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Aiken-Rhett House – Charleston, South Carolina Overview The Aiken-Rhett House is one of Charleston’s most important historic homes, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into 19th-century Southern life. Built in 1820 and expanded in the 1830s by Governor William Aiken Jr.,...

International African American Museum – Charleston, South Carolina Overview The International African American Museum (IAAM) is one of Charleston’s most significant cultural institutions, dedicated to telling the powerful and complex stories of the African American experience. Opened in 2023, the museum...

Bintü Atelier – Charleston, South Carolina Overview Bintü Atelier, founded by Chef Bintou N’Daw Young, is Charleston’s first dedicated African restaurant, rooted in West African culinary traditions. Nestled in a cozy East Side house, this intimate spot delivers bold, soulful dishes...

Vern’s – Charleston, South Carolina Overview Vern’s is a cozy neighborhood restaurant in Charleston’s Cannonborough–Elliotborough area, offering refined, ingredient-driven American cuisine in an inviting, homey setting. Opened in mid-2022, it has quickly earned national recognition—including a spot in The New York...