Behind the Scenes of Shem Creek Shrimp Walking Tour

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Behind the Scenes of Shem Creek Shrimp Walking Tour

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Behind the Scenes of Shem Creek Shrimp Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour
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Highlights

This walking tour led by Captain Bryan is not your average "sit there and shut up" tour where the guide won't even remember you. Rather, after brief introduction, Captain Bryan will lead you on a historic journey of how Shem Creek came to prominence with its famous shrimping fleet and much more. Unlike any other tour in the area, guests have a chance to see the industry at work. The first half of the tour will contain history of the area and discuss events back to the early 1700's, the second half of the tour will specifically cover the Shrimp Industry. This is not a tour, it is an experience to immerse yourself in the Shem Culture. Take back history, culture, language, but most of all guests will take from this experience an underlying appreciation for our local shrimpers and the history behind these hard working men and women.

Itinerary

  • Mary Street

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Guests will take Mary Street to get a overview of the Charleston Harbor and the changes this seaside community would endure due to conflict, natural disasters, and insect infestations.

  • Magwood Drive

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Guest will pass by the home of the first commercial shrimper on Shem Creek and see the "shrimp shacks." Where the original shrimpers used to live in this historic neighborhood.

  • Shem Creek

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Guests will walk by the Captain Peter Lewis House (1855) and discuss the importance of the ferry system that once operated on Shem Creek.

  • Hibben Street

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Guest will view the Hibben House, the oldest structure standing in the Town and dating back to the mid 1700's. History will allow us to understand how commercial shrimping would begin in the area.

  • Mt. Pleasant Seafood

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Guests will see an assortment of locally sourced seafood at this generational family facility and discuss the decline of this important fishery. How the town went from nearly 100 trawlers down to 4 by 1998.

  • Shem Creek Park

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Guests will traverse the boardwalk to see the Shrimp Trawlers and learn how they operate. We will finish the tour with a cast net demonstration to learn how to catch your own shrimp!

What's included

INCLUDED

Small prize at end of the tour

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking distance is around 1.5 miles. Please note especially with summer heat that guests should be able to walk this distance.

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Location

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Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Provider

Charleston Historic Tours LLC

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