Heyward-Washington House 

Heyward-Washington House

The Heyward-Washington House was built in 1772 by Thomas Heyward Jr., one of the signers of the declaration of Independence. The city rented the house from Heyward for President George Washington’s week-long stay in Charleston in May 1791. The home is furnished with period pieces and the original kitchen is still present and open to the public. Visitors can also tour the formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the South Carolina Lowcountry in the 18th century. If you plan to visit the Charleston Museum or the Joseph Manigault House, you can buy combo tickets and save money. A combo ticket for 2 sites will be a savings of $6 and a combo ticket for 3 sites will be a savings of $11. Allow about an hour to tour the house and gardens.


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Heyward-Washington House Hours and Admission

Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm (last tour at
4:30 pm)
Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm (last tour at 4:30 pm)

Admission:
Adults (18+) $15
Youth (13-17) $12
Child (3-12) $6
Children 2 and under Free


Combo tickets to the Heyward-Washington House, Joseph Manigault House and the Charleston Museum are available. 
1 site ticket $15 
2 site tickets $22 (A savings of $6)
3 site tickets $30 (A savings of $11)

Heyward-Washington House Address and Map

Heyward-Washington House
87 Church St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 722-2996
Heyward-Washington House Website

Current and Upcoming Events 
at the Heyward-Washington House

What: Blooms and Bubbles: Exclusive Garden Tour with the Garden Club of Charleston 
When: Apr. 18, 2024
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Where: The Heyward-Washington House
Admission: Free with admission / Free for members

The beautiful formal garden behind the Heyward-Washington House has been maintained by the Garden Club of Charleston since 1941. The garden is designed to reflect what might have been found in Charleston during the late 1700s, and features a knot garden and plants authentic to the period. Join members of the Garden Club for a guided tour to learn more about the flowers and trees featured, and the work that goes into maintaining a historic formal garden. Guests are invited to tour the interior of the Heyward-Washington House before the garden tour begins at 4:00 pm.

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