Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina is a classical historic city located amidst a diverse wetland landscape.  It may not seem so from the outset, but Charleston is a big city. The city is among the oldest cities in the United States, and it is recognized internationally for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. 

"The Spanish Moss that drapes all the trees undulates in the breeze and lanky herons stalk the brackish inlets. Anoles (small chameleon-like lizards) scurry over the Georgian-Palladian facades of the city's oldest buildings. Architectural decoration comes in a profusion of columns, gables and long lateral porches. Charleston is a low city, with few buildings taller than five stories. Yet the bridges there are magnificent steep arches, tall enough for massive tankers and cargo ships to slip beneath. The result is a city that resembles a spider: a low hunched body with limbs straddling the surrounding waterways."

With its historic churches, homes and sites, impeccable meeting facilities and accommodations, the Atlantic Ocean, specialty shops, secret gardens, and visual and performing arts, the city was a great location for the 2005 Annual Conference.

• The Meeting coincided with the popular Spoleto Festival, which is a world-class performing arts festival.
• Visit the Official Charleston Tourism Website for even more information about Charleston.

Charleston Weather

Charleston’s semitropical and usually humid climate features four mild but distinct seasons, making outdoor activities pleasant year 'round. Balmy ocean breezes keep Charleston's temperatures moderate, with average midday temperatures ranging from the 60’s in the winter to the 80’s in the summer. Humidity averages 86 percent; rainfall, 52 inches per year.

 

Last updated: Monday, 20 June 2005