Aiken-Rhett House Museum

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48 Elizabeth St
Charleston, SC 29403
+1 (843) 723-1159
https://www.historiccharleston.org

The Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) is dedicated to preserving Charleston's rich heritage through a variety of preservation initiatives, advocacy efforts, and house museums, including the Aiken-Rhett House and the Nathaniel Russell House. By partnering with local citizens, government officials, and organizations, HCF aims to create sustainable solutions to manage the growth and development of Charleston while honoring its historical and cultural significance.

Through diverse programming, events, and fundraising activities, HCF invites the community to engage with Charleston's history and support its preservation mission. Their initiatives not only focus on safeguarding historic landmarks but also advocate for the ongoing preservation of the city's unique character and community fabric.

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4.088 reviews
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Hunter S.
9/4/2025

Part of the combo ticket (24.72 for both, a great value) with Nathaniel Russell House. Like Drayton Hall, but unlike the Nathaniel Russell House, Aiken-Rhett is kept in a state of preservation,...

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Victor M.
9/6/2025

I absolutely loved this house and the three star rating has nothing to do with the preservation and I very much respect the opinion of others to leave the house as it was found but in MHO...

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Nikki B.
8/11/2025

Absolutely stunning home, and our tour guide was phenomenal This is the home tour to do. I didn't feel like I was in a classroom with someone who didn't care about the information they were...

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Jeffery B.
12/23/2024

We toured the home after being introduced to the house at a party on the exterior grounds. The tour was very informative and also respectful of the horrors that occurred within. Definitely...

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Cait L.
5/16/2025

This was one of my favorite tours I've done. What a gorgeous and interesting house with rich history! Highly recommend adding this to your Charleston itinerary!

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