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Aiken-Rhett House, Charleston

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#6 of 36 in Historic Sites in Charleston

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Constructed in 1820 by Charleston merchant John Robinson, Aiken-Rhett House serves as a time capsule for 19th-century Southern architecture and the life of the Aiken family who took ownership of the property in 1827. Surrounded by palm trees and other greenery, the preserved, three-story home is on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds were also home to a number of skilled African American slaves, who were freed after the end of the Civil War. You can wander the area and see their living quarters. The family passed the property down from one generation to the next until the house was donated to the Charleston Museum in 1975. Make Aiken-Rhett House part of your personalized Charleston itinerary using our Charleston trip itinerary builder app.

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• By susanmil

  A fascinating look at a preserved mansion from the past. The self guided tour was probably the most complete and easy to follow tour I’ve ever taken. You could feel the history while walking through.....  more »

• By JenniferH216

  I can’t recommend this tour enough. We have been in Charleston for days and participated in many tours/activities and the Aiken-Rhett House was by far the most moving/inspirational tour we have done.....  more »

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• By Rebecca Woods

  Amazing time spending two hours learning about history. Learning about southern history from that time period and understanding more about the daily lives of slaves. The house is actually preserved so you have the opportunity to see real life artifacts from the owners. Learning how the home and property has survived many storms through out the years is remarkable.

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• By Jenna Boron

  My mom and I aren’t “history buffs” but we both really enjoyed this!! The audio guide allows you to go at your own pace throughout each space and room of this preserved house. The way the audio is set up really allows you to imagine what life was life for these people. Definitely a must see!!

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