Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

5.0 (8 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The best way to learn about Charleston and the American Revolution! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

One of a kind secret alleyways and hidden gems! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Travel back in time to the 1700's on this Self-Guided Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt! Guests will start out with Free Access to the Fireproof Museum and receive instructions on how to "escape" the British occupation of Charleston.

After receiving the instruction packet, guests will follow the footsteps of a Patriot Spy trying to escape the city and have to find a multitude of hidden gems including historic structures, secret alleyways, and artifacts. All these sites are directly related to the American Revolution as it would affect Charleston specifically and even find out how certain events would have repercussions for other colonies.

This is the ONLY historically accurate scavenger hunt designed by three area historians related to the American Revolution.

*As a moderately difficult escape, we recommended for adults only. We do have a child friendly Pirate Escape Scavenger hunt as well. Good luck Patriots as you embark on this historic one of a kind adventure in Charleston.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Written guide: English
Operated by: Native Charleston Tours

Ages: Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free Access to Fireproof Building Museum is included.

Itinerary

Moderate Difficulty Level! For beginners and those with children please try our "Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt!" Guests receive free admission to this small but historically significant museum. Guests can explore at the start of the scavenger hunt or come back after the escape. This self-guided escape is recommended for adults only, families with kids should check out our family friendly Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt. The Patriot Escape will lead guests to several National Historic Landmarks and many significant sites related to the American Revolution in Charleston. As a Patriot "Spy", you will have to make your way out of the city without getting caught which is determined by how long it takes to finish the Escape. This escape is designed for the avid hobby historian and historian alike, and accurately portrays the events around Charleston nearly 250 years ago during British occupation. Please note the scavenger hunt averages around 2 hours of walking but will take guests into neighborhoods and other landmarks one would be hard pressed to find on your own. Good luck Patriots! Down with the King!

Stop 1
The Powder Magazine
St. Philip's Anglican Church
Stop 4
Stop 5
Stop 6
Stop 7
Stop 8
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go to the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park at the corner of Chalmers and Meeting Street. The Cumberland Street Public Parking Garage is the closest parking only two blocks away. Show the staff your booking voucher inside the Fireproof Museum. Entrance is on the Meeting Street Side.

End point

Go to the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park at the corner of Chalmers and Meeting Street. The Cumberland Street Public Parking Garage is the closest parking only two blocks away. Show the staff your booking voucher inside the Fireproof Museum. Entrance is on the Meeting Street Side.

Using your ticket

Please see host inside the Powder Magazine Museum and show them the voucher for the Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.