Charleston’s Strong Women of the South History Tour

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The Strong Women of the South History Tour is an exploration of historical Charleston from the perspective of the founding mothers and women of every color who contributed to our Great American Dream. Along the way, you will discover the beautiful truth: Charleston is the matriarchal capital of the western world, a city once owned and controlled by women.

Our exploration begins at the alleged execution site of America's First Female Serial Killer. We stand in the spot where she met her fate and hear her story. Then, you get to decide: was she really a serial killer or a woman protecting her rights!

Next, we visit the homes and sites of the “Old Maids," Women’s Rights Activists, Printers, Artisans, Madams, Shopkeepers, and Plantation owners while discovering their contributions and conundrums, all written over by modern history.

Last, we visit the homes and shops of the women who built this great city.

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Average 4.45 out of 5 stars based on 11 verified reviews from Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Diane C, Jun 2022 Verified
This is a little different of a tour--not so much text book history and architecture but focuses on some little known women that had big impacts in the city. Tour guide was high energy and super informative. I found it to be very interesting!
Avian_N, Apr 2022 Verified
I decided late, the previous night, that since my friends on our Charleston trip would be sleeping in, that I would go solo on this tour. It was a wonderful decision. Not only was the tour guide (and, other attendees) super welcoming, but the history was ridiculously fun to learn. The guide even made time for a water break — as some of us needed refreshment. I can not recommend this tour enough. I also might add that it’s not solely history from a female perspective. I feel like my husband would have also enjoyed the tour quite a bit. All and all — this tour was one of the highlights of my Charleston trip.
Lisa_B, Oct 2021 Verified
Our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge and delivery of the story was exceptional! The pace was perfect! I would recommend this tour to anyone who is considering it.
Mary_B, Sep 2021 Verified
The stories that Larry shared. Loved hearing the women's history. Larry made the history come alive.
SmallJon87, Jul 2021 Verified
Larry, was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and so friendly. I cannot recommend holy city tours strongly enough. He was professional and gave a really good look into the life of women including people of color in early Charleston. He is one excellent story teller and I wouldn’t miss a chance to walk and learn from him again.
Jackie P, Jul 2021 Verified
This was the most engaging and informative tour I have ever experienced. Larry is a thoughtful and compassionate soul, and he transports you into the perspectives of centuries of Charleston’s women. He takes millennia of historic stereotypes of demographic groups, throws them in the trash, and remolds history as it should be told, inclusive of all people who were in it and their wits, intellect, and passion. I wish this tour were 10 hours long because there are endless stories to be told.
Paul B, Jul 2021 Verified
The best storyteller! We throughly enjoyed our time. So much history threaded through his stories! I hope to learn more.
Jillian M, Sep 2020 Verified
Larry was one of the most informative, passionate, and highly entertaining tour guides we have ever had! You have to take this tour! He makes the buildings and streets come alive and you are transported back to a different time! He kept my 10 year old hanging on his ever word. We loved it!
Strong Women of the South History Tour
Deborah D, Jan 2020 Verified
Larry was a wonderful and considerate guide on this walking tour. His anecdotes and commentary were enlightening and interesting about Charleston women throughout the city's history. We recommend this tour.
B-FCory, Jun 2022 Verified
Selected this tour because the reviews were phenomenal. Houses visited and stories shared were different than those from other tours, which was appreciated. Despite that, it was the least favorite tour of several. There is an agenda.

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