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What to See & Do

The story of Charleston truly comes alive when you see it for yourself. When you trace the steps of those who came before. When you hear the stories from those who have lived them. Use this directory to find a range of engaging tours and experiences, as well as cultural sites and noteworthy attractions to add to your itinerary.

The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton

At The Mills House, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, find Southern traditions reimagined with a modern twist and a taste of everything that makes the Holy City special.

SimpliTravel by Kim LLC

Traveling opens doors to creating memories! Personalized Travel Planningt & Travel Management. We are a full-service travel agency, spceializing in Groups Travel. Although our specialty is group travel, we customize individual travel as well. Whether a short trip in the town or a trip around the world, I got you covered!

INN AT 157

Located in the Old City District, experience this renovated Victorian inn where historic southern charm meets modern amenities. Run by a mother-daughter duo, this Inn offers four private entrance suites in the heart of Downtown Charleston.

Jonathan Jasper Wright Inn

Named after the first Black state supreme court justice, this charming Inn is located is ideally located the heart of charming, downtown Charleston. Explore the cobblestoned streets and hidden alleyways; indulge in the city’s amazing dining experiences; and spend your evenings relaxing in our beautifully restored inn.

Courtyard Charleston Historic District

Located in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District, and next to Marion Square and Charleston’s Gaillard Center this hotel incorporates over 7800 sq. ft. of event space.

Parson Inn

Parson Inn is a boutique home in the heart of Charleston, SC. It boasts the charming architecture of Charleston and is one block from MUSC and a quick walk to King St.

Questions?

This site is meant as an introduction to the African and African American experience in the Charleston,SC area. We want this website to continue growing with new stories and articles submitted by Charleston-area contributors. We are especially interested in sharing stories written by people who have a personal connection to the topic (descendant or family member, subject matter expert, eyewitness to events, etc.). If you are interested in contributing, please email [email protected] to learn more.

For complete information about visiting the Charleston area, please call 800-774-0006 or visit ExploreCharleston.com. We suggest that you contact one or more of the institutions mentioned on this site for any research-related inquiries.