The Dueling

ExploreThe Old South

Step into the shadowy world of honor and intrigue with Old Charleston History Expeditions. Led by a trained scholar of Southern history, this evening walking tour offers a gripping journey into a notorious side of Charleston's past: one of dueling and affairs of honor.

Explore the back alleys and hidden corners where gentlemen clashed swords and pistols in the name of pride and reputation. Besides learning about the most fascinating dueling landmarks in the city, learn about dueling culture and the background of the honor culture that permeated life in the Old South.

Personal integrity and reputation often held sway over life and death. Experience the drama and tension of dueling firsthand as we bring to life the stories of Charleston's most infamous showdowns. Book your expedition today!

Our ToursThe Dueling Tour of Charleston

Step into the shadowy world of honor and intrigue with Old Charleston History Expeditions. Led by a trained scholar of Southern history, this evening walking tour offers a gripping journey into a notorious side of Charleston’s past: one of dueling and affairs of honor.

Our ToursThe Fortification Tour of Charleston

Behold the rich tapestry of Charleston’s past with Old Charleston History Expeditions, where every cobblestone tells a story. Led by a 19th-century Southern historian, our flagship walking tour of the peninsula offers a captivating excursion through the city’s past from the perspective of its fortification history. Not only crucial for military defense, this story is also uniquely important to the shaping of Charleston’s identity.

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