Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour - Tour Charleston
From$41.84
2 hours
Charleston, USA
About this activity
Hear the lost stories of African American residents during this unique walking tour of Charleston. Your guide, Professor Damon Fordham, will share tales of local heroes who are often left out of the history books.
Highlights
- Licensed guide is a writer, historian, and educator
- See historical sites such as the Old Slave Mart Museum
- Hear powerful stories and see new neighborhoods
- Walking tour of Charleston’s African American history
Full description
Set off through Charleston's historic neighborhoods on foot, taking in the local ambiance from the ground up. Listen as your guide combines historical facts, personal perspectives, and powerful storytelling. Stop by the Jehu Junes Hotel site and see Catfish Row, where the opera Porgy and Bess is set. Stroll along the ocean, through Waterfront Park and past the Charleston Harbor. Finish up with visits to the Heyward Washington House and the Old Slave Art Museum. After 2 hours, return to your starting point with a better understanding of Charleston's black history.
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
- Tour narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
- Experience Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
- Gratuities
- No public restroom so please plan accordingly
- Entry/Admission - Heyward-Washington House
- Entry/Admission - Old Slave Mart Museum
Meeting point
Start Location
Buxton Books, King Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is wheelchair accessible
- This tour is stroller accessible
- Service animals are allowed on this tour
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile tickets accepted
- If your tour canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.