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Heyward-Washington House

87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
843 722 2996
Ranked #27 of 82 attractions in Charleston
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Historic mansion open to the public.
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Texas
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171 reviews 171 reviews
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94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Park you car at the Visitors Center and buy a Heritage Pass. Take the free tourist bus south. This is one of the better homes. It looks authentic. The place has museum quality furniture, outside kitchen and garden. Well worth the stop! More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Our guide was the most informative, and friendly, of the many we had during our week in Charleston. She really knew her stuff! If you are interested in especially fine furniture, you will love this place. museum quality all around. Take advantage of a greatly reduced price by purchasing your ticket when you visit the Charleston Museum, not to be... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The house tour was very well done. Informative and friendly tour guide. The gardens in the rear were very pretty and calming. More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We went on this tour at the suggestion of our wonderful guide at Dayton Hall. This home actually has three pieces of furniture from Dayton Hall on loan. Although the furnishings are not original to the house, the guides knowledge of the period, the furnishings and the home made this a great tour. More

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Orange, California
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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We've toured a few of the old homes in Charleston. This one was incredible. George Washington stayed there for one week in 1791. It was owned by Thomas Heyward, a signer of the declaration of independance. That in and of itself should draw you here too. Great historical monument with national historical significance. It was rumored that meetings were held... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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This house isn't well-known to tourists. Whenever I see house attractions, I always wonder, why is it special? At this home, Washington stayed here on a visit to Charleston. One of the really neat things I learned there was about the dresser--it is a series of chests that stack on each other which made them easy to move and re-set... More

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Farmington Hills, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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The home was small but amazing, the grounds were well kept, and you could do a self-guided tour of the grounds, but had to do a guided tour of the actual home. It was furnished with period pieces. The guide was awesome in her knowledge and how she shared the information, including little known tidbits. And to think George Washington... More

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charleston, sc
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
1
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this is a house that gives the idea of what an "urban plantation" felt like and is a fine example of georgian architecture. More

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Troy, Michigan
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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While George Washington once stayed here, the highlight of this house is really the beautiful and extensive collection of antique furniture. Most of the pieces were made right in Charleston. One of my favorites is a very large, multi-piece bookcase. There is a very nice garden in the back. The house itself isn't as lovely as others in Charleston, but... More

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Ellicott City, Maryland
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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One of many homes to tour. It is famous since Washington stayed here on his southern tour. Nicely restored with some very nice furniture. I think it is worth the admission. More

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