Relay Shared Album: Charleston

Our last minute Fourth of July meetup

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Aug 13, 2025

Our third edition of the Relay Shared Album: Charleston. Three of the Relay gang met up with old friends for the Fourth of July this year (James was sorely missed). All on 35mm film, courtesy of Zach.

The photos are presented unedited, freshly back from the lab, roughly in the order they occurred in.

Thursday with the Charleston River Dogs

We started things off attending the local baseball game. The Dogs didn’t clinch the victory unfortunately, but the beer was cold and the locals were packed in.

Starting to get dark by the time we left but a stunning wetlands scene behind the stadium.

Exploring central Charleston. Our stomping grounds for the weekend.

Post game Guinness at the Royal American, corner table.

Friday the Fourth

Started the day at the famous Leon’s. Great food, great atmosphere inside.

I (Jack) tested myself with the seafood platter.

The fried oyster roll is a must try item.

The Recovery Room. Famous for selling the most PBR nationwide nearly ten years running.

Strolling through some of the French Quarter streets before we spent the evening on The Vendue rooftop for fireworks.

Burns Alley. Definitely a top spot for the group from the weekend.

Some fireworks were watched on The Vendue rooftop, they ran $2 miller highlife all night.

Ended the night racking up a hall of fame tab at Tommy Condon's Irish pub.

Saturday on Sullivan’s Island

My favorite area of the trip, for sure. This was everyone’s first time in Charleston, and Sullivan’s Island is Charleston exactly as I imagined it would be.

A beautiful beach where we observed the passing Hurricane Chantal in the distance. Stunning.

Couldn’t get over how fast these cargo ships can move.

The most classic coastal vibes I’ve ever experienced.

Our group is famous for the last minute planning of these trips. It always seems to come together in just the nick of time, this weekend was no different. We all agreed Charleston exceeded each of our expectations. A great way to spend the Fourth of July, I only wish that we would have had another day.

As always, let us know below what you think of the third edition of the new Relay format, and any other comments you have. Zach busted out the AI itinerary once again and it did not disappoint.

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