The 2000 film The Patriot tells of a South Carolinian man named Benjamin Martin who leads an uprising after his son was murdered by a British officer. The plot is loosely based on the life of "The Swamp Fox" Francis Marion, who engaged in guerrilla warfare during the Revolutionary War. Mel Gibson starred alongside then-newcomer Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, … [Read more...] about The Patriot Filming Locations to Visit
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Staying at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island Golf Resort is one of the South's pre-eminent resorts, located 21 miles south of Charleston along the South Carolina coast. It's accessible via Charleston International Airport as well as the private airport on nearby Johns Island. The 10 miles of uninterrupted coastline make it a popular getaway for travelers. There are over 10,000 protected acres, which are … [Read more...] about Staying at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit
Writer Nicholas Sparks has decades worth of novels, many with romantic and tragic themes. The majority are set in the Southeast, where the calls home. Starting in the late 90s, many of these books were turned into popular films, also set and shot in the region. We've rounded up some of the top Nicholas Sparks movie locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and … [Read more...] about Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit
The Legend of Bagger Vance Filming Locations to Visit
The 2000 film The Legend of Bagger Vance told of a struggling soldier turned golfer, Rannulph Junuh, who meets a caddy with what seems like special powers named Bagger Vance. Matt Damon stars alongside Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jack Lemmon. Based on the book of the same name, it is set in 1930s Georgia. Areas of coastal Georgia and South Carolina were used in the … [Read more...] about The Legend of Bagger Vance Filming Locations to Visit
The Gilded Age Landmarks of the South
The Gilded Age was a lavish time in American history when the nation's wealthiest families built over-the-top mansions to showcase their status. But their power wasn't limited to places like New York, Chicago, and Newport. These people also made summer homes and hotels in the South, many of which still exist today. This story is based on one I wrote for Fodor's. You can … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Landmarks of the South
