Family Day at the Aiken-Rhett House 2025

Don't miss one of our favorite events of the year! Back for the 4th year — join us at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum for Family Day on Saturday, October 4 from 3 to 6 pm.

Bring the whole family to the c.1820 Aiken-Rhett House and experience history in this engaging and interactive event designed for the whole family!  This family-friendly fundraiser offers something for everyone — all at the beautiful and uniquely preserved Aiken-Rhett House Museum, located on Charleston’s historic peninsula.

• Adults (21+) $25 per person
  
  • Includes beer and wine
  • PreserVISIONist Member* $20 per person
• Ages 4–20: $18 per person
• Children 3 and under free

_{*Membership must be active}

Tickets include:

• A BBQ feast with sides from Charleston Outdoor Catering
• Full access to the Aiken-Rhett House, one of Charleston’s most iconic antebellum mansions
• A kid-friendly scavenger hunt throughout the property
• Hands-on fun with Crosswind Farms’ petting zoo
• A live indigo dyeing demonstration with Kristy Bishop Studios
• Calligraphy lesson & activity with Love Letter Gray Calligraphy
• Sweetgrass Basket weaving demonstration
• Archaeology activity for little ones
• Historic games and activities for all ages
• Live music from the Only One JP Band
• and more to enjoy! 

Adults (21+) can enjoy beer and wine, two tickets included with each 21+ ticket, while little ones (ages 4 and under) get in free.

All proceeds benefit Historic Charleston Foundation’s mission to preserve the city’s rich history and advocate for a thoughtful, sustainable future—including efforts surrounding historic homes, public spaces, and redevelopment across Charleston.

Celebrate, learn, and play—while supporting Charleston’s past, present, and future.

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Family Day is generously sponsored by: