Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum

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Dark History: Tragic Love and Tragic Loss
Candlelight Tours of the Aiken-Rhett House Museum

Guests are invited to deviate from the normal offerings at the Aiken-Rhett House, and step into some of the more dangerous and tragic sides of history and lived experience in Charleston, SC. Weaving local stories and legends through each room of the preserved-as-found 1820s historic house, Museum curators will lead guests through a new route, with new information, for a truly unique experience to fit the autumn season. The historic house will be illuminated by candlelight – bring an extra lantern or flashlight if you feel so inclined. House Museum is not handicap accessible or stroller friendly. Recommended for ages 8 and above. $40 per person, reservations required.

Each tour and tour time has its own individual capacity and lasts approximately 45 minutes. For all tour times and ticket options, see below. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Ticket Office Manager, Shannon Duffy at [email protected] or 843.720.1181.

Wednesday, October 18

6:00 – 6:45 pm | 6:30 – 7:15 pm | 7:00 – 7:45 pm

Thursday, October 19

6:00 – 6:45 pm | 6:30 – 7:15 pm | 7:00 – 7:45 pm

Friday, October 20

6:00 – 6:45 pm | 6:30 – 7:15 pm | 7:00 – 7:45 pm

Saturday, October 21

6:00 – 6:45 pm | 6:30 – 7:15 pm | 7:00 – 7:45 pm

(Please select the time tour you would like to purchase tickets for. Each time has an individual capacity. Please double check your date and time upon purchase.)