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Happy Retirement, Sissy!

On Monday, we officially retired Sissy the mule to live out her years on a beautiful farm in Lexington, SC. 20 years old now, she gave tours with Palmetto Carriage Works since joining the family in 2007 after her career as an Amish work mule in Pennsylvania. Sissy is a sweet girl and is one…

Looking Past Hurricane Matthew To What’s In Store This Fall/Winter!

We were lucky. Mathew came and went without too much impact on the downtown area. The Red Barn specifically sustained no wind damage, and was fortunate to avoid any of the flood waters. Some residents on the lower sections of the peninsula were not so lucky, but the city of Charleston (for the most part)…

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Charleston’s Oldest Carriage Company

Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage company in Charleston, having been in operation since 1976. The following are 20 facts that you probably didn’t know about us. Check them out! The Palmetto Carriage herd is made up of 35 mules, 20 horses, 2 goats, and 6 chickens. The average age of our horses and…

This is How We’re Preparing for Hurricane Matthew

With Hurricane Matthew approaching the Lowcountry, Palmetto Carriage Works has made some preparations for our staff and the animals in our care. First off, we have closed our operations until Sunday, October 9th to allow all our staff to prepare for the storm. By the end of today (Wednesday, October 5th), all of our horses,…

The Historic Battery in Charleston

Almost every location in Charleston has some historic value, and the Battery is no different. Shaded by large Oak and Palmetto trees overlooking the Charleston Harbor, the Battery’s official name was coined when the harbor was blockaded by the British during the War of 1812. To defend their city, the residents of Charleston placed large…

Best Charleston Travel Tips from Innkeepers

This article originally appeared on BedandBreakfast.com as part of their Innkeeper Guide series. Charleston, the Marquis de Lafayette said, “is one of the best built, handsomest, and most agreeable cities that I have ever seen.” Some 200 years later, visitors find themselves similarly drawn to this elegant Southern city of romantic gardens and antebellum manses, pleasant…

Field Trips with Sue

Thanks for mentioning us in your blog Sue! Charleston, SC: A Weekend Getaway with Girl Friends Charleston, SC: A Weekend Getaway with Girl Friends Charleston, SC is such a versatile city. No matter what your reason for visiting, family vacation, romantic getaway, girl friends weekend, there is a ton to see, do, and eat. Weekend…

A Brief History of Charleston

First established in 1670 as Charles Town, the city began as a colonial seaport and developed into a wealthy city by the mid-eighteenth century. Until the start of the civil war, Charles Town’s economy prospered, steadily importing goods through its busy seaport and producing rice, cotton, and indigo. The historical city is home to the…

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Charleston’s Oldest Carriage Tour

The Palmetto Carriage herd is made up of 35 mules, 20 horses, 2 goats, and 6 chickens. The average age of a Palmetto Carriage animal is 15. The average Palmetto Carriage animal’s work day is 5 hours (limited to 8 hours). Palmetto Carriage animals average 25 weeks a year at our farm on John’s Island.…

Caring for the Charleston’s Carriage Horses

It’s a safe bet that if the mules and horses working local carriage tours could talk, they could easily recite the best parts of Charleston’s history. They’ve certainly heard the stories plenty of times as they mosey through the city streets. Carriage tours are a popular activity and the steeds pulling the carriages may very…