Charleston: African-American History & Simmons House Tour
ID: GYG397643-722470
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Charleston's 350-year-old African community with visits to several sites of historical interest and significance.
Start the tour at the Philip Simmons House where one of the greatest African-American artists of the 20th century created a lifetime of beauty. Led by museum docents, learn more about the humble life of a great Charleston artisan.
After the museum visit, walk down America Street, the heart of Charleston’s African-American community. Along the way, learn about and witness the trials and tribulations of the past and present. Briefly stop at the edge of the African-American community where you'll see a powerful visualization of class division.
Finally, walk to Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest AME church in the southern United States. Learn about how free African Americans came together to form flourishing communities and houses of worship.
Highlights
- Learn about Charleston's African-American community
- Explore the Philip Simmons House Museum
- See the historic Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Learn about the history of class division in the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place in rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet on the sidewalk outside the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the activity starts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
