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Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

Charleston, USAby Tour Charleston, LLC

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 20 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were left out of the history books. Gain more understanding about Charleston's role in the nation's history on this enthralling walking tour.

What's included

  • Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
  • Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
  • Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
  • 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Tour Charleston

    Pass by

    "IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK..." and now they will. Author, historian, educator and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham combines his powerful blend of artful storytelling with solid historical and personal perspective.

  2. 2

    Charleston City Market

    30 min

    Visit sites starting with the Charleston City Market, a historic marketplace located in downtown Charleston. Then, head on to Jehu Jones Hotel, Catfish Row (of Porgy and Bess fame).

  3. 3

    Heyward-Washington House

    10 min

    Pass by the Heyward-Washington House which belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr., a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.

  4. 4

    Old Slave Mart Museum

    15 min

    Old Slave Mart Museum is the building that once held slave auction galleries, located in downtown Charleston.

  5. 5

    Charleston Waterfront Park

    30 min

    See and hear about lesser known places where heroes and heroines made history...but missed the history books. Walk the path from slavery through Reconstruction to civil rights. End by walking along the beautiful Charleston Harbor through Waterfront Park. Discover the forgotten stories of black Charleston on this captivating walking tour.

Meeting and pickup

Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books) Address: 160 King Street Charleston, SC 29401

End point

Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books) Address: 160 King Street Charleston, SC 29401

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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