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CHARLESTON MUSEUM - 360 Meeting Street
America’s first museum showcases a variety of cultural and natural history artifacts that tell the story of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Visitors of all ages will be transported back through time, viewing artifacts from ancient fossils and an enormous whale skeleton to elegant costumes and Charleston silver. Special Exhibit - Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion (opening October 16, 2009). $10/adult, $5/children 3-12, under 3 free. Monday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5.
Phone - 722-2996
Website - www.charlestonmuseum.org
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DRAYTON HALL - 3380 Ashley River Road
Named “the most important intact historic structure in British North America” Drayton Hall, c. 1738, is an exceptionally well-preserved and historically accurate southern plantation house and is thought to be the first Palladian building in America. Professionally guided tours highlight exquisite architectural details throughout the house and introduce visitors to the families—both white and black—who lived and worked here for over seven generations. Open daily 8:30-5:30. Nine miles from downtown Charleston.
Phone - 843-769-2600
Website - www.draytonhall.org
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HEYWARD-WASHINGTON HOUSE - 87 Church Street
“Charleston’s Revolutionary War House”
Built in 1772, The Heyward-Washington House was the town-home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., Revolutionary patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence. It was also George Washington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. Furnished with magnificent Charleston-made furniture, the collection includes the priceless Holmes Bookcase, considered to be the finest example of American-made furniture in existence today. The exquisite formal garden is comprised of plants available to Charlestonians during that period. Located in the original walled portion of the city, the neighborhood was used by Dubose Heyward as the setting for Porgy and Bess. $10/adult, $5/children 3-12, under 3 free; combination tickets available.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5.
Phone - 722-2996
Website - www.charlestonmuseum.org
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JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE - 350 Meeting Street
“Charleston’s Huguenot House”
The Joseph Manigault House, built in 1803, is a premier example of Adam-style, or Federal architecture. Designed by gentleman architect Gabriel Manigault for his brother Joseph, the house is one of the most distinguished in the city, capturing the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family. The interior reflects an outstanding collection of American, English and French furnishings of the period. A charming Gate Temple is the focus of the period Garden. $10/adult, $5/children 3-12, under 3 free; combination tickets available.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5.
Phone - 722-2996
Website - www.charlestonmuseum.org
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