EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE 843.722.7171 edmondstonalston.com Built in 1825 on Charleston’s High Battery, the house today stewards both the history of two Charleston families, and the enslaved workers who made their lifestyle possible. HAMPTON PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE 843.546.9361 southcarolinaparks.com/hampton Visit one of the oldest, preserved plantations in South Carolina. Located between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Tours daily. HAUNTED JAIL TOUR AT THE OLD CITY JAIL 843.722.8687 bulldogtours.com/tours/charleston-haunt- ed-jail-tour/3 Explore the eerie history of the Old City Jail, exclusively offered by Bulldog Tours. Step inside this chilling landmark for spine- tingling tales! HEYWARD-WASHINGTON HOUSE 843.722.2996 charlestonmuseum.org/historic-houses/ heyward-washington-house Charleston’s Revolutionary War house was the townhome of Thomas Heyward, Jr., signer of the Declaration of Independence, and now features remarkable Charleston- made furniture. THE HISTORIC DOCK STREET THEATRE 843.577.7183 charlestonstage.com “America’s First Theatre,” home to Spoleto Festival USA, Moja Arts Festival and Charleston Stage, the theatre company in residence presenting a full season of plays each year.
HISTORIC HOMES & BUILDINGS AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE 843.723.1159 historiccharleston.org/house-museums/ aiken-rhett-house City’s most intact antebellum residence, c.1820, historic interiors survive virtually unaltered since 1858. Stewarded by Historic Charleston Foundation, preserved as-found.
AVERY RESEARCH CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
843.953.7609 avery.cofc.edu
Reading room, archives & scheduled tours. 1990 Carolopolis Award. Beautifully restored facility, site of former Avery School built in
1865. Includes art, historical exhibits. CHARLESTON CITY MARKET thecharlestoncitymarket.com
Open M-Su. Built in 1841 to sell produce and meats, it features small shops, restaurants and flea market with everything from produce to antiques. THE CHARLESTON LIBRARY SOCIETY 843.723.9912 charlestonlibrarysociety.org Paved the way for the founding of the College of Charleston in 1770. Providing core collection of artifacts for the founding of the Charleston Museum. THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 843.953.5507 cofc.edu Founded in 1770, the first municipal college in America was built in 1724. Present main building designed by eminent Philadelphia architect William Strickland, built 1828. DRAYTON HALL 843.769.2600 draytonhall.org Condé Nast Traveler ’s Best Place to See in South Carolina. America’s oldest unrestored plantation c. 1738 open daily for house tours, plantation tours, and museum exhibits.
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