Aiken-Rhett House
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- Address:48 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
- Hours:Open daily 10am - 5pm (opens at 2pm on Sundays). Closed Thanksgiving and Dec 24 - 25
- Admission:US$10
For an evocative glimpse into antebellum plantation life in South Carolina, visit the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston. The only surviving urban plantation, the 1818 townhouse complex has changed little since it was expanded in 1858. The rooms are decorated with the fine art and furnishings purchased by the owners more than 150 years ago.
A tour of the mansion takes you through the home's very own art gallery, dining room and parlors. The carriage house and kitchen at the rear of the mansion were slave quarters, and are amongst the best preserved examples in the region.
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The Aiken-Rhett House is a couple of blocks from Charleston’s visitor center and the riverfront.
