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The Top 10 House Tours in Charleston, SC

The Top 10 House Tours in Charleston, SC

Are you thinking about moving to Charleston? Or maybe you're just curious about what kind of homes this historic city has to offer. Either way, you're in luck! Here are the top 10 house tours in Charleston, SC.

  1. The Nathaniel Russell House: This historic home dates back to 1808 and is a prime example of Charleston's iconic architecture. Visitors can tour the ground floor, which includes the parlor, dining room, and kitchen.
  2. The Aiken-Rhett House: This Greek Revival mansion was built in 1820 and is one of the best-preserved antebellum homes in Charleston. Visitors can tour the first and second floors, which include the parlor, library, dining room, and bedrooms.
  3. The Edmondston-Alston House: This Italianate villa was built in 1825 and is one of the most photographed homes in Charleston. Visitors can tour the first floor, which includes the parlor, dining room, and library.
  4. The Heyward-Washington House: This Georgian mansion was built in 1771 and was once home to two signers of the Declaration of Independence. Visitors can tour the first floor, which includes the parlor, dining room, and study.
  5. The Joseph Manigault House: This Federal-style mansion was built in 1803 and is now a museum of American history. Visitors can tour the first floor, which includes the parlor, dining room, and library.
  6. The John Rutledge House Inn: This Federal-style mansion was built in 1763 and is now an inn & spa. Visitors can tour the first floor, which includes the parlor, dining room, and library.
  7. The William Aiken House: This Greek Revival mansion was built in 1835 and is now an event venue & boutique hotel. Visitors can tour the first floor, which includes the parlor, dining room, and library.
  8. The Edmund Burke Schoolhouse: This Gothic Revival building was built in 1856 and is now a private school for grades K-8th . Visitors can tour the ground floor only .
  9. The Calhoun Mansion: This Beaux-Arts style mansion was built in 1886 and is now a museum & event venue . Visitors can take a self-guided or guided tour of all three floors , which includes 14 rooms furnished with period antiques .
  10. The Dock Street Theatre: This theatre building was constructed in 1736 & 1748 & is now used for live performances . Public tours are not currently available but may be offered at a future date.

So there you have it! If you're thinking about moving to this historic city, be sure to check out some ( or all ! ) of these beautiful house tours in Charleston SC!.

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