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Lowcountry History Strolls 20% OFF
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
$96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Lowcountry History Strolls in Charleston offers a unique glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage. This engaging 1 hour and 30-minute tour reveals the stories behind the people, places, and culinary delights that define this hospitable city.
- 🏛️ Begin at the historic Laurens/Rutledge house at 117 Broad St, a significant site in the founding of America.
- 🏠 Stroll along Tradd St, stopping at the Sword Gates and Col. John Stewart’s home while exploring English history and the colony's origins.
- 🌆 Cross Meeting St. into the original walled city, discussing President Washington’s visit and notable “firsts” of Charleston.
- ⚔️ Conclude at Bay St, learning about the city’s planning by the Lord’s Proprietors and the reasons behind its construction and decline.
- 🚢 Visit the High Battery to discuss the beginnings of two wars in the harbor and the impact of the Civil War.
- 📜 Delve into topics like slavery, hospitality, and the friendly societies that shaped colonial Charleston during the journey.
- 🍽️ Round off the tour with insights into Charleston’s vibrant food culture, with recommendations for local dining experiences.
- 🛍️ Infants and small children can comfortably join in a pram or stroller, making the tour accessible for families.
- 🚌 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour's starting point.
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Lowcountry History Strolls
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Please bring umbrellas for inclement showers if needed.
Meeting point
We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
Return details
We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
- We begin at the Laurens/Rutledge house at 117 Broad St.This home and the one across the street are deeply imbedded in the founding of our country. Then work our way around to Tradd St. - stopping at the Sword Gates and the home of Col. John Stewart while discussing English history, the founding of the colony, architecture, epidemics, disasters, two wars and more. Cross Meeting St. into the original walled city, where we discuss Pres. Washington’s visit and Charleston “firsts”. Ending on Bay St to see the city planned by the Lord’s Proprietors, discussing why it was built and why it came down. On to the High Battery to discuss the start of two wars in our harbor, the last Royal Govenor and the beginning and end of the Civil War. As we make our way back, we discuss slavery, hospitality, friendly societies and colonial Charleston once more. Rounding out our tour, we conclude with our food culture as we send you off to eat in the city with options for dining experiences in town! (pass by)
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Lowcountry History Strolls 20% OFF
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
$96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!