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The Ballroom
Many of Charleston's grandest balls before the Civil War took place in this room, which guests entered from the piazza.
Gold-framed mirrors hanging in this room reflected the gaslights and candles at night making the room seem larger.
Although the wallpaper dates to the 1850s, the floral pattern is still evident. Originally, the wallpaper was a bright
red and silver. In subsequent decades it has faded to brown and gold. Historic Charleston Foundation continues to work
on its conservation, as it was also badly damaged during Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
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LOCATION
48 Elizabeth Street, two blocks from the Charleston Visitor Center.
Click the map above for Driving Directions.
RESTORATION UPDATES
2008 MUSEUM SPONSOR
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Saturday : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Sunday : 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Last tour begins at 4:15 p.m.
Features the only "audio tour" in Charleston
PURCHASE TICKETS
$10 or visit both the Aiken-Rhett House and the Nathaniel Russell House for $16. Tickets may be purchased at either site.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about earning credits toward your Local Lore Patch.
INFORMATION
Phone: (843) 723-1159
Email: vperry@historiccharleston.org
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