has to offer. Husk is what we give the tourists to stay away from the dives and local seafood we love.
3. Parking
Bring your sensible shoes (jk people from Charleston do not know what sensible shoes are). Close parking is hard to come by, so bring an extra $15 for the parking fee you’ll be given at the end of your day.
4. Tourists
It is not that we hate tourists, but rather we aren’t a fan of the tourists that stand in the middle of the street taking a picture of that pretty pastel downtown home. FYI, those flags on the outside of those houses you’re taking pictures of are from the anti-cruise group in Charleston.
5. Share the Love
It is not all about Downtown, Charleston. Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, and Mount Pleasant are just as charming.
6. The Humidity
Rock your natural hair because the humidity will see to it that you do.
7. Our Accents
They’re not simply southern, they’re Charleston. Our dialect is unmistakable to other Charlestonites. (Sumter: SUMP-tur, Legare: Le-GREE, Moultrie: MOOL-tree)
8. Landmarks
We love The Battery, our Pineapple at Water Front Park, and Rainbow Row, don’t get me wrong but our favorites remain the heart of Charleston. The painted boat at Folly Beach, the American Theatre where Noah and Allie laid down in the street in The Notebook, and our churches, why do you think we are called the “Holy City”?
9. Our Porch Ceilings
They aren’t just painted that pale blue for looks. It is a southern tradition to paint porch ceilings light blue to rid unwanted spirits and even worse, the wasps. That is just a little insight into the culture and traditions we value.
10. DINNER
Dinner is not just about eating; it is a social ordeal. Bring a nice outfit because we take our dinner plans very seriously.
11. Unity
The acts of terror at the AME Church shook our city, but we became a family and more unified than ever. Take your best shot because the harder you try, the stronger we become.