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Discovery Series – Charleston

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The Discovery Series – Charleston mug brings together the city’s well-known symbols that we saw in the design of the ornament, including Rainbow Row, a horse-drawn carriage, bottlenose dolphins, kayaking and paddleboarding, the Angel Oak, and Deviled Crab. On the side and back, the design goes further, adding new symbols that highlight even more of what makes Charleston unique.

– The Battery is one of Charleston’s most famous spots, located at the tip of the Charleston peninsula. This beautiful park offers stunning views of Charleston Harbor and the historic mansions that line South Battery Street.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Charleston

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Discovery Series Ornament – Charleston is another piece in my collection that I picked up during my journey up the East Coast.

Founded in 1670, Charleston, South Carolina, began as a colonial seaport and quickly grew into one of the most important cities in the American South. Its wealth was built on rice, indigo, and cotton plantations, supported by its bustling harbor. The city played a key role in both the American Revolution and the Civil War, with the first shots of the latter fired at nearby Fort Sumter.… Read more

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Discovery Series – South Carolina

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Starbucks Discovery Series South Carolina mug joins the ornament from the same state that we reviewed earlier and has many more details. In that review, I’ve mentioned: Yellow Jessamine (the state flower), Carolina Wren (the state bird), Shag (a popular dance), tea, and Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Here are the extra things that the design of the bigger mug has to offer:

– Charleston is renowned for its well-preserved architecture and rich history. The historic district features antebellum homes, cobblestone streets, and significant sites like Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – South Carolina

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Discovery Series Ornament South Carolina is a mini mug for the Palmetto State. This nickname originates from the Sabal Palmetto, a type of palm tree that played a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War. In 1776, the resilient palmetto logs were used to construct Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, which withstood British cannon fire due to the wood’s spongy nature. This pivotal victory in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island became a symbol of South Carolina’s strength and resilience. The palmetto tree was later incorporated into the state flag, where it stands proudly alongside a crescent, further cementing its significance in the state’s identity.… Read more

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Been There – South Carolina 2

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Unexpectedly, Starbucks made a decision to issue an updated version of the previously released mug. The design of Been There South Carolina v2 shows some rearrangement of the elements and removal of “the rice state” nickname. The latter doesn’t seem to be widely used, so I guess the change makes sense. The Palmetto State, on the other hand, is widely known as the reference to the state tree, the Palmetto. Speaking of which, the v1 had two of these trees in the design, one red and one yellow.… Read more

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Been There – Clemson University

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Starbucks Been There Clemson University mug is the newest addition to the Campus Collection. It is dedicated to a public land-grant research university in South Carolina. The University was founded in 1889 as Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina. It was later renamed Clemson University in 1964, in recognition of expanded academic offerings.
Here are some landmarks and symbols from the mug:
– Clemson University Outdoor Theater is the venue for outdoor events. The Theater seats approximately 1206 on grass and concrete-tiered seating levels.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – South Carolina

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Been There Ornament South Carolina – I can still see two birds, beach ball, peach and probably Firefly Sweet Tea cocktail.
There is also Fort Sumter – one of many East Coast fortifications built after the War of 1812. Work started in 1829, but was incomplete by 1860, when South Carolina seceded from the Union.
The string is pink.

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