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Come on our History Walking Tour presented by Junket!
Charleston is a popular tourist destination for people from all over the country. Today's visitors love strolling along the gorgeous cobblestone paths, taking in the natural visual magnificence, stopping for a bite to eat by the river, or shopping on King Street for the latest fashion trends. You'd never realize it, but there are horrific memories of destruction, mayhem, and death beneath all of this beauty and grand architecture. Since its establishment in 1670, Charleston has weathered innumerable harsh conflicts, Mother Nature, and threats from enemies from an endless sea of enemies.
Threats to Charleston included well-known pirates like Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. Learn how Charleston's beautiful homes and paths came to be by taking a tour of the city's gorgeous surroundings, from The Battery to White Point Gardens, to the Stede Bonnet Monument. Start at the Battery and explore Charleston's heritage of Pirate and Patriots.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
All tours meet at the bandstand/gazebo, in the middle of White Point Park, down at the Battery (2 Murray Blvd. Charleston, SC 29401).
End your tour with a stop at the Miles Brewton House.
Itinerary
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Explore Charleston's early history and why it was built it its strategic location.
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Battery & White Point Gardens (Pass by)
Discover how this spot got its name, and learn the tale of the pirate who met his end here in the 17th century.
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Explore the role Charleston played in the Revolutionary War, starting at the home of a Revolutionary War hero, and second cousin to George Washington.
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With a beautiful view of The Battery, this home is one of the finest examples of early Federal architecture in Charleston.
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Rainbow Row (Pass by)
Rainbow Row is named for its collection of brightly colored homes, which were once merchant shops, and were restored to their former glory in the 1930s.
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Built in 1771, this location's history spans much of Charleston's history, from its time as a prison for traitors in the American Revolution, to being a marketplace for enslaved people before the Civil War.
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At this location, view the Slave Auction Monument, a memorial to the skilled, yet enslaved population who made much of Charleston's opulence possible.
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This location traces the resilience of enslaved blacks, and also highlights the Gullah-Geechee culture of the area.
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Built on the site of the first Anglican church built south of Virginia, this building as remained largely unchanged for the past 250 years.
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Built in 1765 for a family of slave traders, this home became the headquarters of the Union Army in Charleston during the Civil War.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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