Heyward-Washington House
87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-722-0354
Hours: Mon–Sat 10–5pm; Sun 1–5pm (last tour 4:30 pm)
Tickets: 12+ $10; 3–12 $5
Built in 1772 for Thomas Heyward Jr. one of the sig ers of the Declaration of Independence. During George Washington’s 1791 visit, the house was rented for his use. The home is furnished with an extraordinary collection of Charleston-made furniture including several pieces considered to be some of the finest pieces made in the city. A period formal garden and restored kitchen building are also open to the public.
