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Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) Charleston, besides being a symbolic target for enemies of the 1780s and 1860s, was a fantastically wealthy one too. Thus, it seemed no...
Construction of the postbellum era includes early 20th-century waterfront mansions, some of which overlook White Point Garden and Charleston Harbor, along South Battery and Murray Boulevard. Ticket Information: $75 per...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN-PERSON EVENT) Throughout its 350-year history, courageous and innovative women have helped shaped the history of Charleston. This fascinating lecture includes stories of Affra Coming...
Said to be named after the first child of European descent born in Charles Town, this street and neighborhood contain a fascinating collection of early 18th-century houses. Ticket Information: $75...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) The Gullah people descend from enslaved Africans and live in the coastal areas of the Southeastern United States, and their influence on Charleston’s...
These garden tours are arranged so guests may stroll leisurely through approximately seven private gardens. Guides are stationed at each location to provide information about garden design, plant material, and...
Discover Charleston through your camera (or cell phone) lens! Photographer Richard Spencer will share information and techniques valuable to anyone wishing to capture Charleston’s charm, from beginner to expert, as...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
Construction of the postbellum era includes early 20th-century waterfront mansions, some of which overlook White Point Garden and Charleston Harbor, along South Battery and Murray Boulevard. Ticket Information: $75 per...
Enjoy an Outdoors Experiential Wellness Class with Ashley Lauren Wellness The class will focus on: restorative yoga breathwork meditation sound healing therapy Studies show that each of these holistic healing modalities...
Said to be named after the first child of European descent born in Charles Town, this street and neighborhood contain a fascinating collection of early 18th-century houses. Ticket Information: $75...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) What do historical fashionistas, Yankee Doodle, and a favorite southern side dish have in common? They were all called ‘Macaroni’! Join public historian...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
In the spring, delightful containers bursting with colorful blooms punctuate Charleston’s entryways, paths, and porches (locally known as piazzas). Experts will share insider tips and helpful suggestions while showing...
VIRTUAL LECTURE Charleston’s gardens have been lauded throughout the centuries for intricate designs and plant materials worthy of matching the architectural splendor of the city. From limited color palettes to...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) Charleston’s Historic District is a National Historic Landmark with thousands of historic buildings in an array of period styles. From the distinctive Charleston...
PLEASE NOTE: Most of the properties on the Anson Street Tour will be gardens. We will also include experts at sites along your tour route who will highlight the stories...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
Magnificent architectural treasures and their incredible decorative arts and furnishings collections will be interpreted by leading local experts during this once-in-a-lifetime tour. Guests will gather in small intimate groups to...
VIRTUAL LECTURE Paintings Conservator Joanne Barry speaks on the subject of “How Technology Shapes Perception.” Digging deep into the art historical record, we will look at paintings from different cultures...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) Coffee drinking is mainstream and ubiquitous in 2021. Over 150 million Americans describe themselves as daily coffee drinkers. Not too long ago, coffee...
These garden tours are arranged so guests may stroll leisurely through approximately seven private gardens. Guides are stationed at each location to provide information about garden design, plant material, and...
Discover Charleston through your camera (or cell phone) lens! Photographer Richard Spencer will share information and techniques valuable to anyone wishing to capture Charleston’s charm, from beginner to expert, as...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
PLEASE NOTE: Most of the properties on the Anson Street Tour will be gardens. We will also include experts at sites along your tour route who will highlight the stories...
In the prosperous decades preceding the American Revolution, some of the finest mansions in the city were built on Legare Street. Magnificent Charleston “single houses” were constructed in the neighborhood...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) During our nation's war for independence, critical battles were fought everywhere from the shores of Charleston Harbor to the hills and forests of...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
In the spring, delightful containers bursting with colorful blooms punctuate Charleston’s entryways, paths, and porches (locally known as piazzas). Experts will share insider tips and helpful suggestions while showing...
VIRTUAL LECTURE Before modern photography, a lock of hair was a familiar gift of love between two people; a corporeal connection which transcended distance, time and even death. Delicate strands...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) Over the last 70 million years, South Carolina has seen drastic shifts in sea level. These shifts in environment were a driving force...
Often called “the most romantic street in America,” Church Street is a visible record of Charleston’s history. Colonial and Georgian period dwellings stand beside charming gardens and historic churches. Please...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
Passionate gardeners and horticulture devotees will savor four spectacular gardens in the historic district. Enthusiasts will gather in small, intimate groups to learn the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of designing...
VIRTUAL LECTURE Join Christina Butler, professor of historic preservation and chair of general education at American College of the Building Arts, adjunct faculty at College of Charleston, and owner of...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURE (IN PERSON) Get the skinny on what we know (or don’t) about some popular–and oftentimes misunderstood–relic tales of old Charleston. Exactly how many duels took...
These garden tours are arranged so guests may stroll leisurely through approximately seven private gardens. Guides are stationed at each location to provide information about garden design, plant material, and...
Discover Charleston through your camera (or cell phone) lens! Photographer Richard Spencer will share information and techniques valuable to anyone wishing to capture Charleston’s charm, from beginner to expert, as...
Led by Charleston’s most experienced certified guides, these two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours....
Often called “the most romantic street in America,” Church Street is a visible record of Charleston’s history. Colonial and Georgian period dwellings stand beside charming gardens and historic churches. Please...