Charleston’s Strong Women of the South History Tour

21 Magazine St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

This tour explores historical Charleston from the perspective of the founding mothers and women. Go to the alleged execution site of the country’s first female serial killer and hear her story. Plus, visit the homes and sites of women’s rights activists, printers, artisans, madams, shopkeepers, and plantation owners throughout the city.

Learn about Charleston, a city once owned and controlled by women
See this historic town through a different perspective
Meet at a convenient location on Magazine Street
Wear comfortable walking shoes

What To Expect

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Hear the stories of the beautiful, the bold, and the bad women who helped create the American dream.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

We stand in the shadow of the Wentworth Mansion, the largest-standing palace in the city. We ask the question, “who were the most important women that lived on this street?”

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The mother of old Charles Town, the mother of America, and the mother of modern Charleston: hear the stories of the Strong Women of the South.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

Museum entry fee for the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street.
Entry fee for the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street.

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

21 Magazine St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

from 36 $