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Explore Charleston, a crucial hub of the American Revolution on this immersive walking tour. As you stroll through the historic streets, encounter the homes and burial sites of Founding Fathers while uncovering the tales of courageous Patriots and influential Loyalists. Learn about key events, including the British assault and the fall of Charleston. This 90-minute guided experience deepens your understanding of Charleston's significant contributions to America's fight for independence.
- 90-minute walking tour through Charleston's historic district
- Discover the homes and graves of Founding Fathers
- Hear captivating stories of Patriots and Loyalists
- Learn about Charleston's pivotal role in the American Revolution
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet to start our tour at the corner of Broad Street and Church Street, at the site of the Shepheards Tavern marker.
We will end near the Old Exchange Building on East Bay Street.
Itinerary
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1Washington Square
Here we will learn about George Washington's impact on Charleston; a marker for the unknown grave of the mother of a future US President, who died nursing Colonial prisoners, and more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. Michael's Church
Charleston's oldest church, played a critical role in the British bombardment in 1780, you will leave this spot in awe of how a 260+ year old church that witnessed and hosted much of the US Revolution. With a graveyard that holds the graves of signers of the US Constitution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stroll down South of Broad, on beautiful Meeting Street that hosts the homes of several Revolutionary leaders, both future-American, and British. Among other homes, the house that served at the HQ of the British after its capture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Battery & White Point Gardens
View the site of the first major colonial victory of the American Revolution. Statues of Revolutionary heroes, surrounded by the picturesque live oaks of the park.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A walled city, with much of it still here through the Revolution as a means of defense, view the remnants of a redan, pivotal in its role to deter British. Later a wharf that served a different purpose in the closing days of the American Revolution.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
View one of the three most important Colonial Era building in the US. The site of a pivotal event that took place well before 1776, and later a dungeon for Patriot leaders.
15 minutes • 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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