Two Hour Charleston at War Tour

On this tour we discuss not only the battle which happened in the Charleston area during the Civil War but also the politics which brought about the War. Join me and hear the story of the Fire Eaters and the Democratic National Convention of 1860 --- the event with split the Democratic Party allowing the election of Abraham Lincoln. Did you know that politicians from South Carolina lead the rest of the South out of the Union? Learn about the four innovations of Modern Warfare first tested on the civilian population in Charleston! As we discover Charleston, you will have the chance to hear about the Battle of Fort Sumter and the Battle of Secessionville in 1863, the most significant engagement in South Carolina during the war. Finally, we discuss the subjugation of a proud city which finally falls after a year and a half of siege and bombardment!