Charleston Day Three

The following morning, we woke up and headed over to White Point Gardens for a Pirate Tour. While we waited for the tour to start, we took a look around.

Finally, a pirate showed up with a real parrot on her shoulder. We were the only ones signed up, so we had a private tour.

 First she had them sign an official agreement to become pirates.

They received bandannas and swords and then they were ready to begin the treasure hunt. Noah chose to remain a plain-clothes pirate.

They had to read a treasure map, which led us all around the park. Along the way, the pirate gave us a little history lesson too.

At one point, we stopped to make personalized pirate flags.

Finally, they came to the last clue and found the treasure.

In addition to the treasure, they also received balloon parrots and got to pose with the pirate gun. It was a cute tour and we enjoyed learning about some famous pirates.

Afterwards, we walked back into the downtown district and enjoyed the architectural charm of the residences along the way.

Once in town, we stopped by the Old Exchange, which had been used historically as a custom house and public meeting place.

In the basement of the Old Exchange is the Provost Dungeon where a number of prisoners had been housed during the American Revolution. It was also used as a battery.

Inside, you can see a portion of the original Charles Town city wall. Sea water has to be pumped out of the building multiple times a day.

One of the best features of the dungeon was the ceiling.

Based on a recommendation from a soldier, we had lunch at the Griffon.

Apparently, what the Griffin is known for is the thousands and thousands of dollar bills pasted to the walls, columns, and ceiling.

Family selfies while waiting for our meal.

 Afterwards, we went back to Waterfront Park to play in the Pineapple Fountain.

Our last stop in town was the Powder Magazine.

Noah probably isn't the best guard.

And then we said goodbye to Charleston Harbor and headed on to our next destination.