Insider’s Tour: Broad Street Commercial
- October 16, 2026
Insider’s Architecture & History Tour
As one of the main east-west connectors in the city, Broad Street, originally named Cooper Street, developed as a bustling commercial corridor with landmarks such as the Four Corners of Law and the Old Exchange Building. Join us as we explore the eastern side of Broad, still largely dominated by law, real estate, finance, local shops, and restaurants with residences above. The architectural styles represented along four city blocks span the course of Charleston’s history. Many of these sites have been recently rehabilitated by firms whose design shops are also located on Broad Street.
Insider’s Tours take guests inside some of Charleston’s finest buildings, seldom open to the public. These tours are guided by noted professionals such as architects, historians, and preservation experts with in-depth interpretation focused on Charleston’s unique architectural styles, layered history, preservation ethic, and design. Each tour includes a unique set of 3 – 4 properties and lasts approximately 2.5 hours, complimentary refreshments are included.
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Tour Information:
- You will be emailed specific tour information at least 7 days before the date of your tour.
- Check-In: Check-in takes place at the meeting location at the beginning of the tour. There are no physical tickets, and printed confirmations are not required. All guests will be checked in will-call style using the first and last name on the ticket order.
- Weather: Tours go on rain or shine. Prepare for inclement weather, if forecasted. The Preservation Society reserves the right to cancel the tours if dangerous or threatening conditions arise. If the tour is cancelled by the PSC, all ticket holders will be contacted, and refunds will be available.
- Cancellations & Refunds: All sales are final. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis until September 1. After September 1, guests who notify the office in advance may either exchange their tickets for a comparable tour if space is available or convert their tickets to a tax-deductible charitable donation. Most tours run a waitlist once sold out – if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know so your space may be released.