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Historic home tours in charleston sc. Take a ferry to fort sumter and stand exactly where the civil war began. After a tour of some of charleston s grandest historical residences you will find yourself at the end of meeting street near the charleston battery. Historic sites landmarks and museums in charleston sc. Our top recommendations for the best house mansion and plantation tours in charleston with pictures and travel tips.
Find fun things to do best places to visit unusual things to do and more. Historic house museums the historic house museums today include the aiken rhett house calhoun mansion edmondston alston house thomas elfe house heyward washington house joseph manigault house and the nathaniel russell house. Follow the history of the south carolina port city of charleston which dates back more than 300 years on a horse drawn carriage tour. Charleston is home to churches buildings and homes that date as far back as the 16th century.
Please purchase tickets in advance on line. The nathaniel russell house is open from 1 30 5pm with the last tour at 4 15. Save time by seeing the main highlights of the city s past including those from the civil war era from a comfortable perch as you travel across 30 blocks of the historic district. Read more about each house below finding the most interesting to visit during your stay in charleston south carolina.
No docent led tours at this time. Charleston historic tours provides a full complement of tours and activities for both visitors and locals alike. Charleston festival of houses and gardens historic charleston foundation 108 meeting st charleston sc 29401 843 722 3405 festival of houses and gardens website. The aiken rhett house will be open from 9am 12 30pm with the last tour at 11 45.
Tour one of our expertly preserved plantations and mansions. These incredible examples of architecture play a huge roll in both the city s character and charm. Save time by s. Kayak historic shem creek cruise the charleston harbor and booze your way thru waterside bars on the various tour offering led by captain bryan.
Here you can soak in breathtaking views of fort sumter and sullivan s island lighthouse.