Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

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Offered in: English
Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

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Overview

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were left out of the history books. Gain more understanding about Charleston's role in the nation's history on this enthralling walking tour.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books) Address: 160 King Street Charleston, SC 29401

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Tour Charleston (Pass By)

"IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK..." and now they will. Author, historian, educator and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham combines his powerful blend of artful storytelling with solid historical and personal perspective.
Charleston City Market

Visit sites starting with the Charleston City Market, a historic marketplace located in downtown Charleston. Then, head on to Jehu Jones Hotel, Catfish Row (of Porgy and Bess fame).

30 minutes
Heyward-Washington House

Pass by the Heyward-Washington House which belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr., a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.

10 minutes
Old Slave Mart Museum

Old Slave Mart Museum is the building that once held slave auction galleries, located in downtown Charleston.

15 minutes
Charleston Waterfront Park

See and hear about lesser known places where heroes and heroines made history...but missed the history books. Walk the path from slavery through Reconstruction to civil rights. End by walking along the beautiful Charleston Harbor through Waterfront Park. Discover the forgotten stories of black Charleston on this captivating walking tour.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Delightful

Published on Jan, 2025

Unexpectedly entertaining and informative. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the stories!

You should not miss this kne

Published on Jan, 2025

By far the most entertaining, educational and historical tour! Do this. You’re missing out if you don’t go! He is amazing.

Can’t miss this

Published on Dec, 2024

We LOVED this tour. We were enthralled for the entirety of the 2 hour tour and we learned a lot of new things. Professor Fordham’s tour is a must see!

Great tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Damon was excellent. His tour was informative, fun, thoughtful and thought provoking. We learned lots and so glad we did it!

Thought-provoking and entertaining.

Published on Dec, 2024

Damon is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He does his research and presents the unvarnished truth of historical events in a thought-provoking and non+offensive way.. Highly recommend.

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