Night time in Charleston

As we headed out for the night, not too sure where to dine, we walked over to Meeting and Market Streets, where the City Market is located, and a pretty active area in the historic district.  

It was originally a covered building where the slaves were auctioned from.

After the Civil War, eventually it evolved into a center of trade, for the African American community. 

Not too long after the Civil War the former slaves set up stalls, where they sold there handmade baskets, carvings, and materials. 

It was founded in 1807, and today is now occupied by the Daughters of the Confederacy. It is filled with artisans who each day sell beautiful goods, from one long end, to the other. It is also a great way to shop and come out into the area of wonderful restaurants and bistros.

 As the night drew on, people started milling about, music was being played on many different street corners, and the aromas of southern cooking came wafting through from different areas of the historic district.  

It was another full and fantastically hot and humid day, and by the time the rain came, it was very much welcomed...