Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

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About this activity

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were left out of the history books. Gain more understanding about Charleston's role in the nation's history on this enthralling walking tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Tour Charleston, LLC

Ages: Youth (0–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
Included: Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
Included: Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
Included: 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tour Charleston

Passing by

"IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK..." and now they will. Author, historian, educator and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham combines his powerful blend of artful storytelling with solid historical and personal perspective.
Charleston City Market

30 min

Visit sites starting with the Charleston City Market, a historic marketplace located in downtown Charleston. Then, head on to Jehu Jones Hotel, Catfish Row (of Porgy and Bess fame).
Heyward-Washington House

10 min Admission not included

Pass by the Heyward-Washington House which belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr., a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Old Slave Mart Museum

15 min Admission not included

Old Slave Mart Museum is the building that once held slave auction galleries, located in downtown Charleston.
Charleston Waterfront Park

30 min

See and hear about lesser known places where heroes and heroines made history...but missed the history books. Walk the path from slavery through Reconstruction to civil rights. End by walking along the beautiful Charleston Harbor through Waterfront Park. Discover the forgotten stories of black Charleston on this captivating walking tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books)

Address: 160 King Street

Charleston, SC 29401

End point

Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books)

Address: 160 King Street

Charleston, SC 29401

Using your ticket

Where: We meet in Tour Charleston Headquarters and Buxton Books at 160 King Street.Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Please Note: The City of Charleston requires travelers to wear masks during their walking tour. Walking tours take place entirely outside and our guides will make sure groups are remaining 6ft apart from each other.