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Are You a History or Civil War Buff? Then you will love this tour!
Recount the epic siege of Charleston and hear the story of
Charleston's role in The War Between The States.
Tour Highlights:
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Hear about the beginning of
The Civil War
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Learn of Charleston's role
in The War Between The States
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Tour is a leisurely 1.5
mile walk
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Frequent stops for photo
opportunities
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Visit the High Battery and
White Point Gardens
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On January 9, 1861, Citadel cadets
fired the first shots of the American Civil War when they opened fire
on a Union ship entering Charleston's harbor. Three months later,
on April 12, 1861, shore batteries under the command of General Pierre
G. T. Beauregard opened fire on the Union-held Fort Sumter in
Charleston harbor. After a 34-hour bombardment, Major Robert Anderson
surrendered the fort. The American Civil War had begun.
Hear the story of Charleston's role in The War Between The States.
From the Ordinance of Secession (1860), to the first shots fired on
Fort Sumter, to the surrender of the city, guests will be told the
story of how Charleston fought, survived and rebuilt during one of
America's greatest wars.
You will hear what daily life was like living in a city under siege -
the second longest siege in modern history. During your tour, you will
visit the High Battery and White Point Gardens where weapons of war
encircle the park.
Remember the movie, Glory? Your tour guide will discuss this true
account of one of the first black regiments - the 54th Massachusetts -
and their attack on Battery Wagner in 1863. During your tour, guests
are invited to view a collection of historic photographs from the
period that will enrich your experience and fill your mind's eye with
images of the devastation incurred.
On your tour, your expert guide will tell you the history, stories
and local legends of:
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Ordinance of Secession
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South Carolina Militia
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Charleston Under Siege
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Life in Charleston during
the Civil War
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The High Battery
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Charleston Harbor
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Fort Sumter
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White Point Gardens
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Blockade Running
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H.L. Hunley and the first
successful submarine attack
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And much more! *
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*This list is intended only to provide a
general idea of the tour content. These tours are not scripted and
guides may focus on various points of interest. Guests are encouraged
to inquire with questions regarding their own curiosities while the
tour is in progress.
Come on this epic tour and learn the story that followed this
fateful time in Charleston's history.
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