Charleston’s Strong Women of the South History Tour
Overview
The Strong Women of the South History Tour offers insights into historical Charleston through the lens of its founding mothers and women from diverse backgrounds. Participants will learn about the city's unique matriarchal history, where women played significant roles in shaping its legacy.
- 🗣️ The tour starts at the execution site of America's First Female Serial Killer, where you'll hear her intriguing story.
- 🏠 Visit the homes and sites associated with “Old Maids," Women's Rights Activists, Printers, Artisans, Madams, Shopkeepers, and Plantation owners.
- 📜 Learn about the contributions and challenges faced by these women throughout Charleston's history.
- 🏛️ The tour includes visits to the homes and shops of influential women who helped build Charleston.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
- Entry fee for the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street.
- Museum entry fee for the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street.
Meeting point
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Twenty-one MagazineHear the stories of the beautiful, the bold, and the bad women who helped create the American dream.
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We stand in the shadow of the Wentworth Mansion, the largest-standing palace in the city. We ask the question, "who were the most important women that lived on this street?"
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Unitarian Church in CharlestonThe mother of old Charles Town, the mother of America, and the mother of modern Charleston: hear the stories of the Strong Women of the South.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.