We begin at the Laurens/Rutledge house at 117 Broad St.This home and the one across the street are deeply imbedded in the founding of our country. Then work our way around to Tradd St. - stopping at the Sword Gates and the home of Col. John Stewart while discussing English history, the founding of the colony, architecture, epidemics, disasters, two wars and more. Cross Meeting St. into the original walled city, where we discuss Pres. Washington’s visit and Charleston “firsts”. Ending on Bay St to see the city planned by the Lord’s Proprietors, discussing why it was built and why it came down. On to the High Battery to discuss the start of two wars in our harbor, the last Royal Govenor and the beginning and end of the Civil War. As we make our way back, we discuss slavery, hospitality, friendly societies and colonial Charleston once more. Rounding out our tour, we conclude with our food culture as we send you off to eat in the city with options for dining experiences in town!