General Events

Browse upcoming Historic Charleston Foundation events. Find tours, lectures, and programs celebrating Charleston's rich history and cultural heritage.
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Future of Responsible Tourism Forum with Bloomberg and City of Charleston
Future of Responsible Tourism Forum with Bloomberg and City of Charleston
Historic Charleston Foundation is partnering with Bloomberg and the City of Charleston to help launch the Future of Livability and Responsible Tourism Initiative at a public forum on May 20th at The Charleston Museum. Open to the community, space is limited. Registration encouraged.
May 20
6:00 pm
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Charter Day 78th Awards Ceremony and Celebration
Charter Day 78th Awards Ceremony and Celebration
The Board of Trustees and Staff of Historic Charleston Foundation invite you to join us for the 78th annual Charter Day Awards Ceremony and Celebration on Thursday, May 1st! Please join us in honoring those whose work and vision have impacted the preservation of Charleston’s historical, architectural, and cultural legacy.
May 1
6:00 pm
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Charleston by Design: Opening Night Party
Charleston by Design: Opening Night Party
The Charleston Festival 2025 begins with Charleston by Design Opening Weekend and the Opening Night Event at the Aiken-Rhett House. This will also be the first opportunity to see the site-specific art exhibition.
Mar 13
6:00 pm
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Oysters by the Battery 2025
Oysters by the Battery 2025
Kick-off 2025 with the PreserVISIONists for an annual favorite: Oysters by the Battery! Join us at the Capt. James Missroon House for oysters, beverages and live music. Members receive a discount.
Jan 30
5:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 14
7:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
7:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 14
7:00 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 14
6:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House Copy 3
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House Copy 3
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 13
7:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House Copy 2
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House Copy 2
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 13
7:00 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House Copy
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House Copy
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 13
6:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
'Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while touring the house illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
7:00 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
'Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while touring the house illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
6:30 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 14
6:00 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 13
6:00 pm
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Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
'Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while touring the house illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
6:00 pm
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Archaeology in Action: The Kitchen House
Archaeology in Action: The Kitchen House
Join us for the next phase of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House Project.
Sep 4
11:00 am
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Archaeology in Action: The Kitchen House
Archaeology in Action: The Kitchen House
Join us for the next phase of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House Project.
Aug 31
11:00 am
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Archaeology in Action: The Kitchen House
Archaeology in Action: The Kitchen House
Join us for the next phase of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House Project.
Aug 28
11:00 am
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