- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Your guide will explain why this is one of the most important building in Colonial America and the events that took place in and surrounding the building.
- Rainbow Row - One of the most photographed spots in the city. A charming row of 18th century homes that inspired the preservation movement here in Charleston.
- Edmondston-Alston House - From this House Museum site, you will learn about the history of a plantation family along with views and the history of the Revolutionary War Fort Moultrie (1st decisive victory over the British) and Civil War Ft Sumter (where the Civil War began)
- Battery & White Point Gardens - You will see Magnificent Live Oaks and learn about where the 1st settlers landed and why they ended up where Charleston is now.
- Church Street - This quaint street was a finger of land extending out into the marsh in the 18th century. You will see many homes dating back to the 1700s and learn about their history and peeks into some beautiful gardens while learning about the history of the plants that people now associate with the South. We will stop occasionally for photos and peeks!
- Heyward-Washington House - Another house museum, the 1st one in Charleston. You will learn about the Heyward family (signer of the Declaration of Independance) and George Washington who did sleep here on his Tour of the South in 1791. The house also has a period style garden which I will talk about as well.
- St. Philip’s Church - Oldest Episcopal congregation in the city and its wrought iron gates are one of the few prewar examples left in the city.
- Saint Michael’s Church - This is the oldest church building in the city. You will learn about the famous bells and how the corner which St Michaels occupies came to be call the “Four Corners of Law”
- Broad Street - You will learn about the different styles of architecture, how the enslaved people arrived in the city and how they contributed to the many different areas of the city. We will also talk about the numerous disasters the city has survived.
- East Bay Street - We will follow the path of the Old City Wall and learn about the various occupations the early settlers had and how they contributed to the growth of the city. We will also walk down a few hidden alleys to get a sneak peak of the city and its gardens.
- Bottled water
My tour focuses on the settlers of Charleston and their reasons for choosing this city. By the onset of the Revolutionary War, Charleston had become the wealthiest city in America, a fact reflected in its homes and gardens. Social status was linked to one’s house and garden, prompting Charlestonians to hire numerous gardeners and nurserymen from Europe who introduced plants that are still common in gardens today. Both men and women in Charleston corresponded with members of the Royal Society of London and John Bartram of Philadelphia about plant exports and imports. The city’s history, its people, architecture, and plants are all incredibly fascinating, and I love sharing this with others.
- We will not be going inside any building and the travel time is already included in the total duration of the two-hour walking tour.
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