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Walking Tour of
Charleston, S.C.
Description: On our first full day in Charleston, South
Carolina, the group took a walking tour of downtown Charleston. The group saw
the city market, which was given to the city of Charleston by the Pinckney
family, the battery, and Rainbow Row. Our tour Guide, Mrs. Georgia, provided
the group with a plethora of facts and stories that involve the city of
Charleston. The tour lasted around two hours and we walked a total of about
three miles. Mrs. Georgia gave the group facts that only a local would know
including showing the group where Stephen Colbert, a comedian from
Hampden-Sydney, grew up.
Reflection: While on the walking tour, I realized that Mrs.
Georgia did the same thing the Savannah Trolley Tours did on our first day of
the trip. However, I discovered that the walking tour of Charleston was more
interesting than the trolley tour of Savannah because we as a group were
walking the city and seeing the history up close. The walking tour provided
knowledge on the history of Charleston which I adored. Learning the history of
a big port city in America gave me so much excitement. Charleston was and is
still influential in the economy of the South. Listening to Mrs. Georgia tell
the group about Charleston was a perfect event for me because I loved hearing
how the history and stories of Charleston developed and molded the culture and
vibe the city gives off. The walking tour also gave the group a great look at
while Charleston is considered the low country. While on the tour, and
especially at the battery, I saw how close the city was to the sea level
Analysis: A walking tour of Charleston is the best way to
see the city, learn its history, and experience its unique culture. The walking
tour gives the people on the tour a personal and up close look at the many
aspects the city has to offer. You get to see Catfish Row, the place where the
opera Porgy and Bess was based off of. You also see Rainbow Row, a row of
houses painted with bright colors that has no historic value but is just
interesting. Not only do you visit historic and touristy attractions, you also
see people who call Charleston their home. The people of Charleston take pride
in the city’s history. They also embrace the new direction that the city of
Charleston is headed. The city is starting to rely on tourism more and less on
the port itself. While the port is still the main attribute of Charleston, the
tourism of Charleston is growing and the citizens of the city understand that
and they take advantage of it. A great example is the walking tour the group
took. Overall, the walking tour is the best way to see most if not all of the
amazing qualities the city of Charleston, South Carolina has to offer.
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