A Summer of Time: Toasting 250 Years of American History
From May through July 2026, we’re marking America’s 250th anniversary the Ryder way by turning history into a good time. Warm nights, strong pours, and a social scene that feels more backyard bash than history lesson set the tone for the season.
At the heart of the experience is a one-of-a-kind Drunk History Bar Crawl, created in partnership with Bulldog Tours. Guests will hop between a hand-picked lineup of Charleston’s most storied bars - iconic gathering spots with real ties to American history and the local culture that helped shape it. These aren’t just great places to drink; they’re legendary backdrops for historic tales, laughter, and late-night camaraderie.
When the night winds back at The Ryder Hotel, the celebration continues with a Time Capsule Turn-Down. Each evening, guests will find a curated keepsake from a different decade of American history waiting in-room, paired with a pop-culture moment card that captures the spirit of the era.
The nostalgia doesn’t stop there. As part of the package, guests will also enjoy two drinks of choice from The Ryder Hotel’s Two-Fifty Menu - a playful lineup of large-format cocktails for two, each priced at $50. Inspired by childhood summers in the U.S., the menu pays tribute to classic American flavors with creations such as Apple Pie Sangria and Spiked Root beer Float.
To keep the celebration going, each stay also includes a Patriot Pajama Party set, created in partnership with Elby. These patriotic pajamas are perfect for late-night lounging, post-crawl wind-downs, and heading home with a stylish souvenir of your all-American escape.
Welcome to A Summer of Time at The Ryder where every drink has a story, every night ends with new friends, and every stay feels like the kind of summer you never want to grow out of.
Package Includes:
- Two Tickets to Bulldog Tours Drunk History Bar Crawl ($500 value)
- Two $50 Share Cocktails (Apple Pie Sangria & Spiked Root beer float)
- Time Capsule Turn Down Service
- Patriotic Elby Pajamas
Rate is per room/per night, exclusive of taxes, gratuities, and other charges; rate does not apply to groups of 4 or more rooms per night; cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer is subject to availability and to change. Cancel by 4pm local time 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty of one night’s room and tax. Early departure from reserved departure date will result in a charge of one additional night’s room and tax. Reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card. A temporary hold of $100 per night will be held at check in for any incidental charges during the stay. Any unused funds from this hold will be released at check out. Blackout dates may apply.