Southwest Travel Club Big News For Charleston

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Charleston, South Carolina has big news for theatre and history lovers alike. After an extensive multi-million dollar renovation, America's first theatre, the Dock Street Theatre has reopened. Enjoy the beauty, history, and destinations that make the United States and South Carolina great destinations for travel.

Charleston, South Carolina has big news for theatre and history lovers alike. After an extensive multi-million dollar renovation, America's first theatre, the Dock Street Theatre has reopened. Travel with Southwest Travel Club to enjoy this one of a kind destination and explore the history that makes Charleston so special.

Stroll back in time with Southwest Travel Club to an era long forgotten. A time when life was slower, and those who searched for something to do, searched no further than their own downtown. A time of socials, small towns and entertainment in the form of live theatre.

From as far back as the mid 19th century, The historic Dock Street Station, once known as Planter's Hotel, was originally constructed in 1809 as a hotel. Used extensively by planters traveling through the area predominantly during horse-racing season, it is said that perhaps the well known Southern drink “Planter's Punch” may have even originated here. Guests of the original hotel walked through some of the same elements which still remain today including grand columns and recessed porch that make this building easily distinguished. Though not actually renovated into a theatre until the 1930's, the Dock Street Theatre has a rich theatre history dating back to as early is the mid 1800's when visiting theatre troupes would stay in the then hotel while performing at theatre's nearby.

Explore Charleston's Rich History with Southwest Travel Club
Established in the mid 1600's Charleston offers visitors a lengthy list of buildings and sites of historic interest. Southwest Travel Club invites you to explore the history of Charleston South Carolina on a journey back in time. A trip to Charleston offers visitors a look into over 300 years of history in a list including over 40 historic places listed with the National Register of Historic Places. British occupation, plantations, civil war sites all culminating to present day and one of the most complete historic districts in the country.

The existence of this great number of historic sites is of a bit of a surprise as the area does experience some seismic activity and at times strong winds, making the survival of these sites a testament to the skill and care that was taken in their construction.

Travel with Southwest Travel Club and experience the rebirth of an era long gone with the reopening of the Dock Street Theatre in Charleston South Carolina. Their 3 year renovation is over and on March 18, 2010, the historic Dock Street Theatre will be hosting a special event to honor this historic occasion. If you can't make it to the opening, consider Charleston and the historic Dock Street Theatre a destination worth visiting any time of year. Southwest Travel Club invites you to explore what makes the U.S. a great place to visit. Enjoy the beauty, history, and places that make the United States and South Carolina great destinations for travel.