Charleston South Carolina Hotel
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA SEMINAR
A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotelunder the group name “U. S. Department of Labor, BTQ Training.” The rate is $155 plus 14.9% tax per nightfor each room with no extra charge for additional people in the room. Parking is available for $33 per night. Each individual is responsible forcontacting the hotel at 312-943-3800 to make his/her own reservation. Please reference the group name when makingreservations to ensure the correct rate is quoted. Reservations must be made no later than August 22, 2003. ... [Read More]
Community History
By the mid-18th century Charleston had become a bustling trade center, and the wealthiest and largest city south of Philadelphia. Rice and indigo had been successfully cultivated by gentleman planters in the surrounding coastal lowcountry, while merchants profited from the successful shipping industry. As the relationship between the colonists and England deteriorated, Charleston became a focal point in the ensuing Revolution. In protest of the Tea Act of 1773, which embodied the concept of "taxation without representation," Charlestonians confiscated tea and stored it in the Exchange and Custom House . Representatives from all over the colony came to the Exchange in 1774 to elect delegates to the Continental Congress, the group responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence; and South Carolina declared its independence from the crown on the steps of the Exchange. Soon, the church steeples of Charleston, especially St. Michael's, became targets for British war ships. A siege ... [Read More]
Directions To Our Facility
The Mills HouseHotel - (843) 577-2400 Representing the historic charm of this legendary city is the Mills House, animpressive reconstruction of the original Mills House Hotel which accepted itsfirst guests on the same site over 100 years ago. ... The Meeting Street Inn - 1-800-842-8022 Offers distinctive lodging located ideally in Charleston's historic district.Near the bustling City Market, the Inn is surrounded by Charleston's most popularrestaurants, shops, and historic sites. Everything that is unique to the "HolyCity" is no more than a pleasant stroll from your door. Contact the Sales Director Alan Johnson and say that you are with NOAA . ... [Read More]
Charleston and Preservation
Early preservation efforts had a specific ideological motivation: saving the city's remaining colonial era structures for educational purposes. In the early 1900s, Charlestonians like other Americans shared a growing interest in the beginnings of the country. This rise of nationalism is best represented by the efforts of the National Society of Colonial Dames and its sister organization, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Charleston's local chapters took up the charge of stimulating interest and pride in the nation through the preservation of the city's earliest buildings. In 1902 the Colonial Dames acquired the pre-revolutionary Powder Magazine , one of the oldest remaining structures associated with the permanent settlement of Charleston of 1680. Meanwhile, the DAR acquired the Old Exchange one of the city's most prominent buildings, from the federal government. The motivation in both cases was the same: to acquire and preserve those buildings associated with past eve ... [Read More]
NTSB Press Release
The hearing will convene at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 3rd at theCharleston Hilton Hotel, 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina.It is expected to last two days and NTSB Member George W. Black, Jr. willchair the hearing. ... At approximately 2:15 a.m. on December 29, 1997, the recreational sailboat the Morning Dew, with four persons aboard, struck the north jettyat the entrance to the Charleston Harbor about one mile from shore. Beforethe boat sank the owner's youngest son transmitted a "mayday"which went unheard by the local Coast Guard. About four minutes later asecond call was broadcast, which was also reported as unintelligible bythe Coast Guard. About 6:10a.m. the same day the bosun aboard an inboundship reported hearing cries for help from the water. The ship's pilot contactedhis pilot boat and asked that it start a search. He also instructed thepilot dispatcher to contact the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard took no action.At 11:00a.m. that day the bodies of two boys were found, followed two hourslater by the discovery of a third boy. The owner/operator was found threeweeks later. ... [Read More]
Market Hall and Sheds
By the mid-18th century Charleston had become a bustling trade center, and the wealthiest and largest city south of Philadelphia. Rice and indigo had been successfully cultivated by gentleman planters in the surrounding coastal lowcountry, while merchants profited from the successful shipping industry. As the relationship between the colonists and England deteriorated, Charleston became a focal point in the ensuing Revolution. In protest of the Tea Act of 1773, which embodied the concept of "taxation without representation," Charlestonians confiscated tea and stored it in the Exchange and Custom House . Representatives from all over the colony came to the Exchange in 1774 to elect delegates to the Continental Congress, the group responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence; and South Carolina declared its independence from the crown on the steps of the Exchange. Soon, the church steeples of Charleston, especially St. Michael's, became targets for British war ships. A sieg ... [Read More]
International Environmental Specimen Bank Symposium
The International Environmental Specimen Bank Symposium will be held in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. The city is beaming with historical significance, unique architecture, southern charm, and coastal beauty. Charleston DoubleTree Guest Suites is the host hotel for lodging and the conference. Hotel rates are $98 plus tax. Rooms must be reserved by October 3, 2005 to receive this rate. Please refer to the Environmental Specimen Bank (ESB) room block when making your reservations. DoubleTree Guest Suites Historic Charleston ... [Read More]
location
The 26th anniversary of the SERR conference will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel in the historic district of Charleston, SC. A limited number of rooms are available to SERR conference attendees at a rate of $89.00 per night. To obtain this rate please call 1-877-756-2121 and identify your self as a member of the SERR conference, reservations must be made by January 8th, 2004. ... For those of you who are new to Charleston, and would like additional information to plan your trip, the website below may be helpful: ... [Read More]
Activities
3:00pm --Depart the hotel on a mini coach with your guide, Alphonso Brown for a delightful tour of the historic district of Charleston. This tour features the contributions made by black Charlestonians as you explore the places, history and stories that are relevant to their place in Charleston. You will get to see the unseen, hear the untold history and meet the people that tourists generally do not come in contact with. ... 2:00pm --Horse-drawn carriages will pick you up at the hotel and take you on a tour through the streets of historic Charleston. This is the most popular way to see the magnificent mansions along the Battery overlooking Charleston harbor, Rainbow Row and the cobblestone street of Charleston. The carriages will drop you off at the Nathaniel Russell House. ... [Read More]
Dock Street Theater
But the theater is not the same one that opened in 1736. In 1740, the building was destroyed by fire. When another building was constructed on the site in 1809, it opened as the Planter's Hotel. When the hotel was remodeled in the 1930s, a stage and auditorium in the style of the 18th century were constructed, and the building reopened in 1937 as the Dock Street Theater. ... The Dock Street Theater in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, may be the single most photographed spot in the city. It is also one of the most important in America. Why? It was the first building in America designed solely for theatrical performances. ... [Read More]
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