THE CHARLESTON WATERFRONT Donors and sponsors already raised 75 Million $$$ to build the International African-American Museum (IAAM) and construction are set to begin soon.  A huge part was a very sizeable donation of  $125,000 by the Charleston native Herbert L. Drayton III, whose ancestors were enslaved at Middleton Place and who arrived in Charleston through Gadsden Wharf. This is the place where the museum will be constructed. By the way: AGENTOWNED REALTY is a huge supporter and sponsor for this museum! The location of the new museum will be close to the neighborhood DOCKSIDE, one of the very few high-rise properties on the Charleston peninsula. This 19 stories luxury condo building overlooks the  Charleston Harbor, the Ravenel Bridge, and the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier across the harbor in Mt. Pleasant. Dockside was built in 1987 and features 2-3 bedroom condos, and wonderful amenities incl. a  library, sauna, indoor heated pool and a fitness room, dock facilities, underground parking and 24/7 security. From here it is not far to walk to many attractions i.e the SC Aquarium, many restaurants, Marion Square and King Street, the high-end shopping heaven. Looking to own a condo at Dockside? If you are lucky and one comes up for sale, you have to be ready and act quickly. Best to have a pre-qualification for a mortgage in hand or pay cash. Check out all condos that are for sale or that have sold in Dockside here! For information on all condos for sale in the "Holy City" and the Greater Charleston area, please visit my website at or simply call me at  843-345-2625 or send an inquiry to my email at uappleby@gmail.com. www.DefinitelyCharleston.com  Ute Appleby Real Estate/Leasing/Property Management UAppleby@gmail.com(843) 345-2625

I took a walk d’town to check out the progress of the construction of this significant museum. A couple of weeks ago, we all had the opportunity to sign the last beam of the steel structure before it got installed, and so I became part of this history-making event.       The International African American Museum www.IAAMUSEUM.org is a museum of African-American history. It is located between the highrise, which is called “Dockside” and the Maritime Center at the Charleston Harbor. The Gadsden Wharf and Gadsdenboro Park are also right here (please refer to my previous blog)       It took about 20 years of planning before construction started in 2019, and I believe it will be ready and open its doors in 2021. Charleston is beautiful, and if you are thinking about moving here permanently or just own a little vacation place, I can certainly assist you with that. Start your search on my website: www.Definitely-Charleston.com or simply contact me by phone or email.