Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025 at 9:00am
Historic Charleston Foundation has celebrated houses, history, and culture through its annual spring festival since its founding in 1947. As the Foundation's largest fundraising and educational event, after 78 years the Festival has evolved into a holistic celebration of Charleston's history, architecture, culture, and community. Now affectionately known as The Charleston Festival, this month-long event will continue to present House & Garden Tours and engaging lectures, in addition to a menu of new programs and venues to explore for 2025.
Schedule Of Events:
Themed Walking Tour: Churches and Steeples
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location is TBD
Explore Charleston's iconic churches and historic graveyards on a walking tour that uncovers the architectural and social stories behind the city's cherished landmarks. $35
Quilting with Rick
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Join experienced and passionate quilter Rick Sanchez to learn the art of hand stitching and quilting an Antique Block. $60
Sweetgrass Basket Making Workshop
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Nathaniel Russell House, 51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Immerse yourself in the Gullah Geechee tradition of sweetgrass basket making. All supplies included. $150
Colonial Cocktails: Rum and Madeira
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Enjoy a Colonial mixology experience with Mount Gay Rum, where you'll learn about Charleston's 17th-century rum trade and its connection to Barbados, while sampling three cocktails and light bites inspired by the era. $55
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