Historic Charleston African American History Tour

Tour Charleston's historic district, visit Aiken Rhett House, and learn about the local African American historical experience.
Explore Charleston's historic district with a visit to the Aiken-Rhett House. Discover the rich culture and history of early Charleston, highlighting the contributions of African Americans. As you tour, admire stunning homes, public buildings, and churches from the 18th and 19th centuries, all made possible by the labor of enslaved Africans and African Americans. This tour offers a deep dive into Charleston's past and its architectural beauty.
Shore Thing Highlights
Explore Charleston's historic district
Admire stunning homes, public buildings, and churches from the 18th and 19th centuries
Visit the Aiken-Rhett House
Need to know
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers are recommended as well as a rain jacket
Accessing upper floors of the Aitken Rhett House requires several flights of stairs. No elevator is available
Aitken Rhett House has no air conditioning or heating. Please plan accordingly
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