Life in Summerville
July 1, 2020
Did you know that there really was an Uncle Sam, the most popular personification of the United States? Most Americans think of the early 20th century and Sam’s frequent appearance on army recruitment posters. The figure of Uncle Sam dates from the War of 1812. Origination of Uncle Sam It […]
May 16, 2020
Memorial Day’s Meaning When we think of Memorial Day, thoughts of BBQ’s, picnics, and beaches may come to mind. Let’s not forget the true origin of the holiday. It’s is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. It honors the men and women who died while serving […]
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 […]