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4.7 / 5 from 29 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.7 / 5 · 29 reviews
About this tour
The Strong Women of the South History Tour is an exploration of historical Charleston from the perspective of the founding mothers and women of every color who contributed to our Great American Dream. Along the way, you will discover the beautiful truth: Charleston is the matriarchal capital of the western world, a city once owned and controlled by women.
Our exploration begins at the alleged execution site of America's First Female Serial Killer. We stand in the spot where she met her fate and hear her story. Then, you get to decide: was she really a serial killer or a woman protecting her rights!
Next, we visit the homes and sites of the “Old Maids," Women’s Rights Activists, Printers, Artisans, Madams, Shopkeepers, and Plantation owners while discovering their contributions and conundrums, all written over by modern history.
Last, we visit the homes and shops of the women who built this great city.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We will meet in front of the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine Street.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Hear the stories of the beautiful, the bold, and the bad women who helped create the American dream.(15 min)
- 2
We stand in the shadow of the Wentworth Mansion, the largest-standing palace in the city. We ask the question, "who were the most important women that lived on this street?"(15 min)
- 3
The mother of old Charles Town, the mother of America, and the mother of modern Charleston: hear the stories of the Strong Women of the South.(15 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Museum entry fee for the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street.
- Entry fee for the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Meeting point
- We will meet in front of the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine Street
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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