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Charleston is revolutionary … and haunted! Did you know that more Revolutionary War battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state?
Explore gas-lit alleys, wander among the weathered graves, and explore the underbelly of Charleston’s colonial history on this fun and educational walking tour.
Sites we see on the Haunting Histories Walking Tour:
- Philadelphia Alley: Walk through this historic alleyway, steeped in tales of duels and folklore.
- Powder Magazine: Discover South Carolina’s oldest public building, used to store gunpowder during the American Revolution.
- Nicolas Trott House: Learn about one of the oldest colonial buildings in Charleston, home to a prominent early jurist.
- St. Phillip’s Church & Graveyard: Visit the oldest congregation in the South, with its church and graveyard dating back to the 17th century.
- Circular Congregational Church & Graveyard: Explore one of Charleston’s oldest continuously worshipping congregations, known for its unique round architecture.
- Poogan’s Porch: Hear the stories of this famous restaurant, known not just for its cuisine but its ghostly legends.
- Mills House Hotel: Admire the historic architecture of this iconic hotel, a survivor of the Civil War.
- Four Corners of Law: Stand at the intersection of Broad and Meeting Streets, where you will find buildings representing local, state, federal, and ecclesiastical law.
- Washington Park: Relax in this charming green space, surrounded by historical landmarks.
- St. Michael’s Church & Graveyard: Visit the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, with its rich history and beautiful colonial architecture.
- Old Exchange Building & Provost Dungeon: Step back to the Revolutionary War era at this historic building to learn about its eerie dungeon.
- Old Slave Market: Reflect on the sobering history of Charleston’s role in the transatlantic slave trade at this poignant site.
