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29th Annual Charleston Parade of Boats
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12/05/2008

MUSC “Kids Helping Kids” Holiday Card Project
11/01/2008 - 12/20/2008
In its 16th year, the “Kids Helping Kids” Holiday Card Project pairs up local businesses and individuals with MUSC Children’s Hospital patients, siblings of patients and young friends of the Children’s Hospital to make a difference in the lives of the chi

Holiday Festival of Lights
11/14/2008 - 01/04/2009
Find your magic in the millions of sparkling lights and hundreds of displays at the Holiday Festival of Lights.

Christmases of Yesterday
11/23/2008 - 01/02/2009
The public is invited to experience Christmas in the Lowcountry at two of Charleston’s premier historic house museums!

"Christmas on King Street" - Come and See Our Windows!
11/26/2008 - 12/31/2008
King Street in Charleston is one of the most charming and exclusive shopping districts in the country. We're also one of the most culturally diverse, artistically gifted cities anywhere.

Holiday Menus & Culinary Offerings at The Market Pavilion Hotel
11/28/2008 - 12/25/2008
The Lobby will be deliciously scented by the welcoming aroma of seasonal drinks and traditional holiday desserts!

Salvation Army Presence at The Market Pavilion Hotel
11/28/2008 - 12/23/2008
The "miracle" of Christmas will be repeated over and over again at the hotel through the joy of caring and sharing.

Festive Décor at The Market Pavilion Hotel
11/28/2008 - 12/31/2008
At the delight of all Charlestonians and visitors alike, The Market Pavilion Hotel’s tall windows will feature authentic Charleston holiday wreaths, overflowing with grand displays of fruits, flowers and other seasonal elements.

Spirited Gifts – From Elves & Santa
11/29/2008 - 12/21/2008
Throughout the season, a bevy of “elves” will provide complimentary gift-wrapping in the Lobby for all guests who take advantage of Charleston’s fantastic shopping.

Charleston Sleigh Ride Aboard The Thriller
12/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Christmas in Charleston is a magical time and it has just gotten better. THRILLER Charleston announces its’ plans for a Charleston Sleigh Ride!

A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story of Christmas
12/04/2008 - 12/21/2008
Charleston Stage’s Original Adaptation Of A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story Of Christmas Returns To The College Of Charleston’s Sottile Theatre, starring Equity Guest Actor Mark Chambers as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Evening with Sarah Amos Renowned Goldsmith and Jewelry Designer
12/04/2008 - 12/22/2008
Exquisite, extraordinary, glamorous and elegant are just a few words used to describe the work of international jewelry designer and goldsmith Sarah Amos.

Camellia Christmas at The Magnoila House
12/04/2008 - 12/31/2008
Enjoy the full bloom of America’s most extensive outdoor camellia display!

Holiday Candlelight Tour at the Edmondston-Alston House
12/05/2008
Enjoy the holiday season with a visit to the Edmondston-Alston House, one of the first dwellings built on Charleston's High Battery.

"Broad Street Bling" On Gallery Row
12/05/2008
Participating galleries on Gallery Row/Historic Broad Street are bringing jewelry artisans from all over the country to offer you the best in holiday “bling” as part of the First Friday on Broad!

Inspecting Carol by Daniel Sullivan
12/05/2008
A Christmas Carol meets Noises Off meets Waiting for Guffman in this hilarious hit written by Tony-winning Broadway director Daniel Sullivan.

The French Quarter Art Walk
12/05/2008
Discover why Charleston is ranked as one of the top ten art destinations in the United States.

Christmas 1860 a Candlelight Tour - The Story of Christmas Past
12/05/2008
Interact with costumed interpreters as they tell the story of Christmas in the 1860s. Enjoy the sights and smells of the season, and see the house dressed for the holidays and glowing in candlelight.

Charleston Museum's Kidstory "Window on the World"
01/21/2008 - 12/31/2008
New hands-on exhibit for children! "Around the World" looks at China and Japan, the Indian Subcontinent, and Mexico and the Caribbean

Bustles, Bicycles and Ballgowns: Beginnings of Change in the Late 19th Century
05/01/2008 - 01/04/2009
Bustles, Bicycles and Ballgowns offers a full range of garments, accessories and even equipment from late 19th century Charleston.

From Slave to Sharecropper: Exhibit to Highlight African American Experiences in the Lowcountry after the Civil War
06/12/2008 - 02/28/2009
The Charleston Museum will present an original exhibition to commemorate the bicentennial of the abolition of the international slave trade in the United States and the British Empire...

Quilts In Bloom at The Charleston Museum
07/28/2008 - 12/31/2008
As part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from the Charleston Museum's permanent textile collection, the Museum has eleven new quilts on exhibit. Spanning over 150 years of Charleston quiltmaking, each piece offers a unique interpretation of a floral them.

Late Nights on Broad
11/21/2008 - 12/19/2008
Enjoy twinkling white lights in the windows, festive music and cheer, while enjoying beautiful art, unique one of a kind gifts and more for your holiday shopping.

Spend the Holidays at Magnolias, Blossom and Cypress
11/22/2008 - 12/31/2008
Enjoy a holiday feast including classic Christmas dishes as well as signature menu items.

Poogan's Porch Holiday Style
12/01/2008 - 12/25/2008
The Christmas holiday season never tasted so good as Poogan’s Porch restaurant in historic Charleston!

The Christmas Holiday Walking Tour by Charleston Strolls
12/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Charleston Strolls invites you to enjoy Charleston's holiday spirit and decorations.

23rd Annual Progressive Dinners
12/02/2008 - 12/23/2008
The Progressive Dinner is an annual tradition that takes visitors by horse-drawn carriage to three historic and elegant establishments.

16th Annual Christmas Made In The South - Ladson Fairgrounds
12/05/2008 - 12/07/2008
Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.

 
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