Trips & Tours

Trips & Tours

Historical Sites, Cultural Events & Natural Beauty

Join us as we explore Charleston and our surrounding area for all the fascinating stories, cultural treasures, and scenic beauty that make our region unique.

Our carefully curated trips and tours offer enriching and informative experiences that highlight the rich history, colorful arts scene and captivating charm of the lowcountry. Registration is in-person at any regular Monday afternoon CCR meeting.

Trips & Tours Spring 2025

We have an exciting lineup of two local trips for this semester.

Police Forensics Lab January 30, 2025

Thursday January 30, 2025 from 10 AM to Noon
Police Forensics Lab, 1975 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
The Forensic Services Division provides a wide range of forensic science expertise to the Charleston Police Department, as well as numerous other law enforcement, public safety, and fire departments at the local, state, and federal levels of jurisdiction. The Division is a component of the Investigations Bureau and offers services in the following accredited disciplines: body fluid identification, digital analysis, fire debris, friction ridge recovery and identification, and seized drugs. Services are also provided in crime scene investigation, serial number restoration, NIBIN acquisition and correlation, and photography/audiovisual/graphic design. The Division is led by the Forensic Services Director, and the staff includes crime scene investigators, latent print examiners, forensic scientists, photographers, digital evidence examiners, a quality manager, and a laboratory technician.
Signup at CCR meetings: A maximum of 20 people can attend. There will be two groups of 10 people each.
Cost: $5.00 cash per person contribution
Location: 1975 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
Parking: There are only six regular and two handicapped parking spaces. Additional parking is available at the fire station next door. Carpooling is highly recommended.
Boone Hall Plantation May 7, 2025
Wednesday May 7, 2025
Boone Hall Plantation House & Garden tour with exclusive lecture & demonstration for CCR on their beekeeping program.
Location: 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Time: 12:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $35.
Tour includes:
- World Famous Avenue of Live Oaks
- Guided tour of plantation house
- Formal English Gardens
- Original brick cabins of enslaved workers
- Live theater production exploring the Gullah culture
- Indoor tropical conservancy
- Exclusive, and this means exclusive, CCR member's lecture and demonstration in the Pavilion by Boone Hall beekeeper Susan Crook lasting over 1 hour
There is walking and standing during the house and grounds tour. The plantation home has a few steps. There are numerous places to sit on the grounds and seating will be available during the Gullah show and the bookkeeping presentation. Restrooms are available in 3 locations.

Excursions, Adventures & Expeditions

Last year our Trips and Tours included a cruise with Coastal Expeditions for insights on coastal preservation and marine life. Join us for all of our educational and entertaining adventures during the upcoming season.