learn more about history...

Charleston! Charleston!: The History of a Southern City

It's a long read (about 500 pages) but it serves as a pretty good, although not perfect look at the history of Charleston through the modern day. Click Here for Amazon

Black Slaveowners: Free Black Slave Masters in South Carolina

A deep dive into the differences between Urban Slavery and Rural Slavery in Charleston. He distills the tax documents and the census documents of the era and gives you both the numbers and the context history books often leave out. Click Here for Amazon

White Cargo: The History of Britain's White Slaves in America

An eye-opening look at white slavery in the colonies no one ever talks about in history books. From 1600 to the 1880s England sold white slaves, and the colonies bought them. Click Here for Amazon

The Charleston Tea Party

It's not in the history books but we had a tea party. Well, we had a meeting actually. 13 days before Boston, Charleston tried to flex its muscle in the tea rebellion. But they ended up with egg on their face. Click Here for Amazon

The Buildings of Charleston: A Guide to the City's Architecture

Take a building-by-building look at the architecture that built Charleston. If you want to learn about the Charleston buildings, this is the book for you. Click Here for Amazon

Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls'

Facing death rather than slavery ―a story of one man's triumphant choice and ultimate rise to national hero - and it happened here in Charleston. Click Here for Amazon

The Charleston Time Machine Podcast

Professor Nick Buttler is the city of Charleston's official historian. He's also a nice guy. Nick has hosted the Charleston Time Machine Podcast for several years. If you want to learn about Charleston. Nick's Podcast is one-stop shopping for all things Charleston history. Click Here to Listen

learn more about the paranormal...

The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead - by Joe Nickell

A skeptical yet comprehensive examination of the evidence and claims around ghostly phenomena from a scientific perspective. CLICK HERE to read it.

Paranormal: My Life in Pursuit of the Afterlife - by Raymond Moody

A firsthand account from a leading researcher in the field of near-death experiences and the paranormal - offers a stunning, myth-busting memoir of everything he has learned in a lifetime studying “the other side” and our connection to it. CLICK HERE for Amazon

Strange Frequencies: The Extraordinary Story of the Technological Quest for the Supernatural

It is an extraordinary narrative and historical journey to discover how people have used technology in an effort to search for our own immortality. Bebergal builds his own ghostly gadgets to reach the other side, too, and follows the path of famous inventors, engineers, seekers, and seers who attempted to answer life's ultimate mysteries. CLICK HERE for Amazon

let us help you enjoy charleston

We know how hard it can be when you travel to figure out where you should go, and the little things that would make your trip that much better.

We've done that for you. On our "Local Hangouts" page you will find a list of places we've hand-picked for you. Our families enjoy these places, and we're hoping your family will too. On the "Trip Planning Tips" page you'll find the inside story on things like local bus routes, parking, and even the weather. At Blueberry walking tours we know the tour doesn't stop when you leave. Check out the "History Resources" section for references and a much deeper dive into history. Lastly, of you have questions about the tours... check out our FAQ page.

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