Charleston field trip 2014

French Protestant church

• In 1687, French Huguenots fleeing from France's religious persecution.  
• The building is the fourth church at the site.
• This building was made between 1844-1845

Washington Park

• Formerly know as City Hall Park, then changed to honor George Washington
• Opened to the public in 1891  
• There once was a statue in the park but was damaged due to a tree branch
• The monument was place in 1999 and cost $165,000

boone hall plantation

• The plantation was built in 1681, by Major John Boone
• All nine of the original slave cabins date back to 1790
• The Front lawn is 16 acres large

Mrs. Pratt

• Just chillin'

(Group Picture, yo.)

charleston market

• Built in 1840
• Based off a greek architectul design
• Multiple items sold in the market including baskets
• The market sold meats, fruits and vegtables in the 1800's

John C. Calhoun

• He was born on March 18 of 1782
• He died on March 31, 1850
• John C Calhoun was  American politician during the first half of the 19th century
• His grave was moved to protect his body from people who didn't like him

US CUSTOMS HOUSE

• The US Customs House was built in 1853
•  but was interrupted in 1859 due to costs of South Carolina's secession from the Union
• The building is right across the street from the Market

Animals

• We saw many birds and horses 
• Along with multiple gnats 
• We took this picture at Boone hall as a hawk is having lunch

Art

• Sweet grass baskets
• Architecture such as buildings, fences, and mansions
• Paintings and murals on walls

charleston was fun