Historical Figures

Tour Details

>> Tours are 2-hours and about 1 mile of walking.
>> Departure location is based on tour choice.
>> Reservations are required.

Rates

Pricing varies: Structured on your tour selection and the number of people. Special discounts are available for children and students.

Get In Touch

Please call 843-822-5248 or email Lee Ann to discuss details.

The Grimké Sisters

Based on the novel Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, you will walk in the footsteps of the Grimké Sisters and hear how life in Charleston was for both the privileged elite and the enslaved masses. This tour will highlight locations and events from the book, divulge untold stories and complete the tale of the Grimké sisters and how these two women shaped future generations. To learn more about Lee Ann’s tour, please visit The Grimké Sisters Tour.

“Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History”: The Charleston Women who Shattered Tradition.

A group of courageous, innovative women from Charleston would disrupt the status quo of their generations and in doing so, their accomplishments would open opportunities for the women that followed, not only here in Charleston but across the United States.

Meet the ladies, hear their remarkable stories and see for yourself what transpires when you don’t adhere to the norm.

Hail to the Chief

George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and JFK were just a few of our country’s great leaders that enjoyed the hospitality of Charleston. Discover Charleston’s charm and how she worked her magic on these illustrious leaders.

Arrgh, It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me

Pirates have ruled the seas since 3000 BC. Just the mention of the word Pirate is enough to send shivers up one’s spine. Some of the most famous pirates; Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet & Anne Bonny are entwined with the colony of Charles Towne.

Come explore the alleys, thoroughfares, and the waterfront of this bustling seaport town. Who knows you might find out a pirate's life is for you.

The Angel of Tradd Street

What do Preservation, Women’s Rights, the plight of African Americans and the DuPonts all have in common? Susan Pringle Frost. Experience Charleston through the eyes of this amazing lady who fought for her causes and changed the way we preserve our history today.

Lafayette, “Our Marquis”

In March 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Charleston as part of his highly celebrated tour across the United States. Invited by President Monroe, he will be welcomed as the nation’s esteemed "Guest" and honored as a "Great, Faithful, and Beloved Friend and Ally.

Lafayette’s deep connection to Charleston and South Carolina traces back to 1777, when, as a young French nobleman, he first set foot on American soil to join the fight for American liberty.

Come experience Lafayette’s historic visit to Charleston and discover how this remarkable man played a crucial role in the struggle for our freedom.