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The Edmondston-Alston House is one of Charleston’s historic houses that are steeped in history. Located at 21 East Battery, the house was originally built by Charles Edmondston in 1825 and was later sold to rice plantation king Charles Alston.

Built in the the late Federal style by Edmondston, when Alston bought the house, he updated the design to the Greek Revival Style, adding Corinthian columns, a cast-iron balcony, and the Alston coat of arms.

Many of the original family items remain untouched in the house, such as family portraits, books, furniture and silver, documenting life in the house as it was decades ago. Managed by the Middleton Place Foundation, the museum is open to the public every day and holds private tours that can be booked in advance.

21 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, Phone: 843-722-7171

Step back in time at The Edmondston-Alston House
© The Edmondston-Alston House

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Day 1: Stroll through the lovely Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Best FREE Thing to Do in Charleston: Visit Waterfront Park In the morning, take the kids to the South Carolina Aquarium In the evening, See a performance at the Charleston Music Hall Day 2: Go on a Charleston Culinary Tour Learn about local history at the Charleston Museum Take a tour of Calhoun Mansion Have a romantic dinner at The Ordinary Discover Middleton Place Dine at Husk Restaurant See historic Drayton Hall DAY 3: Admire colorful houses along Rainbow Row Head to Stars Rooftop and Grill Room Take the kids to Lewis Barbecue when they get hungry Go shopping at Charleston City Market Go on a Charleston Brews Cruise Have dinner at Cru Cafe See a show at Theatre 99 Step back in time at The Edmondston-Alston House Have a date at The Darling Oyster Bar Book a cruise with Charleston Charter and Yacht Learn about history at the Old Slave Mart Museum

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