Charles Town: The Old Walled City
- October 10, 2025
- October 22, 2025
Washington Park
80 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29
80 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29
Deep insight into colonial defenses, early urban planning, and the city’s architectural evolution
Explore the foundations of one of America’s earliest settlements on this guided walking tour of Charles Town’s Old Walled City. Led by native Charlestonian Mimi Whaley, this tour traces the original boundaries of the 1680s fortified city, offering deep insight into colonial defenses, early urban planning, and the city’s architectural evolution.
Discover landmarks that have stood for centuries, and learn how geography, politics, and preservation shaped Charleston’s growth from a fortified outpost to a thriving port city.
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Tour Information:
- Location: The tour will meet at and depart from Washington Park, located next to City Hall at 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
- Parking: The nearest parking garage is located at 85 Queen Street, approximately a 5-minute walk away from the meeting point. Neighborhood street parking is generally also available but limited to 1-2 hours for non-residents – please abide by all street signage and parking regulations.
- Restrooms: Public restrooms are available on the ground floor of City Hall at 80 Broad St, adjacent to the meeting point at Washington Park. There are no bathroom breaks during the tour, please plan accordingly.
- 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.
- Other: Tours last between 2-2.5 hours and typically require 6 or more blocks of walking, often over uneven streets and sidewalks. No interiors are included. We suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a bottle of water.
- 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.
