plantation/home tours

We%26#39;d like to do just one or two tours. Maybe one plantation and one historical home. There are a lot to choose from-any suggestions for most worthwhile? Maybe one plantation, and one home. Thanks

plantation/home tours

Most pick Middleton, if you only have time for one, beautiful grounds, barns %26amp; shops (ironworking and the like) and the house itself.

Drayton Hall is good if you want to see the bare bones (it%26#39;s not fixed up or decorated), it%26#39;s pretty interesting. There%26#39;s also the ';7-seater';, which is pretty novel in itself.

Have fun!

plantation/home tours

Thanks, I%26#39;ve read a lot of good things about Middleton. Probably should clarify that I%26#39;m asking about historical homes in Charleston (aside from the plantations).

I%26#39;m not well versed on the homes, only been to a few of them, I%26#39;m sure there are several of the regulars who will chime in with the info you need.

Beth

When will you be here? If you come before Oct 26 you can participate in the Preservation Society tours and get a big selection of beautiful homes for one price each day.

www.preservationsociety.org

Otherwise - I%26#39;d see the grounds (free) of the Calhoun Mansion, and visit the Nathaniel Russell House (though there are many that are worthwhile!)

Welcome to Charleston and enjoy your visit!

Over the past few years, we%26#39;ve toured just about every major plantation/historic home in the Charleston area. I think which homes you pick depends partly on where your interests lie. Some people only want to see beautifully restored homes and are not as concerned with historical accuracy/authenticity, while others are more interested in historically preserved homes. My personal favorite plantation is Drayton Hall, because the tour is absolutely fascinating and I love the fact that the house looks pretty much exactly like it did when it was built in 1748. However, Middleton Place has gorgeous grounds and is also interesting to tour.

Downtown, my favorite preserved house is the Aiken-Rhett House, which is actually an urban plantation. It has a self-guided audio tour, so you can go at your own pace, and you can wander the old slave quarters and the grounds. Some of my other favorites are the Nathaniel Russell House, which has a gorgeous cantilevered staircase, the Heyward Washington House, which has an amazing cabinet by Thomas Elfe, and the Edmonston Alston House, whose tour is very interesting, because a great deal of the house%26#39;s history is known.

Hope this helps a little!

I%26#39;ve been to Charleston many times and toured all the historical homes several times. The absolute best historical home in Charleston is Calhoun Mansion. Tours are $15 (purchase tickets at the house) and it is well worth it. This home is privately owned with the owner living there, but there are thousands of antiques from all over the world and different eras here and the colonial period architecture is awsome. If you are only touring one home, this would be the one! It is located on Meeting Street on the right just as you come up from Battery Park.

I have been to Boone Hall (and really enjoyed it) and Middleton Place. If you are only seeing one, I%26#39;d recommend Middleton Place. You can easily spend an entire day there if you like. Definately have lunch there - they have the best fried chicken I have ever had!

Have a great time!

You might want to check inthe Heritage Passport at the Visitor%26#39;s Center. It gives you a discount on tickets to several things. It is a really good deal!

Thanks for all the great tips..we%26#39;ll be there 1st week of November, so We%26#39;ll miss the Preservation Society tours, but looking forward to seeing some of these historical places.

That%26#39;s OK - still plenty to do...

If you%26#39;re into fall festivals, this one features horseback riding... http://www.ccprc.com/index.asp?nid=138

And what could be more fun than the Holiday Fun Run and Walk http://www.ccprc.com/index.asp?NID=1060 I think I might do that one myself!!! Great way to get into the holiday spirit!

(besides all the usual Charleston things, that is!)

Enjoy and welcome!

revlon