The Historic Table- 18th and 19th century dining and museum visit
Charleston, USA
The Historic Table- 18th and 19th century dining and museum visit
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Charleston, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
History tours are all usually done on foot and although informative, can be really tiring at the end. This Historic Charleston Supper Club Dinner Experience packs in the history while saving your feet from making a trek through the city. You'll enjoy a 4-course meal of three entrees and dessert while a historian goes over the plates that were popular in each part of Charleston's history.
- Learn about Charleston's history without ever leaving a dining room
- Enjoy a 4-course meal with authentic dishes from the 1730s to 1890s
- This supper club experience is led by a culinary historian
- Hear stories about the Colonial and Antebellum times, as well as others
Sample Menu
Main
Beef a la Mode
Not beef with ice cream, but beef made to the highest level!
Main
Duck and Sausage Pilau with Apples
Main
Roast Capon with Lemon
Main
Shrimp Pie
Main
White Fricassee of Chicken
Dessert
Charlotte Russe
Dessert
Croquembouche
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 108 reviews
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Susanne_E, May 2025
Mike does such a nice job of sharing food and history in a comfortable setting. It was entertaining and we all enjoyed the evening.
Christine_C, Apr 2025
An ingenious idea brought to life by a passionate professional. We can’t recommend this unique experience highly enough. 5-star, rave reviews all around! Mike puts his heart and soul into it and it shows. Outstanding food, exceptional presentation of history, getting to privately browse through the Historical Society Museum in the Fireproof Building and more…an evening that exceeded our expectations. Well worth it! A must do experience.
Garth_A, Mar 2025
We were very pleased with our dinner experience. Booked as it seemed like an interesting combo of food and history. I highly recommend this experience.
Michael_P, Mar 2025
A wonderful experience of a combination of the rich history of Charleston and the food that helped define d culinary reputation of the city.
Cynthia_S, Feb 2025
Wow!! This is something all visitors to Charleston should do. This guy is the BEST cook! The best storyteller! If you enjoy the history of our country, AND the history of all kinds of food, this is highly recommended!! He should open a restaurant!
Carol_R, Feb 2025
Mike was a wealth of knowledge teaching us about Charleston food, city and plantation life, along with general history from the 17th - 20th century. We got to have a private 30 minute tour of the museum at the Charleston Historical Society after arriving and before sitting down for dinner at 6:30 in a beautifully dining room with accurately depicting a tabletop seating for 14. The menu changes periodically and is based on local recipes. We were fed soup, 3 main dishes and 2 sides along with 3 desserts. And….you get to take home the left overs if you are local.
During the evening, you are transported back to the 18th and 19th centuries and how they entertained and ate family style. Great experience that you should not miss! Don’t forget to take your own bottle of wine to enjoy with your own small group. We were served a glass of Madeira, but no other liquor. What a wonderful evening!!!
drew_a, Dec 2024
Absolutely amazing!!! Mike was very entertaining, knowledgeable and an incredible chef. Easily one of the best things we have done in Charleston
Joseph_G, Oct 2024
Wow! This was an amazing event. Mike prepared, served and narrated the entire meal. He was very professional and knowledgeable and encouraged guest participation. I highly recommend this event and would do it again as he changes the menu!
Mary_F, Oct 2024
The dinner was excellent with a nice variety of dishes served. Mike's enthusiasm for both culinary and local history shines through as he shared stories of founding families, contributing cultural influences, and how the dishes developed, were seasoned, and cooked. We enjoyed the evening and every dish served. Highly recommend!
Bonnie_H, Sep 2024
The food was good. Wasn’t sure if I would like the food but wanted to experience the historical dishes. I really liked. Learned a lot of history.
Kay_S, Aug 2024
The food was amazing! Our host and chef, Mike, was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. He rotates the food and time period in history so we plan to attend another dinner in the future.
Kristy_B, Aug 2024
Mike is absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable. His food was wonderful and authentic. So much history
John_L, Jun 2024
The food was excellent but what made it so interesting was the talk and description Mike gave on the food.
His in-depth knowledge on the history and food of those times was absolutely incredible.
At times the talk was so entertaining that I forgot to eat.
A big thank you to Mike for making my birthday treat so memorable.
Judith_K, Jun 2024
Mr. Mike was an awesome host, friendly , knowledgeable and informative. Food was delicious.thank you for a wonderful evening……
Tara_C, Jun 2024
The food was incredible as was learning about the history of Charleston during the 18th and 19th century.
JOANNE_S, May 2024
Not only was the meal excellent, the historical information about Charleston and food was superb! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
megdbrown10304, May 2024
I booked this adventure months in advance and I am so glad I did. Impressive.
If you’re looking for something grown and sexy, this is it. This ain’t no bar, ain’t no club. This is for the off beat folks who March to a different drum.
As a fellow creator, I was watching Art being made in front of my eyes.
Sandra_S, May 2024
A fantastic evening not to be missed. Began with a half hour in the Charleston Historical Society Museum; very interesting information. The host of the dinner, dressed in period clothes, made all the dishes himself. So much delicious food from different periods of 1700’s and 1800’s actual recipes. He explained about the kind of foods the people ate back then and the spices, ingredients used. Dinner was highly informative (lots of history information too) and delicious. And we were able to take leftovers home. A most delightful host and experience, well worth the price. I’d give 10 stars!
Beth_M, May 2024
We live about 2 hours from Charleston and so we come in a couple of times a year. We wanted to do something different and I read the reviews on this event and took a chance. We were not disappointed! This by far has been the most fun, informative and delightful evening we have spent in Charleston. Mike as the host was delightful and the food was delicious! This is a not to be missed experience. I would highly recommend.
Josie_D, Apr 2024
This is such an amazing experience! Mike is a fantastic host. You get to visit the Fireproof Building & Museum after hours and look around before you go upstairs for dinner. Dinner was delicious. Mike talks you through South Carolina and Charleston history in a really interesting way (I'm not from Charleston or South Carolina and felt like I could follow everything he was saying). My favorite part of what he shared was the culinary history!! Sharing where these recipes came from, why they're seasoned this way, why these ingredients were popular, how this meal would have been served, chefs in the area, etc. I've never heard history told from that perspective and it was absolutely fascinating. I left wanting to learn more!
Mike does these dinners often and is always changing the meal so I would definitely rebook this experience every time I'm in Charleston to try new historic food and learn more!
Karen_W, Apr 2024
There really is no way to express the fabulous experience and culinary delight we had in doing this. History isn't usually experienced through food, but this gentleman has done it with great gusto, in which, each great dish only got better with the next great dish. This is more than a 'tasting'. It is well worth the time and the price. HIGHLY recommended! You must book ahead. Space is limited.
Jennifer_F, Apr 2024
The stories of Charleston and the history was wonderful. The history and receipts on each entree was fun. There was also a free pre tour of the museum. The host was wonderful. This is a must do on a trip to Charleston
Carole_H, Mar 2024
This is a chance to experience an authentic meal of recipe's served during the 18th and 19th century in Charleston. Mike's knowledge of the history of food is exemplary and brings the dining experience to life. Do yourself a favor and book this tour!
Carol_C, Feb 2024
Great dialog of Charleston history along with well prepared dishes. Loved viewing the museum exhibits.
Ron_B, Jan 2024
Other than the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, this meal with historian Mike Hebb was the most memorable experience of our Savannah, Charleston, and Ashville tour (taken after Thanksgiving 2023). Colonial food was FABULOUS especially with Mike's professional historical context of Charleston culture and vast history.
Our only 2 regrets were:
1) we did not follow our premonition of recording (with our iPhone) the historian cook's informative and humorous dialog of American history and food during the surprisingly delightful array of a full course meal; and,
2) we were unprepared for Mike's offer to bring leftover food at the end of the event because of our continuing travels.
Without a doubt, this was worth every penny and time invested:
Highly, highly, highly recommended!!!
Becca_R, Jan 2024
A great experience to share a meal with a group of people - learning about history and eating great food. Mike was a wonderful host, shared a lot of interesting history and great food on top of it all. Also loved the ability to have a private visit at this museum.
MaryAnn_H, Dec 2023
Mike is very well versed on the history of Charlestown/Charleston, and is also a culinary guru. Put both togetherr and received a wonderful evening. An added plus, you get to comb the first fire safe buildine in the Hoky City.
slwalsh99, Nov 2023
Had a very enjoyable evening listening to Mike speaking about the history of the region and how the food he had prepared related to that history. The food was excellent. We particularly enjoyed the Beef Rump, Mushroom Fricassee, and Shrimp Pie. The Apple Charlotte dessert was also outstanding. Being located in the South Carolina Historical Society building provided additional context with the exhibits we had time to enjoy while the final touches of the dinner were being prepared. Highly recommend this activity!
Kyra_B, Nov 2023
The whole experience was extra ordinary!!!
If you like history and love the history of food, this is an opportunity not to be missed It was lovingly served with great detail and awareness of the times that this food was served. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Come hungry like they did in the 18/19 centuries!
ANNE_M, Nov 2023
Very enjoyable - historical museum, fantastic food and a lively history lesson! Will do this again if back in Charleston
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