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History of the Aiken-Rhett House Slavery in Charleston

The Marble Entrance

The marble entrance replaced the previous front door on the piazza-side of the house. It was created during the extensive renovations of the house that took place in the 1830s after William and Harriet Aiken were married and decided to make this house their primary residence. The grand sweep of marble stairs, cast iron work, mahogany railing and French chandelier were designed to impress visitors. During the renovations, much of the interior was updated to the then-popular Greek Revival style. Heavy molding with acanthus leaves and the Greek key motif are hallmarks of this style.

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LOCATION
48 Elizabeth Street, two blocks from the Charleston Visitor Center.

Click the map above for Driving Directions.

RESTORATION UPDATES
Periodic updates from the Aiken-Rhett House restoration team's "Field Notes".

Blog: http://aiken-rhett.blogspot.com

2008 MUSEUM SPONSOR
2008 Museum Sponsor - Chubb

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