Charleston, SC
Charleston , the capital city of South Carolina, is a bustling metropolis on the East Coast of the United States. Charleston, the state's largest port city, was established in 1670, with its cobblestone roads, French colonial homes and historic antebellum homes, particularly in downtown Charleston and the Battery areas. The Battery, one of the most scenic areas in Charleston, overlooks Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter, which was a major military fortress where the nation's first shots of the Civil War were fired. Both Fort Sumter and the historic Battery area are the subject of tours in Charleston that take visitors deep into the city's history and to see its sights, including the historic landmark Fort Sumter. Charleston's history includes the Civil War. The Union army and the Confederacy each fought battles around the city during this period. The Battle of Charleston Harbor marked the end of the Union Army in the battle and the beginning of its defeat. The Battle of ...