Comments on: Angel Oak

By: Nancy Davis

Nancy Davis — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:18:59 +0000

I plan to be there in May to visit my daughter and she’s suggested we go to see the Angel Oak. I would really love to see it again! I hope nothing of harm comes to that landmark. It’s so beautiful!

By: Donna Jean Rouse

Donna Jean Rouse — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:38:02 +0000

This is the second year I have came from NY to visit my son and family In Charleston, SC. Visiting the Angel Oak is a priority for me during my trip. This tree is a beautiful old soul and I love it. It is a spiritual place to visit.

By: SCIWAY

SCIWAY — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:28:27 +0000

We completely agree, David. Charleston is in grave danger right now; it is poised to lose much of what makes it special because of greed and carelessness. Thank you for your beautiful comments.

By: David Larson

David Larson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:29:07 +0000

I live in Maryland but have vacationed in Charleston almost every spring for the last 18 years now. I have grown to love the Low Country very much and the Angel Oak is one of my special places that I always enjoy stopping and seeing every year. I was there once again just last week and it was still looking as grand and magnificent as ever but I was very sorry to hear that there is talk of encroaching development on Johns Island that could possibly come to literally within feet of the Angel Oak. I hope the people who live there will realize the value of what a treasure the tree is and be able to save it for many future generations. It would be true tragedy if it were lost because of careless development and once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. If that happened, Charleston and the world would be a much poorer place for it.

By: Henry Rentz

Henry Rentz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:47:53 +0000

I will be visiting my home Charleston for the first time in over 25 years. My wife, whom has never been to South Carolina, is excited about the visit as well. One of the first things I will show her is Angel Oak. This is the place in the 1950s my father would take us to picnic in the limbs. We would stop at the local drive-in, the Hi Ho, and pick-up fried chicken then head to Johns Island to visit the grand tree and spend time together. Some of my fondest memories are at that tree. I can’t wait to visit again.

By: Autumn Breedlove

Autumn Breedlove — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:21:04 +0000

My boyfriend and I visited Angel Oak over this past Easter weekend. I had come across pictures of it while searching the internet for things to do while visiting Charleston and I just knew that I had to visit this amazing natural piece of history. We were in complete awe and amazement from the moment we laid eyes on it. Its such a humbling experience and really brings a sense of clarity to the forefront of ones mind. I hope this beauty stays protected from civilization so that someday we can take our children to visit and feel what we were able to feel that day.

By: Sandra Halsey

Sandra Halsey — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:53:09 +0000

My grandson’s birthday is today. He’s 9 years old, and he and his mom are on the way to my house. They are bringing a friend of his with them. Neither my grandson’s mom nor the friend have seen the Angel Oak, and I am so excited about being the one to take them there. I grew up on John’s Island, and continue to live on the property I was raised on. I am so proud of this tree, and am always taking visitors there to see it. I often go myself, just to sit and reflect on the past and feel the peace that it gives just to be in the presence of such a beautiful and awe-inspiring wonder of nature. It is my hope that we can save this tree for the future generations to enjoy, for as long as it can exist naturally.

By: TCJBROWN

TCJBROWN — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:42:09 +0000

I moved to SC in 1996, the 1st time I was taken to see the Angel Oak I could not believe what was before my eyes, it was the most AWESOME CREATION OF GOD & NATURE I have ever seen in my 50+ yrs. of life. I have told everybody about this tree I have a beautiful picture my co-worker took for me hanging in my home, I encourage & take those visiting me to see the Angel Tree I go each year to see this AWESOME WONDER!!!!!

By: Larry Stanley

Larry Stanley — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:51:07 +0000

In 1975 I was in the Navy at Charleston S.C. Was at Charlrston Naval Shipyard for work on USS FULTON AS11. This was a place we went to party. You could walk up the branches with a case of beer and that’s where we all gathered in the branches of the Oak. Often seen as many as 18-24 people in tree!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Rachel S.

Rachel S. — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:23:29 +0000

I grew up in the Charleston area and as a child I was amazed with the Angel oak and still am, This tree has a peaceful presence and it’s still magificent in it’s own way. There should not disrrupt history.