Pound for pound, no city is more packed with four centuries of American civil and Christian heritage than Charleston, South Carolina (or, as we call it, “Boston of the South”). Charleston offers an encounter with American history that few coastal cities rival, from the military and geopolitical significance across multiple wars to the beautiful yet sobering realities of its plantations, and to its monumental churches and influence on civil and Christian liberty. This journey is designed to help you connect your story to our nation’s narrative through a biblical perspective.
Sojourn to Charleston, SC
Much more than a sightseeing venture, our Charleston experience challenges you to learn from both the city’s triumphs and failures and to apply these insights to your circle of influence. Our biblically and classically trained guides will lead you through this best-in-class experience, equipping and inspiring you with principles foundational to civilization’s greatest societies.
Key Sites & Storylines
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A journey through Charleston's colonial and revolutionary significance reveals the early building blocks of our nation.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
The Powder Magazine
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Heyward-Washington House
Fort Moultrie
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These sites illuminate both the painful realities of America's past and the ongoing struggle for human dignity and freedom.
Middleton Place
Drayton Hall
Old Slave Mart Museum
Mother Emanuel AME Church
Charleston Holocaust Memorial
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Experience locations where American soldiers defended liberty through multiple conflicts that shaped our nation.
Fort Sumter
Patriot's Point
H.L. Hunley Museum
Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial
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Discover the artistic and architectural achievements that make Charleston "America's City of Churches."
Iconic Charleston Carriage Ride
The Charleston Museum
Historic Churches of Charleston
The Sojourn to Charleston Difference
This isn’t merely tourism—it’s an immersive experience in grateful remembrance and thoughtful citizenship. Our team doesn’t just guide you through historic sites; we help you process what you’ve encountered through daily briefings, evening recaps, and meaningful discussions that connect Charleston’s story to your own.
Whether you lead a church, Christian school, faith-based nonprofit, or mission-driven business, you’ll return home equipped with deeper historical understanding and practical applications that transform your organization’s vision, donor relationships, and cultural impact.
Purposeful Pairings
Our Sojourn to Charleston experience perfectly complements our American Foundations and Freedom program by providing tangible encounters with the principles explored in that offering. Walking the grounds where America’s founding ideals were both upheld and challenged deepens your understanding of how biblical concepts of justice, liberty, and covenant have shaped our nation’s journey through triumph and tragedy.
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Sojourn in Style
To “Sojourn on Purpose” is to “Sojourn in Style.” Here’s what you can expect out of every Sojourn:
DISCOVER BY DAY
Seize the day with an itinerary knowledgeably and efficiently crafted around your priorities.
RECHARGE IN LUXURY
Sample a wide variety of cultural cuisine, then kick back in comfort.
DEEPEN FELLOWSHIP
As iron sharpens iron, so one Sojourner sharpens another.
CONNECT IT ALL
We’ll help you relate each day's important discoveries to your learning and fellowship goals.
DAILY BRIEFINGS
& RECAPS
We’ll make you a custom daily briefing book/journal. We’ll email you nightly recaps.
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The possibilities are endless. Tell us your dreams, and we’ll help you narrow them down to the perfect pairings.
“The World was all before them where to choose . . .”
— John Milton, Paradise Lost