ELIZABETH MATTHEWS HEYWARD AND LOIS HALL During the British occupation of Charleston from May 12, 1780, until Dec. 14, 1782, Charleston’s population was divided in half between loyalists and patriots, many of whom were arrested and sent to St. Augustine for imprisonment. One such nationalist was Thomas Heyward, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of […]
Pioneers for Women: Charleston’s Grimke Sisters
Where would American politics be without women? This doesn’t just apply to those intrepid souls of all parties who run for public office but references the voice of every woman who is an integral part of the political process. Women comprise the largest voting bloc in the country. That wasn’t always the case, of course, […]
Nightmare on Wolfe Street
This spooky season, the Meddin building, located at 34 Woolfe Street, plays host to its inaugural Holy City Halloween, the first haunted attraction to come to downtown Charleston in 26 years. What could be a creepier set than the 17,000-square-foot warehouse? It was originally built in 1914 as an ice house before it was converted […]
Do it for you: Me Time Botanicals Skincare and Day Spa
If you’re looking for effortlessly gorgeous, brighter and firmer skin while trying to juggle life as a hardworking woman, look no further. Me Time Botanicals was created to give women who do it all a moment of “me time” through a simplified multitasking skincare ritual that delivers results. Kara Reich struggled with balancing life and […]
A Big Production: Women-owned Company Showcases Charleston on PBS
It feels like the things of urban legends. A 19th century book compiled by a group of adventurers looking for “the picturesque” in America resurfaced among an art-lover, a photojournalist and cultural anthropologist and a women-owned production company, prompting a much-anticipated show — complete with a cast of vivid Charleston personalities — now airing on […]
A Spectacular Showcase at The Charleston Bridal Show
This past weekend, Charleston Women Magazine had the honor of attending the Charleston Bridal Show, as it took center stage at Omar Shrine Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant, SC. From noon until 4 PM on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, the event brought together around 70 wedding vendors under one roof, offering an amazing experience for brides-to-be, […]
A Wish Come True
When Make-a-Wish South Carolina reached out to Charleston Women to be involved in the W.I.S.H. Society, I knew this was the start of a perfect partnership. As a “wish mom,” MAW-SC is near and dear to my heart. When my youngest daughter Elaina was four years old, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). […]
History of Mother’s and Father’s Days: Honor Your Father And Your Mother
In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s Day as a national holiday to celebrate the “tender, gentle army” – America’s mothers. Almost 60 years later in 1972, President Nixon declared Father’s Day a national holiday. Read on for details about who started which holiday, as well as where and when. Mother’s Day: Ladies First Across […]
The Breaking Point: The Meteoric Rise of Local Tennis Star Emma Navarro
Emma Navarro has arrived. Not only is she having a breakthrough season, it seems like overnight she has emerged as one of the best women’s tennis players in the world. The 22-year-old Ashley Hall graduate is playing like a seasoned veteran and currently ranked World No. 20. Navarro is one of the top seeds in […]
The Charleston Look: A History of Influential Homes
One of the many enchanting things about Charleston is its eye-catching architecture. The stately mansions and modest wooden houses on the peninsula draw thousands of tourists — and hundreds of new residents — each year. From the earliest days, folks have commented on the uniqueness of the city’s architecture, a blend of various styles and […]
