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Herstory Asheville: A Tour that Tells the Rest of the Story

52 North Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-423-3819
Ranked #5 of 17 tours in Asheville
5.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Asheville's only tour spotlighting women's history is a walking tour of downtown filled with the city's fascinating history and stories of women who...... more » Owner description: Asheville's only tour spotlighting women's history is a walking tour of downtown filled with the city's fascinating history and stories of women who helped shape it. It's an inspiring look at Asheville from a different point of view (that can't be found with a google search)! Also try our new Biltmore Village Tour, the only tour of this idyllic village that's endorsed by the Biltmore Village Association. We guarantee the best possible experience! « less
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Asheville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Brenda Williams' Herstory tour is by far the most enjoyable and informative tours I have taken in Asheville or anywhere else. I must admit I love a good tour with a real solid base in history and a perspective that makes me think. This tour is that and more. You will be amazed by the in-depth research and passion that... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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Asheville is a yearly destination for us, but this year we wanted to step out of the ordinary. We've done the trolley tours, the ghost tours, the food tour. Herstory sounded interesting and had great reviews. We called and Brenda met our group that afternoon. This is not just a job for her. It is clearly a passion and she... More

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Pinehurst, North Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We decided to have a family reunion in Asheville over the Christmas break as I just survived a cancer diagnosis and treatment over the summer. We had family from San Francisco, Albuquerque, and North Carolina. We had ages 7 through 60 and a wide variety of questions, interests and attention spans as we explored downtown Asheville. Brenda is a wonderful... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
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I was responsible for planning our annual girls' trip to Asheville. Not knowing anything about Asheville, I started my research several months ahead of time. I was very fortunate to have connected with Brenda through her website, and we communicated over the months. When it was time for our tour, Brenda arranged her schedule so that she could meet and... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

Knowledgeable tour guide, fascinating tour content, beautiful city... what could be better? Not only will you have a good time, but you'll learn something and be inspired by the women who have shaped Asheville's history (I mean herstory!) More

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Asheville
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011
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Although "Herstory," might suggest a feminist lecture, the reality was an exciting walk through Asheville's downtown , full of history and mystery presented with enthusiasm, intelligence, and charm. Having worked as a tour guide myself, I was impressed by Ms Williams' s ability to attend to the questions and interests of individual members of the tour while moving the group... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011
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person found this review helpful

I have lived in Asheville my entire life, yet in an hour and a half learned more local history then I knew before. Absolutely the best tour I've ever been on. Definitely recommend this to visitors and locals who want to know more about this amazing town. More

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Tampa, Florida
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2010
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person found this review helpful

I took the tour on a Saturday morning with a very small group. Brenda's enthusiasm is almost palpable and her stories are fascinating. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it. Afterward, I reflected on the stories for days. More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010

I have been on the Grove House Ghost Tour a lot and always come out of there with some type of experience!! I have caught several EVP's on my recorder and had many strange things happen! This is definitely one of the most haunted tours in Asheville! The tour guide is knowlegeable about the history of the building and takes... More

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Asheville, NC
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Brenda has a true wealth of information about our glorious city. I took 2 groups of high school students (about 45 in all) on this tour and all begged for more. I personally have taken the tour twice and thoroughly enjoyed it each time. I never knew all this exciting information about our city. I have highly recommended this to... More

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