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Pirates, Patriots & Prohibition Tour

Heart of Charleston Walking Tours presents the latest tour option: Pirates, Patriots & Prohibition. Guided by Timothy Trouche, an eighth-generation Charleston native and third generation Charleston tour guide, you will learn the unique history of the pirates who plagued Charles Town in its early days, the many patriots who defended the city over the last three centuries and how prohibition shaped the way of life in Charleston in the early 20th century. Share in Tim’s hometown knowledge of the city’s rich history while enjoying charming views of the Charleston harbor, cobblestone streets, buildings and monuments that date as far back as the late 1600s. *Please note that this is not a ghost tour but does cover some historical discussion that may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13.

Posted June 28, 2022

CSS Hunley

On this day 160 years ago the third and final crew of the CSS Hunley set out to break the Union naval blockade of Charleston. The submarine was manned by eight men and powered by a hand crank. She had an explosive charge attached to a bowsprit on her fore and even a snorkeling apparatus. Unfortunately though the Hunley was the first successful combat submarine in history to sink an enemy warship (the Turtle was a successful submarine in the revolution but not at combat) she lost almost all of her three crews including her designer Horace Hunley whom she was named after. All told twenty one brave crewmen died in three attempts. While the US navy would take almost fifty years to attempt another submarine the CSS Hunley proved submarine warfare could be effective with further development, and many of her features such a as the snorkel were implanted in the early designs of todays submarines. These brave and honorable men set the standard for today’s Silent Service and pioneered a new type of warfare, all just off the coast of Charleston. Join us on one of our daytime tours or one our evening Pirates Patriots and Prohibition tours to learn more of patriots like these who were often daring rogues in Charleston.

Posted February 17, 2024