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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Film Friday: Dear John
Dear John is a romantic drama based on the Nicholas Sparks novel about a soldier and a college student who fall in love while he's on leave. He signs up for a second tour after September 11 and their relationship takes a difficult turn. Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried star in the film, which used locations like the College of Charleston campus and the North Charleston Navy … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dear John
Small Town Saturday: Edisto Island, SC
Edisto Island is a barrier island off the coast of Charleston. It is less developed than other beach towns, particularly Isle of Palms and Kiawah Island. The name of the island comes from a Native American tribe that settled here. Today the population is around 2,000 and it swells during the summer months with vacation renters. There is one resort, one grocery store, and a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Edisto Island, SC
