Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

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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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Things To Know

  • Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
  • Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
  • Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
  • 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Tour Charleston (Pass-by Only)

"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

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

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

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Old Slave Mart Museum

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

Admission Ticket Not Included

Charleston Waterfront Park

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.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books) Address: 160 King Street Charleston, SC 29401

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 315 reviews

What do other 315 guests say about Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

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825gillianl
5
Aug 2024
David is a wealth of knowledge and related it perfectly. We learned so much about the history of the area and beyond. I highly recommend the tour to history buffs.
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Andrea_R
5
Jul 2024
The tour took the group to historical sites that are still as relevant, if not more today than years before. If we don’t learn from the past we will continue to repeat the same wrongs.
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T T
5
Jul 2024
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He worked in his story telling talents with his musical talents, nice touch!

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Tour Charleston, LLC

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Things to know

Included
  • Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
  • Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
  • Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
  • 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies