Tuesday, Apr 1, 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:
Themed Walking Tour: Pink Houses
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Step into a world where history is painted in shades of pink! Join us on a picturesque walking tour through Charleston's historic district, as we explore the city's charming pink houses. $35 adults, $10 ages 6-12.
Calligraphy Workshop
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Learn the art of calligraphy with Cacky Bastian of Love Letter Gray, exploring the timeless principles of pen and ink. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. $55
Container Gardening
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Emeline, 181 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
This demonstration with Meeting Green covers container selection, micro-climate plants, and essential tips on watering, fertilizing, and maintaining your container garden for year-round success. $45
Anson Street Tour I
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Addresses included with Festival tickets.
Although North of Broad, Anson Street's antebellum houses boast Regency and Greek Revival details and were built in the years between the Great Fire of 1838 and the outbreak of the Civil War. Two tour dates. April 1 and 3. $75
Cocktail Bandits Workshop
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Charleston, 181 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Join Charleston-based mixologists, The Cocktail Bandits, for an evening of cocktail history, focusing on Colonial-era classics, while crafting and savoring your own creations—complete with light bites and a look into Charleston's cocktail history.
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