Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2018

40 www.CharlestonBrides.com | www.MPMcalendar.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com feature Foster or Adopt an Animal Some of us aren’t yet ready to become full-fledged, permanent pet owners. If this describes you, check out Palmetto Paws Animal Rescue each Saturday at the Petco in Mount Pleasant. Fostering is a great way to see if having a four- legged family member is right for you. Of course, you can offer these animals a “fur- ever” home, too! If you can’t house an animal, there are many other ways you can contribute to this organization. From volunteering to donating monetarily, the options are varied. Get Historical While downtown Charleston has many homes that are impeccably manicured testaments to the history of the Lowcountry, Mount Pleasant also hosts its share of the tale. Charles Pinckney was an author and signer of the U.S. Constitution. Part of his 18th-century coastal plantation has been preserved to tell the story of this Founding Father. Explore the 28 remaining acres this former governor of South Carolina used as a country home, outside the family’s main residence in Charleston. While he grew up exploring and playing on this plot of land as a boy, in later years he would transform it into an agricultural moneymaker, rich with blooming indigo and rice. Head to 1254 Long Point Road to discover a world outside of trendy storefronts and popular eateries. OPEN EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BRUNCH 2015 SC-41 MOUNT PLEASANT SC. 29466 843-971-3822 Rivertownepublichouse.com @rivertownepublichouse OUR MENU OFFERS HIGH END PUB FARE GOURMET PIZZA CRAFT BEER SPECIALTY COCKTAILS DISTINCTIVE WINES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS | OUTDOOR DINING AND ACTIVITIES | EVENTS ASK ABOUT BOOKING YOUR NEXT BUSINESS LUNCHEON OR EVENT