Heyward-Washington House

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87 Church St
Charleston, SC 29401
+1 (843) 722-0354
https://www.charlestonmuseum.org
Heyward-Washington House is operated by The Charleston Museum. Founded in 1773, The Charleston Museum holds a range of cultural and scientific collections of South Carolina region. Based in Charleston, S.C., the museum maintains a collection of furniture, silver, textiles, quilts, ceramic, documentary and photographic resource, ornithology and firearms. It also operates the Joseph Manigault House. The center is available for group tours and school groups as well as offer travel exhibits to institutions within the region. Additionally, it provides family programs, birthday parties, educational programs and scouting. The Charleston Museum has received accreditation from American Association of Museums.

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4.526 reviews
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Phil C.
5/9/2025

I bought a ticket for this museum as part of a combination ticket with the Charleston Museum. I actually walked from there, stopping along some spots. It's a long walk, but nice if the weather is...

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Sanjay G.
7/12/2025

In 1791, the city of Charleston rented Heyward's home for President George Washington's weeklong stay in the city. The association with America's first president has persisted ever since. Built...

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Jeffery B.
5/18/2025

One of many historic homes in Charleston, owned by a wealthy "planter" (ie slaveowner). Appropriate respect is paid to those who really ran the home, and the trials and tribulations they went...

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Joseph S.
3/10/2020

As one of about 10 historic house museums in the Charleston area, this house is certainly one of the best. Located on Church Street in the heart of the historic district, the 30 minute guided...

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Crystal O.
6/25/2020

We forgot about doing this tour- we were so busy and the night before we were leaving Charleston I remembered! So we arrived right as they opened at 10am. First ones to ring the doorbell. We were...

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