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As the summer comes to an end, Charleston locals and visitors are looking forward to adding some fall activities to their to-do lists. From historical city tours to harbor cruises and aquarium visits, the list of choices feels seemingly endless as the weather begins to cool down and being outside is enjoyable again. Here are five ideas of ways to get the family out and about in Charleston this fall. 1. Book a Public or Private Carriage Tour of Charleston Horse and carriage tours are a must-do for anyone who is interested in learning some of the history of Downtown Charleston and seeing the beauty in the cobblestoned streets, hidden gardens, and historic churches and theaters. These one hour tours offer a glimpse into what living in Charleston might have been like in the 19th century, while exposing those on…

Protecting our Horses in the Hot Charleston Summer It is HOT in the Holy City! At Palmetto Carriage Works, the safety and wellbeing of our animals is something that we are always talking about, and since we consider our animals a part of our family, we make it our job to make sure they are…

Treat the important men in your life to an activity or experience this Father’s Day in Charleston, SC, and give him the best gift: quality time together.  A Night at The Joe  Take him out to the ballgame for a night with the Charleston Riverdogs. The Joe Riley Stadium, with a picturesque backdrop of the…

Charleston is full of beautiful homes, history filled museums, and amazing local vendors, so where do you begin when exploring this beautiful city? It’s almost overwhelming trying to plan out all the places you want to visit in the second largest historic district in the world. To help, we’ve compiled a list of our top…

Anywhere you walk in Charleston’s historic district, you will find fascinating history and Rainbow Row is no exception. The 13 brightly colored and eye-catching homes all have an equally captivating history to match their looks.   These homes, constructed around 1740, actually used to be waterfront, and if you take a look across the street…

by Van Sturgeon, Certified Tour Guide with Palmetto Carriage Works in Charleston, SC One of the most alluring architectural vistas in our country can be seen as you travel north on Church Street and gaze up at the portico and steeple of St. Philip’s Church. The church’s beauty is enhanced by the fact that it…

After a long and successful career with us, the Palmetto Carriage Family said farewell to one of our favorite four legged employees. While he will no longer work pulling carriages in Charleston, Trump will still be employed. His next career will be at Lazy Oaks Farm in Simpsonville, SC working as a therapy horse. During…

Charleston is the perfect place to spend a weekend in the fall. While the summer brings beautiful blooms and boatloads (quite literally) of tourists to the area, fall in the Lowcountry has a magic of its own. Whether it’s grabbing a cider from the closest brewery, going to the fair, or simply seeing the marsh…

With wedding season quickly approaching, we’re sure you are looking for those last minute details to make your big day extra special. One thing that could get overlooked in all the planning is your exit. It’s a huge moment because it’s the first time you two are off on your own as a married couple….

On July 20th, we celebrated National Meet a Horse Day! The event was a huge success and we loved seeing so many Lowcountry kids. The day started with an animal welfare presentation, which followed Yogi and BooBoo (two brothers) on their adventures not only in town but at the farm on John’s Island. The kids…

Greetings, fellow horse lovers! It’s that time again. Let’s meet one of our newest animals at the barn named Volvo. How long has Volvo been working at Palmetto Carriage Works? He’s been working for us since March this year so he’s still pretty new. Where’s Volvo from? What was he doing previously? He came from Southwest Indiana where he was a plow horse. Favorite Snack: Anything, especially our barn hand Sophia’s hair. ? Does he have a best friend? His best friend is a horse/coworker named Toogodoo Does he have any interesting markings? Short forelocks (we are hoping these will grow out) a large blaze on his face, front leg half socks (or half stockings) and his back legs have stockings. How big is Volvo? He’s our heaviest (2218 lbs), youngest (6yrs), tallest (19 1/2 hands).  He’s about six…

At Palmetto Carriage Works, we are not immune to criticism. We are constantly conversing with the public and our guests about the treatment and care for our animals–horses, mules, chickens and barn cats alike. And we know that those who are skeptical of our industry have their hearts in the right place. Our four-legged coworkers…