Touring the Tombstones
- October 15, 2026
- October 29, 2026
First Scots Presbyterian Church, located at 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Walking Tour: Social & Cultural
Skulls and crossbones. Angels and rosebuds. Local graveyards are art galleries harboring stories, literature and legends. Join a stroll through colonial and antebellum cemeteries with cemetery expert and tour guide, Ruth Miller. Discover this unique portrait of the past found in our old graveyards. This is not a ghost tour but rather an intriguing look at some of the finest 18th and 19th century memorials in the country and the fascinating stories surrounding them.
“Although most visitors simply show themselves through Charleston’s cemeteries, others turn to professionals for a more in-depth lesson. Ruth Miller… loves to show visitors her favorite finds.” Southern Living
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Tour Information:
- Location: First Scots Presbyterian Church, located at 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
- Restrooms: Public restrooms are available on the ground floor of City Hall at 80 Broad St. There are no bathroom breaks during the tour, please plan accordingly.
- 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.
- 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.