Author Archives: Amy Dooley

Meet the builder: Dan Ryan

07.27.2017 • News & Events

Here at Summers Corner, homes have a distinct, yet familiar, sense of character. You’ll find broad front porches, made for connecting with neighbors or sipping sweet tea. You’ll find picturesque windows, offering beautiful views of the gardens right outside. You’ll walk through garden rooms that open up to allow gentle breezes to pass through. And you’ll notice read more

Beyond the Big House

September 16, 2017 • Events

Step inside the back buildings and former work lots of Charleston’s private houses.  Kitchens, carriage houses and slave dwellings have survived to tell the stories of the enslaved in Charleston, their lives and labor. Explore six of these noteworthy buildings and learn how they have been re-used and preserved by the current owners. The tour read more