Charleston Unchained Pirates and Patriots By Junket
Description
Come on our History Walking Tour presented by Junket! People come from all over the country to visit Charleston, which is a renowned tourist attraction. Visitors today adore taking leisurely strolls along the lovely cobblestone walks, admiring the beauty of nature, enjoying a meal by the river, and shopping on King Street for the newest styles. Underneath all of this beauty and impressive architecture, there lie horrifying memories of destruction, mayhem, and death. Charleston has survived numerous difficult wars, Mother Nature, and threats from an endless sea of adversaries since its founding in 1670. Well-known pirates like Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet posed a threat to Charleston. Take a journey of the stunning surrounds of Charleston, from The Battery to White Point Gardens to the Stede Bonnet Monument, to discover how the city's lovely mansions and pathways came to be. This unique historical tour, which begins at The Battery, explores Charleston's history of pirates and patriots.
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Uncover tales of Charleston's early history, and why this strategic location was chosen for its establishment.
Discover the tale of the pirate who met his end here in the 17th century, and how this location got its name.
Charleston played an important role in the Revolutionary War. Explore the city's Revolutionary War history at this home of a war hero and second cousin to George Washington.
This home is one of the best examples of early Federal architecture in Charleston, and has a beautiful view of The Battery.
These brightly colored homes, for which the area is named, were restored to their former glory in the 1930s.
Witness to much of Charleston's history, this location was built in 1771. The location served as a prison for traitors during the American Revolution, and a marketplace for enslaved people before the Civil War.
You can view the Slave Auction Monument here, a memorial to the enslaved population of Charleston, whose skilled work made much of the city's opulence possible.
This museum highlights the Gullah-Geechee culture of the area, and spotlights the resilience of enslaved blacks.
Largely unchanged for the last 250 years, this was the first Anglican church built south of Virginia.
This home was built in 1765 for a family of slave traders. Ironically, it was used by the Union Army as their headquarters during the Civil War a century later.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5)
Tony Garcia was an amazing tour guide!!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and very kind. Would definitely recommend this tour with him!
Hello, thank you for the kind words! We're delighted to hear Tony Garcia made such a great impression. His passion for sharing history and creating a welcoming experience is exactly what we strive for. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. Thanks for the recommendation andwe hope to see you again on another adventure!
Lots of great stories and told in a fun way. Thanks for the tour Grace!
Hello Scott, thank you so much for your spook-tacular feedback! We’re delighted to hear Grace made the tour so enjoyable with her knowledge, great stories, and fun delivery. We’re so glad you had a great time!
Jim Y. Was our guide.. super knowledgeable AND he had some very unique and intriguing stories that we never knew ! Especially about the Pirates—- very 😎
We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Jim! It's great to hear that he engaged you with his storytelling and knowledge about our city's history. We'd love to have you back anytime!
John gave a real who's who of Charleston. We learned a lot of insider information. He us a real native.
Thanks for this great feedback about John's tour. We're glad you joined us!
Jim was great, lots of great info!! I will be taking my parents on this tour with Jim again in November!!
We're glad to hear this, Megan. Thanks for joining us!
