Charleston: Once the Largest Slave Trading Port in the U.S. 🏛️

Located at the southern tip of South Carolina, Charleston was home to one of the most significant slave markets in American history. Today, you can still visit preserved sites, including the former slave auction galleries.😊 Like many historic port cities on the East Coast, Charleston is beautiful and well-kept, with deep colonial roots and numerous landmarks—especially those tied to the history of slavery. As a slave-holding state, South Carolina was also known for its large plantations. 🌳 Boone Hall Plantation East of Charleston, famous for its stunning avenue of 88 ancient oak trees. A powerful and picturesque scene. 🛶 Cypress Gardens Located further north, this serene swamp park offers boat tours through misty wetlands—a unique Southern experience you won’t find up north! 🌿 Angel Oak Tree A magnificent live oak believed to be over 400 years old. A natural wonder and a quiet symbol of resilience. 💡 Did you know? The hanging strands from trees aren’t roots—they’re Spanish Moss, an air plant that absorbs moisture from the air and grows primarily in the Southern U.S. #CharlestonHistory #SlaveTradeHistory #SouthernPlantations #AngelOak #CypressGardens #SpanishMoss #TravelWithPurpose #USHistory #HistoricSites #SouthCarolina