Edmonston-Alston House

The Edmonston-Alston House was one of the first houses built on the Battery in 1825 by Charles Edmonston, a merchant and wharf owner. Edmonston later sold it to Charles Alston, a Lowcountry rice planter. General Beauregard watched the bombing of Fort Sumter from this house on April 12, 1861, signaling the start of the Civil War. Later the same year, General Robert E Lee sought refuge in the house when his uptown hotel caught fire. The Alston family still owns the house, and the first two floors are open for guided tours. The house is one of the few house museums to contain original family furnishings, not reproductions or period pieces. You will also find books, silver and paintings. Allow about 30 minutes to view the house and take pictures. Tickets to the Edmonston-Alston House can be purchased online or at the door.

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Edmonston-Alston House Hours and Admission

Hours:
Monday - 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Admission:
Adults (14+) $15
Child (6-13) $10
Students with Student ID (14+) $10

Edmonston-Alston House Address and Map

Edmonston-Alston House
21 E Battery
Charleston SC 29401
(843) 722-7171
Edmonston-Alston House Website

Current and Upcoming Events
at the Edmonston-Alston House

What: Wine on the Piazza
When: Apr. 18, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Edmonston-Alston House
Admission: Adults $30 / Members $25

Looking for a breathtaking view and a glass of wine? The Edmondston-Alston House is the perfect piazza for a special evening. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second-story piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor. Purchase tickets online.

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