Charleston 101

While exploring quiet alleys as well as busy streets, you'll see the beauty that is the Charleston of today while hearing about its fascinating past. You'll walk along the same streets, see the same buildings, and hear some of the same sounds that have been a part of Charleston for 350 years. You'll learn about the foods, customs and language that are unique to our residents and the stories told to me by my relatives long-gone. We'll also dip into important public buildings and peer into antiquated churchyards. We'll end the walking tour at a lovely mansion that was once home to some of Charleston's aristocracy and now serves as a historic house museum. You will then have the opportunity to choose between having a self-guided audio tour there or joining a group tour led by one of the house museum docents. As we meander through the city, you'll begin to share my passion for a place, a history and a culture that has been part of my family for more than 175 years.

Based upon your interests, I will determine specific stops and streets for strolling. However, most tours will include The Battery (aka White Point Garden) Rainbow Row Stoll's Alley Tradd Street King Street Broad Street Church Street Dock Street Theater City Market Washington Park Meeting Street St. Michael's Church St. Philip's Church French Huguenot Church There will also be a tour of the interior of a historic house museum. The pace is very leisurely and we can stop and rest if necessary.