IN 2014 CHARLESTON WAS NAMED THE #1 CITY IN AMERICA BY CONDE NAST TRAVELER FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW! Being FIRST is not out of the ordinary for this extraordinary city. Charleston has a long list of revolutionary events and pioneering accomplishments. If youve ever wondered why Charleston is called Americas Most Historic City historian and tour guide, MARK R. JONES, gives you an in depth look at the most compelling reasons.