Historic Homes & Museums

Aiken-Rhett House: (843) 723-1159
Built in 1818 by a wealthy merchant and then expanded by Governor and Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. in the 1830s and 1850s, the house has remained mostly unaltered or changed since 1858.  It is a nearly pristine example of antebellum Charleston.  It contains many original objects.


Calhoun Mansion: (843) 722-8205

The largest residence in Charleston is the Calhoun Mansion built in 1876. The Italianate style home has 35 rooms and is approximately 24,000 square feet.   


Edmondston-Alston House:
One of the first homes built on Charleston’s High Battery in 1825.  It is a classic example of the city’s changing taste in architecture.  It contains actual Alston family furniture and items.


Joseph Manigualt House: (843) 722-8205

Among the most elegant of buildings, which comprise Charleston’s architectural heritage, is the Joseph Manigualt House, a National Historic Landmark. It is a three-story town house designed by architect Gabriel Manigualt for his brother in the early 19th century.


Nathaniel Russell House: (843) 724-8481

Built in 1808, the grand Federal townhouse was built by Nathaniel Russell.  It is a National Historic Landmark, set amid formal gardens and furnished with period antiques and works of art.