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08/06/2024

Did you know that Edgar Allen Poe was stationed at Fort Moultrie in 1827? He enlisted under an alias, Edgar A. Perry to escape his tremendous debts. He used Sullivan's Island for his setting in the short story, "The Gold Bug". Poe's Tavern is one of my favorites places to eat on Sullivan's Island.

07/04/2024

1778 Philadelphia: Continental Congress Delegates were discussing how to celebrate the country's new found freedom. William Henry Drayton said "be one of celebration with "certain grand fireworks", rather than one "of fasting and mourning" as another Southern Carolinian suggested. So, on Independence Day, 1778, Congress joined with other Philadelphians at the City Tavern for a “very elegant dinner” followed by a “brilliant exhibition of fireworks.” (Drayton Hall Website) Photo: Charleston Magazine

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06/28/2024

Happy Carolina Day! June 28, 1776, when the Patriots in Charleston took on the mighty British Navy and their land forces . Courageous men, an inlet and a fort built out of Palmetto trees and sand was the key to their success. This battle was the first victory for the Patriots in the South. Learn more on my American Revolution Tour: "Don't Tread On Me"

06/19/2024

Had a great day exploring the world of the Grimke Sisters with Natalie, Jane and Beth. Thanks for taking the tour ladies.

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05/02/2024

May 2nd 1791, President George Washington arrives in Charleston. His residence for this week long visit would be what is know today as the Heyward Washington House. Learn more about his visit and the American Revolution in Charleston on my "Don't Tread on Me" walking tour. www.walkcharlestonhistory.com

02/20/2024

Love the comment from one of my guests that took my "Don't Tread On Me" American Revolution Tour. Made me laugh:) “I would go on a tour with the guide we had even if it was of potholes they were so good!”

02/01/2024

Honored to be part of Charleston Tour Association's "Tourism Day" and to be able to help support an amazing organization such as Big Brothers Big Sisters.

11/20/2023

Walk Charleston History is participating in Charleston Tour Association's Tourism Day on Saturday December 2. 10% of my tours that day go to supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry. Please help me support a great organization. Lee Ann

08/31/2023

Francis Marion, American Revolution hero was sent to Philadelphia with a wagon full of indigo for schooling and other expenses. Indigo was called Blue Gold and was used as currency to pay for many things during the middle of the 1700's. You can learn more about this American Patriot on my "Don't Tread on Me, The Patriots Fight for Liberty in Charleston" walking tour.

08/10/2023

Iron work in Charleston has several influences. One of those is a French ironworker named Jean Tijou, who escaped from France to England because of his religious beliefs. He is known today as one of England's influential ironworkers. Some of his work included St. Paul's Cathedral and Hampton Palace. Learn more on my "Enduring Traditions, Ironwork of the Holy City. Below is the gate at Hampton Palace and some pieces from the gate during restoration.

07/17/2023

I had the honor to be part of a podcast about the Grimke Sisters on "The Quaker." Enjoy!
https://quakerpodcast.com/the-grimke-sisters-how-two-southern-slave-owning-quakers-became-americas-fiercest-abolitionists/

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06/28/2023

Happy Carolina Day! 1st victory for the Patriots in the South happened at little fort called Fort Sullivan which was made out of Palmetto trees and sand. Learn more on my "Don't Tread On Me", American Revolution in Charleston tour.

06/13/2023

Look who joined us on Enduring Traditions, Ironwork tour.

03/02/2023

Enduring Traditions, Ironwork of the Holy City tour on Monday, March 20 at 1pm.

Learn about Charleston’s magnificent ironwork while strolling through the lovely historic district. Many early ironworks were destroyed in raging fires and many noteworthy gates and fences were donated to the Confederate cause to be melted down for cannonballs and “skins” for the ironclad boats. But, even with the losses, the city retains a wealth of impressive ironworks. Hear the story of Philip Simmons, Charleston’s most famous ironworker, and of earlier blacksmiths who crafted beautiful pieces of art throughout the city. ( Picture 1939 by Anthony Stewart)

01/31/2023

I am so excited to have a group of ladies from "Tri It For Life" on my "Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History Tour." What a fantastic group of ladies and organization. To learn more: https://triitforlife.org/chapters/charleston_sc/

11/21/2022

We are proud to be participating in ! Take one of our tours on Dec. 3 and 10% of your ticket price will be donated to , Charleston’s homeless shelter. Help us help the homeless this holiday season! ,

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11/11/2022

Proud to be a Charleston Tour Association member and honored to serve as President for this association.

The Charleston Tour Association was presented a proclamation by Mayor Tecklenburg and Councilmember Peter Shahid. It was proclaimed Tuesday November 8, 2022 as
"The Charleston Tour Association Day." I would like to thank the Mayor and Councilmember Shahid for this honor.

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