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Folly's History Walk

Summertime hours 8am, 9am- Folly Civil War walk 8:00pm- Coffin Island ghost walk
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06/20/2024

Happy summertime! With the hot days our day history walk has changed its start time to 8am, and 9am , For the history lovers we take groups of 2 or more people. "To Take Charleston, Folly Island during the Civil War" .Come on out and hear some local history all but forgotten in time. Reservations are required.

06/20/2024

Happy summertime with the long hot days our evening walk departs at 8:30pm daily. Come hear some "Stories from the SC Sea Islands ", includes stories about ghosts, hags, Indians, mermaids, pirates, rootdoctors, shipwrecks and more. The walk lasts 75 to 90 minutes and we take groups of four or more people. We depart from the gate at the end of East Ashley Ave. 1746 E. Ashley Ave. Reservations are required. Thanks y'all!

06/10/2024

Mary Read and Anne Bonney were female pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy, and they were part of the Flying Gang; a group of pirates who made New Providence (Nassau), their home in the Bahamas.
Anne Bonney was raised as a young girl in Charleston. She was Irish with red hair and green eyes.They were both members of "Calico " Jack Rackhams crew. Captain Jack Rackham was known for wearing calico clothing and for his pirate flag, "The Jolly Roger".

06/06/2024

I have been conducting many different types of history tours in 20 years plus, and I've learned that history is not always an exact science. I have heard my different versions of historical facts. But I'm always polite and would not debate the history guide sharing his knowledge,.but I have never had people want to debate the facts.
I personally find it rude when someone spends 20 years researching history to be told your wrong. I wouldn't tell a plumber how to do his job because I'm not a plumber .Thanks y'all!

06/05/2024

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05/28/2024

Of course, Folly Beach is also referred to as "Coffin Island ", by the locals, but even back when soldiers were stationed here during the Civil War, they were calling it "Coffin Island ", so it added a bit of mystery to the place. But nowhere on the old maps do they call it, "Coffin Island ", but it was called, "Coffin Land ", and also to add confusion, Morris Island also was referred to on old maps as Coffin Land.
Here's an example of an old map from 1777, in that year the first Lighthouse was completed. They started building it in 1768. So for Charleston's first 107 years of existence we had no formal Lighthouse. No wonder it was considered dangerous getting in and out of the harbor and had to be done during high tide. As a result Folly Island became home to the many who lost their lives in shipwrecks, eventually given a burial on the island by local wreckers looking for anything valuable in the wreckage. Eventually the Charleston jetties were built in the 1890s forever changing the entrance to the Charleston harbor.

05/28/2024

We are again offering our popular history walk, "To Take Charleston, The Civil War on Folly Island "at 10am for free on Saturday, June 8th and June 15th. This unique history walk relives the 58 day siege on nearby Morris island, and includes history and stories of the "Old Charleston Light ".
Beginning in April of 1863, Folly Island became the base of operations as the federal army attempted to capture Charleston. A unique military campaign worth remembering, but almost forgotten in time. Reservations are required. Gratiuties appreciated. The walk lasts 75 minutes and departs from the gate at the end of East Ashley Ave. here on Folly Beach. Check out our new website at follyshistorywalk.com. Thanks y'all.

05/26/2024

On May 22nd 1718, the infamous Blackbeard the pirate started a blockade of the Charleston harbor that lasted for six days. He also threatened to destroy the town. By now he had over 300 sailors and four ships with him including the Gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet from Barbados.They had decided to sail together and team up. More than likely Blackbeard anchored his ships at Five fathom hole located off the northeastern end of Folly island .
Blackbeard seized nine ships in the harbor and held local citizens hostage. He demanded a chest of medicine for his ailing crew. A captain Marks along with a few of the crew rowed into Charleston to collect the medicine. After five days captain Marks returned with a 400 lb. chest of medicine and apologized to Blackbeard for the delay. He couldn't find some of the pirates who had been busy drinking with friends.The hostages and ships were released. After leaving Charleston, Blackbeard headed to Topsail, NC where he grounded his ship ,"The Queen Annes Revenge " on a sandbar. He disbanded his pirate crew and gave Stede Bonnet, the gentleman pirate his ship back. The infamous Blackbeard disappeared with 23 men along with all the treasure. That would be the last time Stede Bonnet was to see Blackbeard. He was double crossed. By the end of 1718 both pirates would be dead
Inclosed is a copy of Blackbeard and Stede Bonnets flags

05/11/2024

Folly's History Walk offers two unique history walks here on Folly Beach. At 10am daily, we offer "To Take Charleston, The Civil War on Folly Island ", as we relive the 58 day siege on nearby Morris Island. At 7:30pm daily we offer a twilight walk, "Stories from the SC Sea Islands", which combines history and storytelling for a fun walk and includes stories of ghosts, hags, Indians, mermaids, pirates, rootdoctors, and shipwrecks. Reservations are required. We have a new website at follyshistorywalk.com. Thanks y'all!

04/29/2024

Folly's History Walk is offering our day history walk for free again on Saturday May 4th at 10am. "To Take Charleston, Folly Island during the Civil War ". Folly Island became the base of operations for the federal army from April 1863 till March 1865. Come hear the story of the 58 day siege of Charleston that took place on nearby Morris island. A story all but forgotten in time. A unique military engagement that introduced modern warfare to the new world.
The history walk departs from the gate at the end of East Ashley Ave. here on Folly Beach, 1746 E. Ashley Ave. Reservations are required. Please check out our new website at follyshistorywalk.com. Thanks y'all!

04/22/2024

Folly's History Walk is offering our "Folly Civil War Walk ", for free on April 27th at 10 am. Starting in April of 1863, Folly Island became the base of operations for the federal army in an attempt to capture Charleston. Come hear the stories of the brave men who fought and died in this 58 day siege that took place on nearby Morris Island, all but forgotten in time, and introducing modern military fighting to the new world. Reservations are required. Please check out our new website at follyshistorywalk.com. Thanks y'all

03/26/2024

William Porcher Miles,
born in Walterboro SC, and who attended the local College of Charleston, is the man responsible for designing the Confederate battle flag. The flag was originally designed for the Confederate Congress as a possible choice for the Confederate national flag, but was rejected because "it looked like a pair of suspenders ".The flag however was adopted by the Confederate army as a battle flag because it looked different from the United States flag. The Confederate national flag, however would change over a four year period. Today the battle flag causes much controversy .

03/24/2024

Starting in April of 1863. Folly Island became the base of operations for the federal army in an attempt to capture Charleston,SC. Come hear the personal stories of the men who fought and died, as we relive the 58 day siege of Charleston that took place on nearby Morris island. A story all but forgotten by time. The Folly Civil War walk departs daily at 10am. Check out our new website at follyshistorywalk.com. Thanks y'all!

03/24/2024

Come enjoy our twilight walk at 7pm daily, "Stories from the SC Sea Islands". The walk combines history and storytelling. Stories include ghosts, hags, Indians, mermaids, pirates , rootdoctors, and shipwrecks. All walks depart from the gate at the end of East Ashley Ave, here on Folly Beach. 1746 E. Ashley Ave. Reservations are required. Please check out our new website, follyshistorywalk.com
Thanks y'all!

02/10/2024

Folly's History Tours is now known as Folly's History Walk. We have a new website at follyshistorywalk.com and we also have a new walk this year.
The new history walk is called "The Coffin Island Ghost Talk", it's an alternative to a ghost walk. Hey!, it's the beach and you're hot and tired from a long day, skip the ghost walk and come join us for the Coffin Island Ghost Talk. We enjoy the end of day, twilight at the Folly pier and enjoy traditional ghost stories told from Charleston, Folly, and other SC sea islands.The Ghost Talk lasts 60-75 minutes, you might bring a folding chair because seating is limited. The Ghost Talk is free to the public. Gratiuties appreciated!
The stories told include Folly's pirate ghost story and a ghost story from 1925, called "The Half Pint Flask ",written by a Folly resident, Dubose Heyward who is known for the novel Porgy, which was made into Porgy and Bess. What a great place to enjoy the end of day and hear some entertaining stories. Great for those with limited mobility. Just a short walk to the end of the pier.

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year from Folly's History Walks! We have just completed our second year in business and I'm excited about the great response I've gotten from my participants. As a local historian I think Its important to remember local Folly history and I'm excited to have developed three unique history walks.Thanks to all of y'all who participated in my history walk and have shown interest in Folly's history.
We look forward to another great season come March

11/18/2023

As 2023 winds down, come join us for our last history walk of the season.
Come hear some of the overlooked and forgotten stories of the brave men, both black and white, from north and south, who gave their lives for what they believed in.
In 1863, three important battles take place during the War Between the States that would effect the outcome of the war. One of them was on Morris Island, SC, with Folly Island being the base of operations for up to 13,000 federal soldiers.
In commeration of Veterans day in the month of November we are offering our popular history walk, "To Take Charleston, The Civil War on Folly Island ", for free on November 25th at 1pm. We depart from the gate at the end of East Ashley Ave, here on Folly Beach. The history walk lasts 75 minutes and reservations are required. Gratiuties are appreciated. Thanks y'all!!

11/11/2023

Happy Veterans day! In honor and remembrance of the brave men, both black and white, from north and south who gave their lives for what they believed in.
In 1863, three major battles took place during the War between the State's. One of them took place on Morris Island, SC, with Folly Beach becoming headquarters for up to 13,000 men with soldiers serving on Folly from April of 1863 till March of 1865. Come hear the stories of these brave men.
We are offering our popular history walk, "To Take Charleston, The Civil War on Folly Island ", for free on Saturdays during the month of November. The next walk is Saturday, Nov,18th at 1pm. We depart from the gate at the end of East Ashley Ave. here on Folly Beach. The walk lasts 75 minutes. Reservations are required and gratiuties are appreciated. Thanks y'all!

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Folly Beach, SC

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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