Private tour in Charleston Lee Ann B

The Charleston Saga - Half Day

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Lee Ann B.

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I was 14 years old the first time I visited Charleston and from that moment on I was in love with this historic city. I was lucky to move here with my family in 2009. Charleston is a city that touches all of your senses - from putting your hand on a 100-year-old piece of iron work, to peeking through a gate and seeing an amazing garden, to the smell of pluff mud (this is an acquired scent) or the hint of the aroma of the Confederate Jasmine, to finding a pottery shard on the streets and wondering what story it holds. With 350 years of history there is so much to explore. I love to share these intricate stories, so my tours focus on the different threads of Charleston's history; American Revolution, Charleston Renaissance, Ironworks and Women's history to mention a few. As Dubose Heyward wrote "They tell me she is beautiful, my City, That she is colorful and quaint, alone. Among the cities. But I, I who have known, Her tenderness, her courage, and her pity, Have felt her forces mold me, mind, and bone, Life after life, up from her first beginning. How can I think of her in wood and stone! I would love to share her story with you. City of Charleston Certified Guide: 2010 - present Charleston Tour Association: President 2018 - present Palmetto Guild founding member Bachelor in Business Management and minor in Tourism. Daniel Island Historical Society Board member: 2012 - present ( Vice President: 2013-2016 & Community Outreach: 2016 - present) All my tours are walking.

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Overview of your Charleston tour

Strolling through the generations of Charleston History, you will learn about the society, scoundrels and conflicts that define this great city. Charleston's influence was felt throughout the world and her buildings, quaint streets, hidden alleys, and picturesque gardens all have stories to tell. We will explore her 350 years of history. From the eras of the Lord Proprietors, Colony Charles Towne, Antebellum Charleston, the Reconstruction years, and the Charleston Renaissance. We will meet those that made Charleston what she is today: The Barbadians, the Enslaved, the Scottish, the Irish, the Germans, the Jewish, the French Huguenots, the English, the Preservationists, and the Artists. We will hear about those outside forces that molded her: Wars, Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Fires. As DuBose Heyward would say in his poem "Dusk" "Life after Life, up from her first beginning- How can I think of her in wood and stone!"

Your Charleston tour itinerary

Some of the highlights we will see: St. Michal's Church Rainbow Row St. Philip's Church Hibernian Hall Dock Street Theater The Old Slave Mart Circular Church Graveyard Philip Simmons Ironwork The itinerary can be customized to your interests. We walk about a mile and a half. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and use the restroom before the tour starts. Sorry, there are no restrooms on the tour.

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Type: Walking

This is a walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
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Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

80 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States

Washington Square. The corner of Meeting St and Broad St. Behind City Hall. I'll meet you by the statue of George Washington.

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
1257572
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
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This private tour in Charleston is perfect for history enthusiasts who want to delve into the rich past of the city. It's also ideal for travellers who enjoy walking tours and wish to explore Charleston's historical sites, quaint streets, and picturesque gardens. With a focus on the society, scoundrels, and conflicts that have shaped Charleston, this tour offers a deep dive into the city's 350-year history.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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