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What to See & Do
The story of Charleston truly comes alive when you see it for yourself. When you trace the steps of those who came before. When you hear the stories from those who have lived them. Use this directory to find a range of engaging tours and experiences, as well as cultural sites and noteworthy attractions to add to your itinerary.
- See & Do
- Event Planning
It's a Win-Win Catering LLC
Charleston Premiere Caterer serving great food, great service at a reasonable price!
Mon Amie
Mon Amie provides luxe picnic setups that can be held in the city's beautiful parks and also at private locations as well as upgrading luxe accents to hotel rooms for special occasions.
LaVonda Downard Photography LLC
Black women owned Charleston and travel intimate weddings and elopements photographer. I also offer couples and family portraits and beyond! My style is bold and I take an authentic storytelling approach.
The Rebellious Gentleman Cocktail Catering & Venue Support
Luxury cocktail catering company the specializes in craft cocktail and high end spirit events.
The Luxe Event Lab, LLC
We plan events for any occasion. Let us help you celebrate!
Taste of Gullah
Cultural event planning/ oral history tour company who specializes in indigenous and native Sea Island cultural with customized historical and food events with the purpose of educating people history and culture through food and art.
Carolima's Lowcountry Cuisine
Authentic Gullah Geechee & Lowcountry menu. From our made from scratch dishes to our southern desserts, we are here to serve you! We cater rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events, birthday parties and corporate events. Enjoy our Charleston Chewies by ordering online today. We ship!
Eventions By Joselyn
Eventions by Joselyn is an event planning company committed to making a difference in the community one event at a time. Joselyn's mission is to provide innovative solutions to bring your vision to life, your mission to the forefront and leave a lasting impact on your guests.
Gullah Parties by Barbara, LLC
Gullah Parties by Barbara, LLC have been creating beautiful events for 10 years reflecting the Gullah culture thru food/bar service, decorations and entertainment. All of our events are decorated with Sweetgrass baskets and live greenery. Our Chefs create delicious Gullah dishes up to 1000 people. Let us help plan your next party, reception or gala. We are a full service event company licensed and insured in City of Charleston.
Only The Bess
Shannon Sanders-Bess is passionate about creating beautiful music for the soul. She is the lead singer of her band, Night Cap. Her solo career consists of providing music for weddings, events, and music venues.
The Aneris Collective, LLC
I make brands look good with brand photography fueled by business strategy, while equipping them with a great foundation to launch and grow their business. I also capture family portraits and weddings too.
J White Consulting Firm
The JWhite Consulting Firm is a full service special event/Corporate function company which focuses on community/corporate events. We position ourselves as a resource to nonprofit and corporate management teams to support growth through the flawless execution of weddings, events, and meetings.
Charcuterie Happy Board
Tanya Waring Hearn is the owner of Charcuterie Happy Board, a business specializing in charcuterie experiences, curating boards, platters and more for meetings and special events.
BME, LLC
Currently touring world-wide with GRAMMY Award Winning Gullah Sensation RANKY TANKY and GRAMMY-Nominated vocalist René Marie, Baxter regularly performs many prestigious venues and festivals.
Questions?
This site is meant as an introduction to the African and African American experience in the Charleston,SC area. We want this website to continue growing with new stories and articles submitted by Charleston-area contributors. We are especially interested in sharing stories written by people who have a personal connection to the topic (descendant or family member, subject matter expert, eyewitness to events, etc.). If you are interested in contributing, please email [email protected] to learn more.
For complete information about visiting the Charleston area, please call 800-774-0006 or visit ExploreCharleston.com. We suggest that you contact one or more of the institutions mentioned on this site for any research-related inquiries.