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The Baird Brothers: Charleston's Cycling Stars

Article Date
May 11, 2018

May is National Bike Month, and I’d like to commemorate this annual event by turning back our calendars to the first golden age of bicycling in Charleston—the 1890s—and draw attention to the colorful careers of the celebrated Baird Brothers of...

10 Progressive Women of Early 20th Century Charleston

Article Date
March 30, 2018

March is Women’s History Month, and, in honor of this annual event, I’d like to profile some of the most progressive women of early twentieth century Charleston. A century ago, this community was just beginning to emerge from a social, economic...

Folly and West Ashley branches remain closed

Article Date
September 12, 2017

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Due to Tropical Storm Irma, the following Charleston County Public Library branches remain closed until further notice:

The West Ashley branch, located at 45 Windermere Blvd., Charleston

The Folly Beach branch, located at 55...

148 Years of Bicycling In Charleston

Article Date
May 12, 2017

May is National Bike month, so all across the United States bicycle advocates are staging events to raise awareness about topics like bike safety, bicycle rights and responsibilities, as well as promoting recreation on two wheels. In this era of high...