duration: 90 Minutes
meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC
group_size: Maximum 20 people
description: Charleston’s role in the American Revolution began long before 1776, placing the city at the very heart of revolutionary ideals and determined patriot resistance. On this immersive walking tour, you’ll stroll the historic streets of Charleston and step back into the conflict that secured America’s independence.

Along the way, you’ll encounter the homes and final resting places of Founding Fathers, hear the stories of bold patriots and powerful Loyalists, and explore how Charleston became a strategic prize for both sides. Learn about the failed British assault that delivered one of the colonies’ earliest victories, the relentless return of British forces, and the eventual fall of Charleston in one of the most devastating defeats of the war—along with everything in between.

By the end of this tour, you’ll leave with a deeper, more surprising appreciation for Charleston’s pivotal role in the American Revolution—when the Revolution came to Charleston.
itinerary: Discover Charleston's rich history on a captivating 90 minute walking tour through its historic streets and hidden alleys.
1. Beginning at the Shepheards Tavern marker, this journey takes you from the city's 17th Century founding through pivotal events of the US Revolution. Your expert guide will share engaging stories, encouraging questions and interaction to enrich your understanding of Charleston's pivotal roles.
2. Starting at the site of the founding of the Order of Cincinnati, a group of Revolutionary officers, that still exists today.
3. See the church that the British used as an aiming point during the siege of Charleston, and the graves of several founding fathers.
4. Stand in front of the homes of the Rutledge Brothers. One of whom signed the Declaration of Independence and the other signed the US Constitution.
5. See a home lived in today by descendants of signers of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
6. Glimpses into the daily life in Charleston during the Revolution.
7. See the site of the Battle of Sullivan's Island from across the Harbor. One of the first Colonial victories.
8. See the Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon, and its key role before and during the Revolution. Seen as of the most important building in the US from the Colonial Era.
9. The home where the British occupied as their headquarters after the capture of Charleston.
10. The remnants of the walled city, which remained in places through the Revolution.
11. And much much more!
highlights: We will see our charming streets, captivating historical architecture in mansions, churches, graveyards, and other sites of significant events that shaped our complex history.
check_in_details: Meet your guide at 46 Broad Street, 10 minutes prior to the start time in order to check in, and complete any necessary waivers or collect any outstanding balances.
special_requirements: We want you to be comfortable and enjoy your tour! We will be walking, so please wear comfortable shoes. During our warmer months, please bring water, but don't worry, we will also stop at a few water refill spots. If there is some rain forecasted, we will email you, offering the opportunity to reschedule at no cost. Unless the weather is severe, we will continue, and will provide some umbrellas if you need them!

Charleston's sidewalks can be a little bumpy. If you have special requirements such as walkers, wheelchairs, or strollers, please let us know! Some routes may be challenging due to the historical charm of our sidewalks, but we can work to ensure we use a route that is accommodating as much as possible.
disclaimers: Link to website FAQs: https://learncharleston.com/faqs