1.5 Hour Tour
duration: 1.5 Hour Tour
description: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun at 10:00 Am
Led by licensed Captain Bryan, these walking tours will show guests the important ecological and historical nature of one of Charleston’s oldest commercially used waterways. A myriad of wildlife can be seen including but not limited to crabs, dolphins, birds (osprey, pelicans, egrets, and herons) and the rare manatee. The first half of the tour includes discussing the deep and historical roots this waterway had on the growth of Mt. Pleasant and Charleston. The second half of the tours guests will get a behind the scenes look at one of the last remaining Shrimp processing facilities in the area and discuss the Shrimping Industry. Tours are tailored to each outing, no experience necessary.
itinerary: 1. Guests will start out in old village, a community that dates back to the 1680's and learn about the history of the area.
2. Guests will stop by the Peter Lewis House, the William C. Magwood House, and the Hibben House as part of the historical roots of the community.
3. The tour will continue on the other side of Shem Creek by visiting a family operated shrimp company that started in 1945 and check out some of the local catch.
4. We will pass by the boardwalk with the remainder of the shrimping fleet and learn how the nets operate and why US based shrimp are more sustainable than foreign shrimp.
5. Guests will finish the tour learning how to throw a cast net which is how locals catch their own shrimp.
highlights: Guests will learn about the history of the area going back to the American Revolution and how it faced drastic economic changes that led to the Shrimping Industry beginning in the early 1900's.
Guests will visit one of the last remaining shrimp facilities on the creek and pass by the oldest structure in the Town of Mt. Pleasant dating back to 1755.
About Charleston Historic Tours
The one of a kind perspective from cruising the water of Charleston Harbor provides insight into how this historic city developed since its founding in 1670.
The vessel used is a 22 foot bay boat going over the same seabed that saw a pirate blockade by the dreaded Blackbeard, one of the first major Revolutionary War Victories at the Battle of Fort Moultrie, and a Civil War naval blockade and battle that would inspire movies like ‘Glory’. Captain Bryan will provide history about 5 historic sites (Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter, The Battery (Oyster Point), Castle Pinckney and the site of Fort Johnson.
Along these tours you will also have the opportunity to see a multitude of native wildlife including the friendly bottlenose dolphin and diving pelicans.
Participant - $29.00 + tax
Booking Notes
Thanks for booking with Charleston Historic Tours LLC! Please reach out for any questions, comments, or concerns. 843-780-8557. Txt is best as we may be on a tour.
As a reminder here are the starting location for the various tours:
Women and Wine Tour: 49 S Market Street Charleston SC 29401
Shem Creek Shrimp Walking Tour: 111 Coleman boulevard, mt pleasant sc 29464
History and Hops tour: 70 state street Charleston sc 29401
Boo-hag and Brews tour: 160 church street Charleston sc 29401
Historic Harbor Tour: Shrimp Boat Lane (host will call with specific meeting instructions)
Health and Safety Policy
Guests will be pleased to know Charleston Historic Tours LLC has customer safety and health in mind with all tour experiences (applies only if state mandates are passed and enforced and may change accordingly)
- Guide will maintain recommended distance between groups
- Tour size is limited to under 15 guests
Thanks for your understanding during this time and please reach out with any questions/comments/ concerns and I will be glad to assist.
Sincerely,
Capt. B
Owner of Charleston Historic Tours LLC
