Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 9:30am
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:
Morning History Walk
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
This two-hour walking tour of Charleston’s historic streets offers newcomers a comprehensive overview of the city’s fascinating history, architecture, and charm. $35 adults, $10 children 6-12.
Architectural Splendor Tour III
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Locations to be sent prior to tour.
Architectural Splendor tours offer exclusive and intimate tours of the most magnificent properties on the peninsula, with expert guides for the most elevated architectural tour of the Festival. $250.
David Hoffman: The Hand Tools that Built Charleston
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
David Hoffman, master craftsman and founder of Edgewood Builders, will showcase his passion for preserving Charleston's architecture through this talk and demonstration. Lunch included. $55
Behind-the-Scenes of Preservation at the Aiken-Rhett House with Justin Schwebler
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Explore the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, c.1820, and its unique preservation style, offering a rare glimpse into Charleston's history through exclusive access to spaces with Justin Schwebler, HCF Preservation Manager in this Lectures on Location program. $45
Music Under the Magnolias
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
The Magnolia Singers will perform a collection of Gullah music and spirituals under the beautiful magnolia trees of the Aiken-Rhett House’s hallowed grounds. $65
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