Downtown Charleston

Some Charleston homes date back to the 1600s when Native Americans inhabited the area. Given its proximity to the water, it was often a desirable area to many settlers from countries like Spain, France and England. Plus, given the port-like nature of the area, it served as the landing area and home to many different ethnic and religious groups. Many denominations, such as Protestants, Roman Catholics and Jews, called Charleston home, and still do. As the United States grew, Africans, both as servants and slaves, arrived to the area and into the eclectic mix of people to be found here. And after the state's succession during the Civil War, Charleston became a key strategy point given its naval abilities. Today, the city continues to honor its past while still looking ahead to the future.

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