Charleston History Tour: Celebrating Strong Southern Women
4.6
27 Ratings
Charleston
Uncover the hidden stories of Charleston's strong southern women on this history tour. From alleged serial killers to women's rights activists, explore the matriarchal capital of the western world.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old City Jail - Hear the stories of the beautiful, the bold, and the bad women who helped create the American dream.
What's Included
- Admission to the Philip Simmons House museum.
- Access to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art.
Additional Information
The Powerful Females of Southern History Expedition delves into the history of Charleston, offering a perspective woven by the pioneering women of all races who shaped our American Dream. Throughout the tour, you will unveil a delightful reality: Charleston is the hub of female-labor in the western society, once owned and operated by women.
We commence our expedition at the reported site of the execution of America’s first woman serial killer. We pause at the location where her life ended and her tale unfolds. You then get to consider: was she a serial killer or a woman defending her rightful privileges!
Subsequently, we explore the residences and grounds of the ‘Spinster Ladies,’ Women’s Civil Rights Champions, Printmakers, Craftswomen, Madame’s, Store Owners, and Farm owners. Here we delve into their legacies and mysteries, most of which have been obscured by modern historiography.
Finally, we tour the residences and establishments of the women who constructed this magnificent city.
Location
21 Magazine St
Magazine Street
We will meet in front of the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(27 Ratings)
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Lynnmd6309xp
Oct 31, 2023
Unique and Top-Notch Tour - Touring with Larry was like being with a master storyteller, enacting the time period in which the story was set. Learned so much about the often untold or overlooked history of women in the USA. Amazing that in just a few blocks of the city, so many women overcame obstacles and hardships to gain their rightful recognition in society. An insightful and educational tour through a historical part of the city, and in the company of a master storyteller!
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G2404mzlydiab
Oct 29, 2023
Wonderful tour! - We took several tours this weekend. This was our favorite of them all. Thank you for spotlighting much of the unwritten history of our country and this city. We really enjoyed it.
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Katherine_s
May 22, 2023
Larry was a great... - Larry was a great storyteller. He had good eye contact and kept us well engaged. He made you listen closely and "catch" the hidden tips. I really learned a lot. I would recommend this tour.
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Corey500
Apr 22, 2023
Insightful and interesting. - Knowledgeable? YES! Interesting? YES! Thoughtful of customer needs? YES! Entertaining? YES! If you enjoy history coming alive this tour is for you. The pace is slower, pausing (in the shade) so patrons can absorb the stories told by a masterful, insightful story teller. Unfortunately we discovered him on our final day in Charleston because we would have taken more of his tours. He is knowledgeable on many subjects and shares in laymen’s terms.
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Diane
Jun 27, 2022
RECOMMEND! - This is a little different of a tour--not so much text book history and architecture but focuses on some little known women that had big impacts in the city. Tour guide was high energy and super informative. I found it to be very interesting!
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Avian_n
Apr 14, 2022
Highlight of my vacation - I decided late, the previous night, that since my friends on our Charleston trip would be sleeping in, that I would go solo on this tour. It was a wonderful decision. Not only was the tour guide (and, other attendees) super welcoming, but the history was ridiculously fun to learn. The guide even made time for a water break — as some of us needed refreshment. I can not recommend this tour enough. I also might add that it’s not solely history from a female perspective. I feel like my husband would have also enjoyed the tour quite a bit. All and all — this tour was one of the highlights of my Charleston trip.
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Noram1764
Dec 17, 2023
Too long for the content/territory covered - Larry was very knowledgeable and his stories were informative. He tended to ramble and the tour should have been 1 1/2 hours instead of the 2:15 it was.
Be warned, his appearance is off-putting and if gigantic beards are not your thing, this is not the tour guide for your. He also smelled of alcohol, but he also repeatedly referred to Charleston as a drinking city so that’s on brand for the territory.
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Bethann_j
Mar 22, 2023
We liked hearing the... - We liked hearing the stories. I'd appreciate the opportunity to give feedback about our guide Larry.
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B-fcory
Jun 18, 2022
Not just history. - Selected this tour because the reviews were phenomenal. Houses visited and stories shared were different than those from other tours, which was appreciated. Despite that, it was the least favorite tour of several. There is an agenda.
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Larry
Oct 21, 2022
Fraud alert - By providing an honest guide. We were deceived from start to finish. Even when exposed, the so called guide did not own up to fraudulent behavior. After a late arrival, this person who used the name Larry told us he had suffered a bike accident with a golf cart and was in too much pain to walk. We sat for a visit and coffee. He told stories with some herstory content. He also said he needed to leave to visit a doctor and get his bike fixed. We tipped generously, having fallen for his plight. We saw him minutes later, easily riding his undamaged bike . For shame! Such a hustler. All thar brother and sister talk he put out, and how much pain he was in. Should be dismissed.
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