Walk And Talk Charleston

Name: Walk And Talk Charleston
Address: The Hat Man at the SE corner of Broad and Church Streets, Charleston, SC, 29401, US
Telephone: (843) 732-6674
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Walk And Talk Charleston

Charleston Tour Guide & Hat Enthusiast �
Meet the Lid Lady at the Hat Man for a history and historical gossip tour of Charleston’s character and characters!

01/24/2025

We’re so excited to be a part of the upcoming Charleston Festival! This month-long celebration of Charleston’s architecture, design, and history benefits the Historic Charleston Foundation and their advocacy work here in Charleston. Our guides will be leading a variety of tours starting March 13, exploring topics such as Charleston’s Ironwork, its Churches & Steeples, the “Living Museum” of the city’s architectural history, and our new Pink Houses tour! Tickets are on sale now, so head to the link in our bio to book your spot and make sure to follow for updates!

01/22/2025

On Wednesdays we post ✨pink✨
Our love for the pink houses of Charleston is well known - give us a follow at for more stories and content dedicated to all things pink! 💖
Not sure what all the fuss is about? Join us on a pink houses tour to dive into Charleston’s architectural history, as told through the stories of its rosy-hued buildings 🌸 book your spot at the 🔗 in bio!

01/21/2025

Charleston is full of living history, and so much of that history can be read in its built environment. Downtown Charleston has been an epicenter of protests and demonstrations over the centuries, and today’s activists are literally walking in the footsteps of those who came before. This Saturday, join us on our walking tour through time and listen to the stories of the African American Community in Charleston, their tribulations and triumphs in the fight for Civil Rights. Gullah storyteller and Charleston native Fouché Sheppard shares her lived experiences, and we’ll look at the history of activism in the city to gain a deeper understanding of Charleston’s role in the justice journey of the South.

01/19/2025

All the cool kids love walking tours 😎 Why? Well, you get a lot out of these experiences! Swipe through for just a few things to love about walking & talking with us through Charleston ➡️
What’s your favorite thing about a tour?

01/18/2025

If you’ve been here, you know: Charleston is for lovers 💖
This beautiful city is the perfect backdrop for romantic dinners and walks about town, with plenty of local options to find good wine and chocolates. 🍷
Need some romantic inspiration? We’ve got you!
-We love for your cozy stay
-Book a pink houses tour with us for a stroll through Charleston’s stunning architectural history, fresh air, and all things pink
-Head to or for chocolates as beautiful as they are delicious
-Stop by for a bottle of wine to take back to your hotel 😘 or head to to sit, sip, and people-watch together
-Wind down with a romantic dinner at or cozied up by the fireplace at

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so dial in those plans now! Head to our website to book your tour for two, and explore our recommendations for more ways to discover Charleston with your sweetheart 💋

Have you enjoyed a romantic getaway in Charleston?

01/16/2025

Hey y’all! There are a bunch of new faces around here, so we’d like to introduce Tyler, the founder and lead guide here at Walk & Talk Charleston!
A born New Yorker with deep southern roots and island ties, Tyler was drawn to Charleston for its people, its beauty, its history, and its hospitality. She graduated from UVA with a BA in History and a secondary focus in Art History. Today, she’s a certified guide, a proud member of the Palmetto Guild and Charleston Tour Association, and serves the Historic Charleston Foundation and Gibbes Museum of Art. Swipe through to find some more fun facts about the Lid Lady!

01/12/2025

The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded in 1816, has long been a pillar of faith, connection, and activism for the Charleston African American Community. Throughout its history, the congregation and community have been involved in the fights for freedom, for Civil Rights, and within the Black Lives Matter movement. It is often called “Mother Emanuel” for its position as the oldest AME church in the South. On June 17, 2015, the church was brought to national attention when a white supremacist entered the church and joined a bible study, after which he opened fire on the attendees. The crime was explicitly motivated by racism and hatred. Survivor Polly Sheppard, whose 911 call was part of her chilling testimony, worked for years to advocate for the passing of a hate crimes bill in South Carolina, at the time one of only two states that did not have specific laws enhancing punishment for hate crimes.
On Saturday, January 25, join a journey through the Black History of Charleston as we retrace the paths and visit landmarks of generations past and present. Master storyteller and teacher Fouché Sheppard interweaves stories with wit and humor to engage her audience while spreading positive messages. As a native Charlestonian, she brings her rich experiences to the art of African-American storytelling and the keeping of history in African oral tradition. She and Tyler lead this in-depth walking tour from the Avery Research Center to the International African American Museum. Book your place at the 🔗 in bio.  We encourage everyone to continue to learn all aspects of this country’s history, including its darkest legacies, to better understand how something like this could happen. It is also important to gain greater understanding of and respect for our community, and to fight this racism and ideology wherever we see it, so that this may never happen again.

01/09/2025

🚨🚨Run, don’t walk, to the this weekend: it’s your last chance to see the exhibition celebrating the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art!🚨🚨
See selected works from previous winners - and next month join us in celebrating 2024 winner Demond Melancon at the Gibbes’ winter party ✨
Have you checked out this exhibition yet?

01/08/2025

Looking for a sign to book your Charleston escape? Happy : This is it ✨
We just love this city in all its seasons - and there’s always something to see and do. Did you know that besides our classic history & historic gossip tours, we also offer a variety of tours that dive deeper into some of the city’s specialties?
From the architectural history that is the heart of the springtime Charleston Festival to the arts celebrated during Spoleto in June; Charleston’s contributors to the music and literary scenes that host festivals each autumn; and the glittering holiday traditions that started right here in the holy city: any time you visit is sure to delight. Let us show you around and share what we love about ! Make sure to follow along for local recommendations to plan your trip 🌸
#2025

01/02/2025

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to get more involved in Charleston preservation? Make sure you join the Historic Charleston Foundation PreserVISIONists! Kick off 2025 with their upcoming oyster roast on the battery, at the Capt. James Missroon House on January 30th. Enjoy oysters, chili, drinks, a behind-the scenes look at the historic venue, and the company of fellow preservation lovers - all while supporting HCF’s mission here in Charleston!
Joining the group provides an excellent opportunity to support the Historic Charleston Foundation’s work here in the city, while socializing and networking with like-minded young professionals. It’s the perfect time of year for oysters and to set your intentions for 2025 - tickets are on sale now, with discounts for members. We’ll see y’all out there!

01/01/2025

We’re grateful for everything we got to do in 2024, and are dreaming big for 2025 - thanks for joining us along the way! Do your plan’s for the new year involve visiting Charleston? Neighborhood walking, more learning, indulging curiosity, and having fun? You’re in the right place, and we’re excited to keep sharing the city with you!
Wishing you all a wonderful 2025 - happy new year!

Are you coming to Charleston in 2025?

12/29/2024

We are constantly reflecting on Charleston’s historic landscape, the good, the bad and the ugly. A rainy day is good for such things… These benches at Waterfront Park overlooking the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter are also a prime spot for such reflection.

December holds a lot of difficult anniversaries for the city-

Order of Secession was signed on Meeting Street on December 20th, 1860

General Anderson moved the Federal troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter on December 25th, 1860

The Great Fire burnt 540 acres of downtown Charleston on December 11th, 1861

These Civil War anniversaries remind us of the multitudes of Charleston and its role in shaping our nation. We always talk about how the balance of beauty and brutality is reflected in our built environment- that the old homes were built with the brutality of forced labor and the wealth derived from this labor and yet the buildings also reflect the beauty of the skilled craftsmanship of the forced laborers. The Civil War holds similarly difficult juxtapositions of being a time of great grief, more Americans died in the war than the rest of our wars combined to date, and more importantly it brought liberty to the vast majority of South Carolina’s population.

There is much to celebrate this time of year, including freedom, and much to reflect on. The annual Emancipation Day Parade will take place on January 1st starting at and ending at

If you’d like to learn more about Charleston history please join us for a tour or pick up a book from our Charleston reading list! Link in bio 🔗 and follow to the learning resources page. We recommend Demons of Unrest by for a deep dive into what was happening in Charleston between the election of Lincoln in November 1860 and when the first shots were fired onto Fort Sumter in April 1861.

12/28/2024

Fireworks or Shots Fired?! 🎆

Fireworks 🧨 on holidays and especially as a way to ring in the new year with a bang 💥 has been a tradition in many cultures since the introduction of gun powder 💣

We know this is not a newly popular tradition in Charleston in part because of this 1750 law ⚖️ “the firing and flinging of squibs, crackers, and other fireworks has of late so much prevailed in Charles Town as to endanger and annoy persons in passing the streets.” The local papers would generally remind the public of this law every December🗞️

Different cultures assign similar symbolism to the fireworks- that of cleansing the old year with fire and of warding off evil with the loud noises. The bright light is celebratory and welcomes in a fresh new year ✨

12/27/2024

We hope this holiday season finds you surrounded by love ones, enjoying traditions, spreading light and that you’re full with good food and drink! 🎄🕎✨💌🥂

We are incredibly grateful for all of you and this community of folks who love Charleston AND love to learn! Here’s to making history relevant and fun! 🌴📚🎉

2024’s not over yet! Come see us before the New Year. Everyday is a blursday until then!

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12/21/2024

Cheers to the weekend! Are you celebrating the holidays with a boozy punch? Trimming your tree with dried citrus? Spotting pineapples all over the holy city? These traditions date back centuries in Charleston’s history as a port (and party!) city, and we love seeing them alive and well today. 🍋🍍🍹⁠ You can learn more about Charleston’s influences on winter and celebratory traditions on our Holiday History tour - check out the link in our bio to book your spot! We can’t wait to share the spirit of the holidays in Charleston with you ✨️

12/19/2024

It’s not your Bubbe’s Chanukah celebration! Get into the spirits of the season of light with KKBE 🍸✨ Sample latkes with a variety of toppings, sip a selection of vodkas, and enjoy games of bingo, dreidel, and a performance with celebrated drag queen Ms. Patti O’Furniture! Head to the link in our bio to book your tickets for this night of fun ✨

12/17/2024

Christmas came early! Thank you for such a cool feature - you really captured what makes Walk & Talk Charleston different 💖
We’re thrilled to have been featured in AFAR Magazine’s story on unique walking tour experiences in Charleston! Thanks for the shout out for our Pink Houses Tour, which explores all eras of Charleston’s history as preserved in its vibrant architecture. Head to the link in our bio to see the feature by and book your spot on one of our walking tours to explore beautiful downtown Charleston.

12/15/2024

Why visit Charleston in the winter? Well, if a picture’s worth a thousand words, we’ve got a whole essay for you ➡️
Cool sunny weather, beautifully decorated grand homes, gardens still in bloom - winter has traditionally been the social season in Charleston, and we think the city comes alive in a uniquely special way! Got a lot of guests for the festivities? Get out of the house and for fresh air and entertainment when you join us on walking tours exploring the city’s stunning architecture, enjoy storytelling about its rich holiday traditions, and get the scoop on the juiciest historic gossip (*that* founding father did *what* with *who*?!) Tyler serves that tea piping hot - head to the link in our bio to book your spot!

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The Hat Man At The SE Corner Of Broad And Church Streets
Charleston, SC
29401

Telephone

(843) 732-6674

Website

http://www.walkandtalkchs.com/

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Easter is a week from today! If you're still on the hunt for the perfect hat, look no further - we've got you covered👒 Shop the Lid Lady's picks on our blog! https://www.walkandtalkchs.com/the-talk-blog/2024/3/22/easter-hat-guide

A behind the scenes sneak peek from our photoshoot with @tsgcharleston! We had so much fun getting to know these wonderful entrepreneurs featured in the upcoming issue of TSG Charleston. Keep an eye out this October for Volume 9 and check us out!

Happy Pride, y’all! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ How are you celebrating? We’re excited to share the Real Rainbow Row tour, which showcases the LGBTQ+ history of #Charleston - which is truly woven into all of Charleston’s history. From founding fathers and revolutionary patriots, to heroes of the Civil War and of Civil Rights, LGBTQ+ folks have always been here and contributed to the history and culture of our beloved city. Join us on a walking tour for storytelling and historic gossip to learn more about Charleston’s history through a more complete perspective. Proceeds from this tour benefit the SC LGBTQ+ archive at the College of Charleston. @cofcspeccoll @sclgbtqarchive This June we’re offering the Real Rainbow Row tour on the 17th and 24th - we also offer it monthly and by request, so if you can’t make it this month, be sure to get in touch! Head to the link in our bio to book your spot - we’ll see y’all out there! #happypride #yallmeansall #lgbtqpride #lgbtqhistory #pridemonth

Have you seen the news? We’re in it a lot! Peep our shout outs in the Post & Courier, Charleston City Paper, Boston Globe, and so much more. Head to the link in our bio to see what everyone’s saying about our tours and book your own spot - we can’t wait to share Charleston with you, too! #charleston #inthenews #smallbusiness

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Founder of Walk & Talk Charleston, Tyler Page Wright, graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in History and a secondary focus in Art History. She is a born New Yorker with deep southern roots and island ties. She was drawn to Charleston for its people, its beauty, its history and its hospitality. We think that may be why you’re here too! Let her show you around the town!