Eastern USA by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications

HISTORIC HOMES

About half a dozen majestic historic homes are open to visitors. Discounted combination tickets may tempt you to see more, but one or two will be enough for most people. Most houses are open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 5pm Sunday and run guided tours every half-hour. Admission is $10.

Heyward-Washington House HISTORIC BUILDING

(www.charlestonmuseum.org; 87 Church St), Built in 1772, this house belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and contains some lovely examples of Charleston-made mahogany furniture and the city’s only preserved historic kitchen.

Nathaniel Russell House HISTORIC BUILDING

(www.historiccharleston.org; 51 Meeting St) Built by a Rhode Islander, known in Charleston as ‘the king of the Yankees,’ the 1808 Federal-style house is noted especially for its spectacular, self-supporting spiral staircase and lush English garden.

Joseph Manigault House HISTORIC BUILDING

(www.charlestonmuseum.org; 350 Meeting St) The three-story house was once the showpiece of a French Huguenot rice planter. Don’t miss the tiny neoclassical temple in the garden.

Aiken-Rhett House HISTORIC BUILDING

(www.historiccharleston.org; 48 Elizabeth St) The only surviving urban plantation; it gives a fascinating look into antebellum life, including the role of slaves.

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