This tour is self-guided. If you purchase your tickets in advance during the presale, you can begin your tour at any of the designated tour sites. Otherwise, we recommend beginning at the historic Prince George Parish Hall located at the corner of Highmarket Street and Screven Street. The Parish Hall is the central location for tour operations and opens at 9:00 a.m. on each day of the tour. At this location, you can buy day-of tickets (if available), obtain tour maps/brochures, pick up pre-purchased bagged lunches, and shop at the Art and Food Sale. Then, you can visit the other end of the block to tour the historic Prince George Winyah church building and church yard. The tour brochure will provide a map of the tour sites open each day. When planning your tour, remember that the Afternoon Tea will be held in town each afternoon beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Winyah Indigo Society Hall.

This tour is self-guided. We provided a map outlining the location of the sites, and tour guests are responsible for transporting themselves to the sites via non-commercial vehicle (e.g., sedan, SUV, minivan). Tour sites are located throughout Georgetown County, and some sites are accessed by dirt roads with low-hanging limbs or other hazards. Due to the risk of damage to roads and trees, commercial vehicles (such as buses or vans with capacity for more than 8 passengers) are expressly prohibited. Guests must use low-profile, non-commercial vehicles such as sedans or SUVs. Minivans are permitted only if the vehicle capacity does not exceed eight (8) passengers; any vehicle with seating capacity for more than eight (8) passengers is expressly prohibited.

We rely on the generosity of private property owners to volunteer their homes, properties, and gardens for the tour. Therefore, the list of tour sites changes from year to year. The list of sites is generally posted after January 1st each year. Follow us on Facebook to get notified when the list of tour sites is published each year. We strongly suggest you review the tour site list prior to purchasing tickets.

No, pets are not allowed on tour.

No. Due to the risk of damage to roads and trees, commercial vehicles (such as buses or vans with capacity for more than 8 passengers) are expressly prohibited. Guests must use low-profile, non-commercial vehicles such as sedans or SUVs. Minivans are permitted only if the vehicle capacity does not exceed eight (8) passengers; any vehicle with seating capacity for more than eight (8) passengers is expressly prohibited.

The 2025 tour is scheduled for April 4-5, 2025, in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The ticket presale will occur February 10-March 14, 2025.

We recommend attire that is comfortable for walking outdoors and standing for long periods. Spring in the Lowcountry can be unpredictable, so check weather reports to ensure your attire is appropriate for the weather conditions. Do not wear shoes with heels, as the heels can damage floors and rugs.

We recommend planning your itinerary ahead to account for lunch. Georgetown is home to many wonderful restaurants, but if you travel to sites located in the outward part of the county, you may wish to purchase bagged lunches with your tickets. Bagged lunches are $7.00 each and must be purchased in advance during the ticket presale. Each bagged lunch includes a sandwich, chips, apple, dessert, and a prayer. The sandwiches are turkey salad on Friday and pimiento cheese on Saturday. The Friday dessert is a brownie, and the Saturday dessert is a slice of pound cake. (Subject to change without notice)

Tickets are generally available for purchase the day of the tour. However, ticket quantities may be limited depending upon demand. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance during the ticket pre-sale window.

Single-day tickets (either Friday or Saturday) are $60 per person. Two-day tickets are $110 per person. The prices reflected above are for the 2025 tour. Ticket prices are subject to adjustment each year.

At this time, we do not accept electronic orders or payments during the pre-sale. Pre-sale orders must be submitted via U.S. mail and paid via personal check. We are unable to accept online orders or electronic payments during the pre-sale.

For the 2025 tour, ticket pre-sale orders will be accepted February 10-March 14, 2025. Orders received prior to February 10th or orders postmarked after March 14th will be returned unprocessed.

To maximize your time on tour, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance during the ticket presale. For 2025, the ticket pre-sale window is February 10-March 14, 2025. Presale orders must be submitted via U.S. Mail to our P.O. box and paid via personal check. We do not accept electronic orders or electronic payments during the presale at this time. Tickets are also generally available for purchase during the tour. However, day-of ticket quantities may be limited depending on demand.

Photography is permitted on the outside grounds only. No photography is allowed inside the buildings. While we appreciate your appreciation of the tour sites, we respectfully request that tour participants refrain from asking permission to photograph the interior of any tour property.

The tours proceed rain or shine. No refunds will be issued for inclement weather. We encourage guests to check weather forecasts and dress accordingly. While the tours will proceed, individual tour sites may close if inclement weather deteriorates road conditions.

Tour sites are private properties that homeowners graciously open up for our tour each year. Many of them are located in natural settings with dirt roads and uneven paths and feature historic elements (such as stairways and passageways) that are not constructed according to modern standards.

We do not issue refunds once an order is processed. If you are unable to attend, your ticket purchase will be considered a donation for outreach missions at home and abroad.

Restrooms are available at the Prince George Parish Hall and at rest stops as marked on the tour brochure/map.