Discover the fascinating history of Charleston on this walking tour. Explore the city’s founding and the influential figures who shaped America. From pirates to patriots, uncover the secrets of Charleston’s past.
Discover the fascinating history of Charleston on this walking tour. Explore the city’s founding and the influential figures who shaped America. From pirates to patriots, uncover the secrets of Charleston’s past.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Established in 1771 as a commercial exchange and custom house, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon has been a prominent Charleston landmark for nearly 250 years. Today, it operates as a non-profit historic site dedicated to the American Revolution and colonial Charleston.
- Rainbow Row - Rainbow Row refers to a…
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Established in 1771 as a commercial exchange and custom house, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon has been a prominent Charleston landmark for nearly 250 years. Today, it operates as a non-profit historic site dedicated to the American Revolution and colonial Charleston.
- Rainbow Row - Rainbow Row refers to a series of thirteen vibrant historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. It is the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States. These houses are situated north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, specifically from 79 to 107 East Bay Street. The name Rainbow Row was inspired by the pastel colors they were painted during restoration in the 1930s and 1940s.
- Edmondston-Alston House - This house is constructed on the foundation remains of Fort Mechanic, which occupied this site in the late eighteenth century. Shipping merchant Charles Edmondston, a Scottish immigrant from the Shetland Islands, acquired the low sandy lot in 1817. The unstable, soggy land was unsuitable for residential construction until a sea wall was erected. Charleston city officials built one in 1820, allowing Edmondston to commence construction of the house. The antebellum modified Charleston single house (side-hall) was built between 1820 and 1828, originally in the English Regency architectural style.
- Battery & White Point Gardens - White Point Garden is a 5.7-acre public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina, at the peninsula’s tip. It serves as the southern endpoint for the Battery, a defensive seawall and promenade. It is bordered by East Battery (to the east), Murray Blvd. (to the south), King St. (to the west), and South Battery (to the north).
- The Williams Mansion - This 24,000-square-foot mansion features thirty main rooms and numerous smaller rooms. The main hall measures 50 feet in length and 14 feet in width. The house includes a ballroom with a 45-foot-high ceiling.
- Nathaniel Russell House - The Nathaniel Russell House is a historic residence located at 51 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Built by slave trader and affluent merchant Nathaniel Russell in 1808, it is acknowledged as one of America’s most significant Neoclassical houses. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
- Four Corners of Law - The Four Corners of Law is a term frequently used to describe the intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets. Coined in the 1930s by Robert Ripley, creator of Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, it refers to the buildings occupying the four corners of the intersection:
St. Michael’s Anglican Church (Charleston, South Carolina), constructed between 1752 and 1761, is located on the southeast corner of the intersection.
On the northeast corner of the Four Corners is Charleston City Hall, built in the Adamesque style between 1800 and 1804.
Across the street, on the northwest corner, stands the Charleston County Courthouse. Originally built in 1753 as South Carolina’s provincial capital, the building was reconstructed in 1792 for use as a courthouse.
On the southwest corner is the United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse, constructed in 1896.

- Admission to the Philip Simmons House.
- Entry to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art.
- Admission to the Philip Simmons House.
- Entry to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art.
This excursion offers a glimpse into Charleston’s history by throwing light on the extraordinary women and men who played pivotal roles in the establishment of both Charleston and the United States.
Ever wondered if the United States would still be here today without the contributions of Charleston’s pirates and patriots?
We initiate our journey at the…
This excursion offers a glimpse into Charleston’s history by throwing light on the extraordinary women and men who played pivotal roles in the establishment of both Charleston and the United States.
Ever wondered if the United States would still be here today without the contributions of Charleston’s pirates and patriots?
We initiate our journey at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of the city’s oldest and most significant historical structures. Discover details about George Washington’s 1791 visit and the destiny of those unfortunate prisoners confined within the dungeon walls.
Following this, we amble along East Bay Street and pass by the famed Rainbow Row. Marvel at opulent mansions while soaking in the stunning vistas of Charleston Harbor and White Point Garden. Retrace the steps of the pirates and their captors.
Our journey then leads us through the South of Broad neighborhood in Charleston. Acquire insights about a man who was credited by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson as the true progenitor of America.
In conclusion, we find our way back to the starting point, strolling past the Four Corners of the Law and a variety of shops and residences lining Broad Street.
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