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Historic house tour in charleston. Charleston is home to churches buildings and homes that date as far back as the 16th century. Take a step back in time and read on to discover five essential charleston historic house tours. Take a ferry to fort sumter and stand exactly where the civil war began. Our top recommendations for the best house mansion and plantation tours in charleston with pictures and travel tips.
In charleston everything from the cobblestones to the iron gates has a story to tell and we pride ourselves on showcasing these historic sites. Help us move forward. Tour one of our expertly preserved plantations and mansions. Built in 1772 for thomas heyward jr a signer of the declaration of independence this home was opened to the public in 1930 charleston s first historic house museum.
Follow the history of the south carolina port city of charleston which dates back more than 300 years on a horse drawn carriage tour. The house has come close to being torn down in the past but locals saved it to be enjoyed by future generations. Save time by s. The charleston festival of houses and gardens provides a rare opportunity for guests to go inside some of the most historic private house and gardens.
Historic sites landmarks and museums in charleston sc. When you come to any one of the historic houses in charleston you get the opportunity to truly live history and see how people lived says katrina lawrimore charleston museum historic house administrator. Follow the history of the south carolina port city of charleston which dates back more than 300 years on a horse drawn carriage tour. Used as a private hotel for president george washington during his weeklong visit in 1791 the heyward washington house showcases an array of colonial era charleston made.
Find fun things to do best places to visit unusual things to do and more. These tours produced by historic charleston foundation have provided a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private homes and gardens of some of america s most beautiful residences. A brief history posted.