ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Gateway Walk
Gardens and historic grounds in downtown Charleston.
The Walk
St. John’s is the first of six stops on Charleston’s Gateway Walk, which connects gardens and historic grounds through the Historic District.
Origins
Garden Club of Charleston president Clelia Peronneau McGowan proposed the walk after a visit to Paris. It opened on April 10, 1930, connecting the area between Archdale Street and Philadelphia Alley.
Visiting
The church’s grounds are part of this downtown setting. Contact the office about current access before planning a group visit.