Discover a better understanding of the struggles of African-Americans and the injustices of slavery in the pre-Civil War South with the In Slavery and Freedom Walk in Charleston, SC. This well researched tour will take you around Charleston, pointing out interesting facts about African-American life in Charleston. Did you know that Charleston once had the biggest and most active slave port in America for over one hundred years, or that the city had one of the largest free black population out of the southern cities? Find these things out and more on this unique, enlightening tour.
Tour guides for all of the Oringal Charleston Walk tours do not have a scripted schedule, so where you go and what will be discussed in the tour will depend on your group's interests. So don't be shy to come to this tour with lots of questions about this time in American History. Your tour guide will be happy to enlighten you.
Possible Tour Stops and Topics
- Old Slave Mart
- Reconstruction
- Jim Crow Laws
- Plantation Life
- Slave Traders
- Civil Rights Movement
- Slave Revolts
Details
- Price includes guided tour.
- Tour duration: 2 hours
- Length of the walk: 1.5 miles
- These tours go rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
- The site has nearby parking garages and metered parking.
- Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome on the tour.
- It is advisable to bring water and bug spray during the summer months.
- Cameras are welcome.
- Tours are open year-round.
