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"And especially if sung by a men's unaccompanied chorus."

Exactly!

And, yes, I have been to Kiaweh Island - with all the alligators! ---- and it was indeed beautiful. Then into Charleston for a day - past the trees with the low hanging moss - and seeing the Gullah people's (sp?) homes and stopping in to see the little churches along the way.

What beauty.

On the 28th of June 1776 the battle of Sullivan's Island was the first victory of the Patriot cause. A sizeable British fleet and army had been drubbed in a decisive way and British pride was seriously wounded. Word was rushed to Congress in Philadelphia bya single horse-borne messenger in a manner reminiscent of the battle of Marathon. The importance to American morale cannot be overstated; as news spread throughout the nation, there was rejoicing everywhere.

For generations, the gallant defense of Sullivan's Island was commemorated with festivities which recalled our nation's struggle for liberty and the blessing resulting from it. To Carolinians, the 28th of June was Independence Day.

Charleston and the Low Country. Sighhhhhh! What a beautiful site to drive down the back roads and catch a glimpse of the Salt Marshes. Smell the pluff mud on a hot summer's day at low tide. Sit on the porch with a tall glass of Ice Tea or in the afternoons a Mint Julep from a frosty cup! Listening to the children playing. The crickets chirping and fire flies glowing - clear summer nights. The sound of the breeze through the pines and water oaks. The lapping of the ocean at the beach. Beach, boogie and blues music coming somewhere - not real loud, but just enough to stir the soul.

Walking along the Battery, the High Battery, Azaleas in bloom, the lemon scent of Magnolia's, spring time smells of Jasimine, Wisteria and something undefined.

Walking the streets of Charleston and the Low Country and knowing and feeling secure in that we have changed very little - our ideals, our wants and needs are very much the same as our ancestors. Knowing that history is just around the corner, we are living it and have lived it. Our heritage, a unique love and pride in our history - no matter what century it is. We are well into our fourth here in Charleston - we are going to be around for four more.