Life in Summerville
April 2, 2020
Here are some great information on some of the historic homes in Summerville. The Summerville Historic Homes and Flowers Walking Tour is also a great way to spend the afternoon. Check out the map or download the brochure. You can park at Azalea Park near the tennis courts and start […]
March 27, 2020
Who What and Where Coastal Produce is a long-time icon in Summerville and a great place to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s located on the corner of West 4th North St and North Cedar St and has been since they opened in 1991. The father/son team of CB and […]
March 5, 2020
Every one in Summerville knows the Berlin G Myers Parkway, but do you know about Mr Berlin G Myers? He is an excellent example of someone from “The Greatest Generation”. The common characteristics of Greatest Generation members are that they lived through and experienced the hardships of the Great Depression […]
February 13, 2020
Public Works Art Center Building A welcome addition to downtown Summerville is the Public Works Art Center. It is in the old Post Office at 135 West Richardson St. Originally built in the 1930s, the building served as the town post office until the 1980’s. The Summerville Commissioners of Public […]
February 8, 2020
Guest Blog Post by Patricia Sturbaum Dorchester Paws History Frances R Willis established Dorchester Paws in 1972 on Summerville land that was generously donated by Kapstone. Formerly known as Frances R. Willis SPCA, today it’s known as Dorchester Paws. Because it’s a 502(c)3 non-profit organization, any donations are tax-deductible. Their […]
January 24, 2020
Guest Blog Post by Patricia Sturbaum Guerin’s Pharmacy on Hutchinson Square is an excellent example of warm, southern hospitality. Guerin’s is the oldest operating pharmacy in South Carolina. It was established in 1871 and since 1876 there has only been two families who owned the business, the Guerin’s and the […]
December 12, 2019
Every year my family and a group of friends go to the Mepkin Abbey Creche Festival. It’s the way we start our holiday every year. What is Mepkin Abbey? Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist monastery near Moncks Corner. Roman Catholic monks established a community in 1949 on the site of […]
December 10, 2019
Christmas is a wonderful time, and it becomes almost Norman Rockwell-like here in Summerville. There is plenty to do around town for date nights and family outings. Summerville Events We started the season with the Christmas Tree Lighting and Live Window Display. Many people came out to celebrate. The streets […]
November 19, 2019
Are you a local gamer? Or maybe you’re a parent or grandparent looking for new ways to connect with your kiddos? I stumbled upon a new place in Summerville that holds a little spark of magic, which is saying a lot for someone who has never been a gamer! Palmetto […]