Before dawn on August 16, 1780, a Continental soldier named Eli Jacobs was standing in the American line north of Camden, South Carolina, when he heard something that he would describe thirty years later in a pension application as "a sound like the earth itself breathing." The British regulars under Lord Cornwallis were advancing through the darkness, and Jacobs could not yet see them. He could only hear that sound, rhythmic and vast, the footfall of several thousand men moving in formation across the Carolina clay. The militia on his left broke almost before the firing began. Within an hour, nearly a thousand Americans were dead or wounded, and General Horatio Gates had fled sixty miles to Charlotte a flight that ended his military career and became one of the Revolution's most embarrassing episodes.

The People's Building was Charleston's first "skyscraper,' erected in 1910-1 1 at a cost of $300,000. It was designed by Swedish architect Victor Frohling of Thompson & Frohling of New York and built by the Hadden Construction Co. The pile driving for the structure so weakened a nearby historic residence that the People's Building and Investment Company had to buy it

Constructed. c. 1850: facade and interior remodeled. c 1870-71 Thomas Abrahams and John Seyle, architects, George W. Egan, contractor Attorney Claudian B. Northrop erected this building, which was thoroughly remodeled in 1870-71 for the South Carolina Loan and Trust Company by Thomas H. Abrahams and John H Seyle. Both the façade, with its cast iron storefront and plaster ornamentation in the Italianate style. and the interior. with its fine plasterwork and woodwork, date from the 1870- 71 remodeling. George S. Cameron was president of the bank, which began operations in 1869

Were off to 14 and 15 Broad Street today. 

14 Broad Street was believed to be built in 1799 but a new facade was added to this building in the mid 19 century remodeling 

15 Broad Street was constructed between 1801 and 1815 this four story brick building was either built in 1801 for Mrs. John Agnes Smith or in 1815 for her son Hugh Smith. Mrs. Smith was a native of Scotland and was the wife of merchant John Smith. Mrs. Smith is buried in the First Scots Presbyterian Churchyard

Today we stop at the James Wright Building and the Conner Building. the James Wright Building was built in 1783 by Merchant James Write and later housed the Charleston Fire and Marine Insurance Company. 

The Conner Building is were Attorney Henry W Conner applied the red brick Queen Anne Facade in 1890. Joseph P Riley realty housed his offices in this in this building 

From around 1740 until 1760. rice production and exports stagnated because the War of Jenkins' Ear (1739-1748) and the War of Austrian Succession (1745-1748) disrupted normal trade patterns and increased freight and insurance rates. Although rice rebounded in the last few years before the Revolution, planters searched for other crops as a source of revenue, Indigo was such a crop.

Today were gonna talk about some of the famous dishes served here in Charleston.  Were gonna talk about everything from Shrimp and Grits to Okra Soup, and Frogmore Stew (don't worry no frogs were harmed in the making of the soup.

Bourbon Street (French: Rue Bourbon, Spanish: Calle de Borbón) is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending twelve blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street hosts many bars, restaurants and strip clubs. 

Visitor numbers dropped after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but gradually recovered over the following decade. The street receives millions of visitors each year.