Charleston Historic District Orientation Tour

Charleston is considered the "jewel" of the southeastern United States and America's best kept secret! Linda is a native Charlestonian and a licensed guide with the city's Art and History Commission. History comes alive through her insider stories only known by the locals! This full comprehensive tour includes Charleston's Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian history and architecture. Linda will tailor your tour to meet any special interests such as Revolutionary War and Civil war history. She has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, BBC and toured with Southern Living Magazine, Kathy Lee and Hoda, Clive Cussler, Megan Kelly and American Pickers.

Tour includes: Linda begins with a short timeline introduction of Charlestons's 350 years. Sites of interest: - St. Michael's Church (c. 1761) Where George Washington worshiped in 1791. - Charleston's famous Battery Sea Wall to view Antebellum Mansions that face the harbor. - Rainbow Row houses - 18th Century businesses where Preservation movement began. - The City Market - Charlestons 19th Century open-air super market where vendors still sell their wares such as the sweetgrass baskets. - Explore hidden alleyways and cobblestone streets only locals know about. - Hear about the Gullah history which has been preserved in the Carolina Lowcountry. - Last but not least hear Charleston history with a guide that has the true Charleston accent and is passionate about her city. - Linda will also point out other attractions that visitors may like to explore on their own. There are several museum houses, the Ft. Sumter Tour and many art galleries.