Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the shrimping industry on the Shem Creek Shrimp Tour. Led by Captain Bryan, this unique walking tour takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to witness the industry in action and gain a deep appreciation for the hardworking shrimpers.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the shrimping industry on the Shem Creek Shrimp Tour. Led by Captain Bryan, this unique walking tour takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to witness the industry in action and gain a deep appreciation for the hardworking shrimpers.
- Magwood Drive - Visitors will pass by the residence of the first commercial shrimper on Shem Creek and observe the “shrimp shacks,” where the original shrimpers resided in this historic neighborhood.
- Geechie Seafood - As part of the tour, guests will visit this facility run by a generational shrimping family and discover the economic origins…
- Magwood Drive - Visitors will pass by the residence of the first commercial shrimper on Shem Creek and observe the “shrimp shacks,” where the original shrimpers resided in this historic neighborhood.
- Geechie Seafood - As part of the tour, guests will visit this facility run by a generational shrimping family and discover the economic origins of shrimping.
- Hibben Street - Guests will view the Hibben House, the oldest standing structure in the town, dating back to the mid-1700s. This historical insight will help us understand the beginnings of commercial shrimping in the area.
- Mt. Pleasant Seafood - Visitors will explore a variety of locally sourced seafood at this family-run facility and discuss the decline of this vital fishery, noting how the town’s fleet reduced from nearly 100 trawlers to just 4 by 1998.
- Shem Creek Park - Tourists will observe diverse wildlife from the public park and learn about the ecological importance of waterways like Shem Creek. This is just one of many stops on the tour, which includes visits to historic structures and culturally significant areas.
- Snacks
- Snacks
This walking tour, guided by Captain Bryan, is far from the typical “sit there and be quiet” tour where the guide forgets you. Instead, after a brief introduction, Captain Bryan will take participants on a historical journey exploring how Shem Creek rose to fame with its renowned shrimping fleet and much more. Unlike any other tour in the region, guests…
This walking tour, guided by Captain Bryan, is far from the typical “sit there and be quiet” tour where the guide forgets you. Instead, after a brief introduction, Captain Bryan will take participants on a historical journey exploring how Shem Creek rose to fame with its renowned shrimping fleet and much more. Unlike any other tour in the region, guests have the opportunity to witness the industry in action. The group might even meet Mr. Rector at Geechie Seafood, with his impressive shrimp boats, which are beautiful symbols of the abundant harvests conducted offshore. This is not just a tour; it is an experience that allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the Shem culture. Participants will leave with a sense of history, culture, and language, but most importantly, they will gain a deep appreciation for the local shrimpers and the rich history of these dedicated men and women.
- Walking distance is around 1.5 miles. Please note especially with summer heat that guests should be able to walk this distance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
