In 1817, Charles Edmondston (1782-1861), a successful Charleston merchant, purchased a plot of land on East Bay. Edmondston finished building his house on this plot in 1825. His house would be the first dwelling built on Charlestons High Battery. Edmondston sold his house to Charles Alston (1796-1881), a member of one of the wealthiest rice-planting families of South Carolina's Georgetown County. He made several changes to the exterior of the house to conform it to the popular Greek Revival style of the period. This Greek Revival mansion, circa 1828, commands a sweeping view of Charleston Harbor and is a treasure trove of documents, furniture, silver and china. Guided tours are available. The house is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The house is also open Sunday and Monday afternoons. Hours are subject to change.
Location:
21 East Battery, Charleston South Carolina 29401
Telephone
843-722-7171
Other History nearby:
(Charleston) Avery Research Center
(Beaufort) Beaufort Museum
(Charleston) Best Friend Museum and Shop
(Walterboro) Bonnie Doone Plantation
(Charleston) Boone Hall
(Charleston) Calhoun Mansion
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04/18 Coming to The Charleston area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Seafoodfest on the River Savannah GA May3-5 There is something for everyone as the price points and medium are wonderfully varied. Also make sure you check out the hot new stuff up and down River Street in over one hundred shops, restaurants and pubs!
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
Effingham Oktoberfest Effingham GA September27-28 The Effingham Oktoberfest is supported and organized by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. The Festival is free and open to the public and parking shuttles run continuously.
Savannah Irish Festival Savannah GA February15 This weatherproof family event offers a celebration of Irish Heritage through music, song, dance, entertainment, food, art, vendors, crafts and much more. Held in February. Call for more details.
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