THE FALL TOURS

OCTOBER 4–28, 2018

Welcome to Charleston! This fall experience some of the finest and most historic

houses and gardens in America.

Fall is Charleston’s best-kept secret. With pleasant weather and light crowds, what could be better than

taking advantage of the many opportunities the Preservation Society has arranged for you this fall?

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STEP INSIDE HISTORY!

CURATED TOURS, GARDEN WALKS AND TALKSHistorically Charleston was known for its spring gardens but now Charlestonians are gardening year round. There is much to savor and appreciate, which is why Charleston is often called a garden set in a city. New this year is a series of tours that take guests into private gardens rarely open to the public. A professional designer or landscape architect and a horticulturist will lead guests through gardens focusing on the challenges and triumphs of gardening in the Lowcountry. Tickets are limited. $100 per person.

• Wednesday, October 10, 2 p.m.• Wednesday, October 17, 2 p.m.• Wednesday, October 24, 2 p.m.

FOUR FOR $40On various days, we are offering abbreviated tours of houses and gardens. Several of these tours will focus on a specific street or neighborhood while others will spotlight various aspects of life in Charleston. Each tour will include four private properties. $40 per person.

• Neighborhood Tours Sunday, October 7, 2-5 p.m. Ansonborough, Sunday, October 14, 2-5 p.m. Broad Street Thursday, October 18, 2-5 p.m. Harleston Village

• Spotlight: Award Winning Houses and Architecture Thursday, October 4, 2-5 p.m. Preservation Society of Charleston’s Carolopolis Awards recognize outstanding achievement in preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and new construction in the City of Charleston.

• Spotlight: Charleston Renaissance Thursday, October 11, 2-5 p.m. In the early 20th century, the arts brought much needed attention to the rather beleaguered city and lent support to the budding preservation movement in Charleston

• Spotlight: Back of the House Thursday, October 25, 2-5 p.m. This tour highlights the dependencies (back of the house kitchens) and the daily challenges, work and the living conditions that the urban enslaved faced.

PHOTOGRAPHY WALKABOUT AND WORKSHOP Friday, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.- noonRichard D. Spencer has studied the city and learned the best times to photograph the many architectural elements and details in the historic district. He will share his tips and techniques each Friday morning on a walkabout. Photographers of all levels are welcome. $50 per person.

TRADITIONAL HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUROn various Fridays and Saturdays in October, the Preservation Society of Charleston offers traditional house and garden tours. These self-guided tours allow guests to go inside some of the city’s most exquisite private houses and gardens. Each tour is unique and will feature 7-8 private properties. Tickets are limited. $50 per person.

• Friday, October 5, 2-5 p.m. Meeting Street Tour• Saturday, October 6, 2-5 p.m. The Battery Tour• Friday, October 12, 2-5 p.m. King Street Tour• Saturday, October 13, 2-5 p.m. Church Street Tour• Friday, October 19, 2-5 p.m. South of Broad Tour• Saturday, October 20, 2-5 p.m. East Battery Tour• Friday, October 26, 2-5 p.m. South Battery Tour• Saturday, October 27, 2-5 p.m. Tradd Street Tour

• The Gardens of Historic Charleston Sunday, October 21, 2-5 p.m. Charleston is best known for its private gardens and this tour will feature a variety of distinctive and historic green spaces. These enchanting walled gardens will positively delight your senses. No interiors are included. $50 per person

• Spirits Among Us Sunday, October 28, 2-5 p.m. Known as the Holy City for its numerous houses of worship, Charleston is also known for the presence of its many spirits. Many people who live in the historic district claim resident ghosts and have learned to live quite comfortably with them. In addition to learning about our architecture and history, come experience an additional side of our culture and hear about several notable spirits living here.

GUIDED WALKING TOURSThese tours offer the very best of this old historic city you can only get on foot. The facts about the architecture and the craftsmanship of its natives are interesting, of course, but more than that are the stories of Charleston's people, people who created history, which will fascinate you. Choose from Invention of Wings, Ironwork of Charleston, and ABCs of Architecture Tours. Each tour is limited to 20 guests and cost $25 per person. They begin and end at 147 King Street, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No private properties are included on these tours.

• The Invention of Wings, The Grimké Sisters of Charleston Offered every Thursday- Sunday in October.

• Enduring Traditions: Ironwork of the Holy City Offered every Thursday- Sunday in October.

• The Amazing Buildings of Charleston Offered every Saturday and Sunday in October.

THE FALL TOURS

OCTOBER 4–28, 2018

Now in its 42nd year, The Fall Tours are better than ever with an exciting new program of tours and special events. Experience Charleston’s architecturally significant private houses, intimate gardens, churches, and public buildings as you stroll through our historic streets.

The Fall Tours are the Society’s foremost annual fundraising project. This event is made possible through the generosity of homeowners and dedicated volunteers. In addition, we thank you for your support of the Preservation Society of Charleston and The Fall Tours.

*All Tours are limited and we strongly urge reservations by visiting www.preservationsociety.org/thefalltours

Photography by Richard D. Spencer

THE 42ND ANNUAL FALL TOURS SCHEDULE

For specific tour information only, call the Preservation Society at 843-405-1050, Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To order tickets, please visit www.preservationsociety.org or call the ticket office at 800-514-3849 Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sun. noon – 6 p.m.

"In walking about Charleston, I was reminded of some of the older country towns in England, the appearance of the city is highly picturesque,.. every house seems built to the owner's particular taste; and in one street you seem to be in an old English town, and in

another in some continental city of France or Italy. This variety is extremely pleasing to the eye." Fannie Kemble 1838-39