Category: Explore the Charleston Area

It doesn't take long to fall in love with the islands. Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island are places steeped in history and Lowcountry legend. Sprawling oaks meld seamlessly with tropical flora. Vast stretches of tidal marsh serve as a buffer between the islands and the world beyond. Whitetail deer, fox, otters and birds of every […]

Charleston is a city that's crazy about columns. It's been that way since the early days. In fact, a few of our more historic columns have survived challenges that turned other architectural treasures to rubble. Civil War shelling, earthquakes, hurricanes, and the periodic insanity of urban renewal have been flattening buildings for centuries. But occasionally […]

HARLESTON HISTORY Downtown’s Harleston Village — bordered by Calhoun, Broad, and King Streets and the Ashley River — is one of Charleston’s oldest neighborhoods. The land was granted to John Coming and Henry Hughes in 1671-1672. John was first mate on the Carolina, one of the first ships to bring settlers to the colony. Upon […]

Looking for some beach fun close to downtown Charleston? Be sure to explore Folly Beach off of James Island. With great surf, lively restaurants and bars, and stunning beaches, Folly has it all. Dubbed “The Edge of the America,” Folly Beach is a barrier island at the western end of Charleston Harbor. It boasts 6 […]

Charleston Harbor is where locals like to say “the Ashley and Cooper Rivers come together to form the Atlantic Ocean.” While this might be a little hyperbolic, the waterway is and always has been crucial to life in Charleston, SC. More than just a scenic view, it’s a vibrant waterfront stretch shaped by centuries of […]

Take a step back into history and explore the beautiful antebellum neighborhood South of Broad in Charleston, South Carolina. The district dates back to 1721 and features rare historic homes amongst cobblestone streets. One of the true gems of the South, this neighborhood is a beloved part of downtown Charleston. It boasts traditional southern architecture […]

The Holy City has many spectacular views and landmarks, but perhaps none so remarkable as the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Tens of thousands of vehicles cross Highway 17 between Charleston and Mt. Pleasant on it every day. However many – especially newcomers to the area – don’t know its story. The DHM Blog takes a […]

Disher, Hamrick & Myers takes this opportunity to look back at a school that operated South of Broad for almost 50 years: the Andrew B. Murray Vocational School. The school was named for Andrew Buist Murray, who had grown up in the Charleston Orphan House. He became one of the city’s most successful businessmen and […]

Want the Kiawah Island lifestyle — including membership to the exclusive Governor's Club at Kiawah Island Resort — without the Kiawah Island price tag? You’ll definitely want to discover Kiawah River Estates. Single family homes start in the very accessible $300,000s and go up to several million dollars. LOCATION This gated golf course community is […]

Disher, Hamrick & Myers is proud to be located in the heart of the city’s original commercial district on Broad Street in the French Quarter of historic downtown Charleston. And one of our neighborhood’s favorite events is coming up on October 14  (postponed from October 7 due to Hurricane Matthew). The first Friday in March, […]