Frankly Charleston Morning Walking Tour

Posted By : jacklX8244BI
This guided tour is fantastic! Frank gave an extremely insightful and truthful tour of Charleston’s history - stories often untold by the history books.

He is hugely charismatic and we learned a lot as we walked around Charleston about the contribution of African Americans to Charleston.

Jack and Katie
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 18:16:58

Posted By : DrexH3
The best historians have a storyteller’s sensibilities. They understand timing, provide the right amount of details, know how to present the information in such a way that challenges the listener and respects their intelligence and of course are entertaining. Mr. Williams exemplifies this to the highest degree.
His passion was contagious as he showed the group pieces of living history all through the city. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 20:26:38

Posted By : Pioneer29149002652
A “must do” If you want to know the real history of Charleston. Frank provides the stories of black Charleston and puts them in the context of how the city and culture was built, based on the enslaved people who lived here (most who were kidnapped to put it bluntly). It’s a small group walking tour with lots of interaction if you have an inquisitive group. Very educational. I was only aware of about 10% of what Frank highlighted. Frank also recommended additional reading and some black-owned restaurants (great soul food!).
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 10:49:16

Posted By : Chikndina
The Frankly Charleston tour was *the* reason I wanted to get to Charleston & Franklin did not disappoint! My in laws can trace their family to Charleston & the information we got while on this tour felt like we were learning our family’s history. Franklin is personable, knowledgeable & an invaluable historian. I’m so thankful that he is not only willing to share the information that he has researched and learned but that he includes everyone, listens to and answers questions, and when he doesn’t know the answer he tells you that too - along with resources to review on your own. The Frankly Charleston tour set the bar far above any other tour I’ve taken. Now let’s hope that Franklin puts his knowledge in writing so that we can continue learning about the Other Charleston even when we are 100s of miles away. This is the #1 thing to do that I will share with anyone I know who is visiting Charleston!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 12:33:50

Posted By : leoed
What a breath of fresh air this tour was. It was so educational and informative. I would have paid for a class at college if Frank was the professor. He made it interactive and open ended because he was not only the teacher, he was open to discussion or added information from us. It was a wonderful time. It went by soo quickly because it was entertaining as well. This is the Best tour I have ever been on in my 40 years of traveling around the world.
Please go, it is more than worth it. Please don't be afraid of the 2 hour walking tour because it is roughly 2,000 to 3,000 which is doable for most people. Thank you soo much Frank.
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 01:24:56

Posted By : PF4Paris
Franklin is knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. His walking tour was an easy stroll during which he imparted so much valuable information on the black African history of Charleston.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 12:34:09

Posted By : 366catherinen
If you are the kind of person who cannot arrive to a new city or experience without wondering, “how did we get here and who do we have to thank for what we see before us?” this tour is for you! Franklin took my husband, me, and another couple all around the beautiful, lesser-known neighborhoods of gorgeous Charleston. On the lovely walk, he weaved appreciation for the impressive architecture and beautiful gardens in with the critical history and contributions of the enslaved and their descendants. He had us hooked from the first stop of the tour! And the binder he brings along — and actually references throughout the tour - is enough for a full semester course! Franklin’s demeanor is a warm invitation for discourse, which we enjoyed plenty of on our tour. He seemed to allocate extra time on topics/landmarks based on our interest. Allow the full time and come curious! So thankful for Black and local perspectives to ensure the preservation of Black history in America. Highly recommend!! PS - The VacationsMadeEasy website where we bought tickets felt a little fishy but the payment was legit and the tickets went through! You meet under the arches area of the visitor center.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 18:28:19

Posted By : Road762345
The tour was so informative and thorough. Franklin is so knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the real black history of Charleston. Take this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 10:12:45

Posted By : Amy_G
Frank, thank you for showing us Charleston in a way that recognized the contributions of black Americans. Your passion was evident, and the 2 hours flew by. We did a tour of another city a few days later and we saw things through a different lens. Sincere thanks for the unforgettable experience.


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Posted On : 2024-03-09 06:10:18

Posted By : 373anng
Many years ago, when Franklin went on a Charleston tour, the guide pointed to one of the antebellum homes and said "William Aiken built that building." Franklin said, "His money paid for that building. His slaves built it." From then on, he vowed his mission would be to tell the untold history of the city of Charleston and he does just that. His two hour, easy walking tour was engaging, moving, interactive and informative. He is enormously flexible and will take his group wherever their interest lies. Taking Franklin's tour opened my eyes, made me wonder more about all that isn't being told. He is a breath of fresh air, telling stories that need to be told. A highlight of our time in Charleston.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05 14:57:49