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The Joseph Manigault House

Public — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:19:47 +0000

The Joseph Manigault House

Rice was South Carolina’s economic base in the early 19th century. Profits from growing and trading it made possible the buildings which comprise Charleston’s noted architectural heritage. Among the most elegant of these is The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House, a National Historic Landmark, located in downtown Charleston close to the Museum and the City Visitor Center.

Designed by gentleman architect Gabriel Manigault for his brother, Joseph, this three-story brick town-house is an exceptional example of Adam-style, or Federal, architecture. The Manigaults descended from French Huguenots who came to America to escape persecution in Europe. Joseph owned plantations, sat in the state legislature, and was a trustee of the College of Charleston. Gabriel, who owned plantations and commercial investments, is credited with designing Charleston’s City Hall and the South Carolina Society Hall.

One of Charleston’s most graceful historic structures, the Joseph Manigault House reflects the lifestyle of both a wealthy, rice-planting family and the slaves who also lived there. Many of the rooms have been restored to their original (and often unexpected) color schemes, while a sweeping staircase provides access to the second floor. Furnishings, from the Museum’s collections, include an outstanding collection of American, English and French pieces of the early 19th century. A charming Gate Temple is the focus of a period Garden, and the location of the adjacent outbuildings, such as the kitchen and slave quarters, stable, and privy are marked with interpretive signage.

Haunted Jail Tour

Public — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:15:54 +0000

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of The Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th century pirates and Civil War prisoners. The Old City Jail was in operation from 1802 until 1939 and most of the building’s original structures remain intact including the cells and warden’s quarters. The Haunted Jail Tour takes you through the cells, hallways and into the places where Charleston’s worst criminals lived and died. This is one of our most popular Charleston ghost tours.

Tours: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm & 10pm Nightly
Where: Purchase tickets @ 40 North Market St.

You can either walk or drive the 7 blocks to meet your tour guide at The Jail.
Cost: $18.00 Per Adult & $10.00 per Child (7-12)
Tour lasts 45 minutes.

Old Exchange Provost Dungeon

Greater Charleston — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:30:55 +0000

The Old Exchange

Is the Old Exchange Building a fancy architectural jewel designed to house 18th-century assemblies? Or is it the ghoulish prison of the Revolution, the place where the martyr Isaac Hayne spent his last night? Or is it the place where George Washington greeted his fellow citizens? And there is no question that slaves were sold for generations next to the very balcony from which the Declaration of Independence was read.
–Rosen, Robert. A Short History of Charleston.

Many Many More Coming Soon!

Greater Charleston — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:04:10 +0000

When all of downtown Charleston was once a walled fort, then a walled colony, then a Revolutionary War battlefield, then the front row seat to the Civil War, the entire downtown footprint is a must see historic site, but you can be sure we’ll detail each and every site in the coming months. So check back often!

Thanks for participating in our “Beta” launch!

Greater Charleston — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:39:12 +0000

Welcome! In the internet, “beta” simply means “sneak-preview,” with advanced opportunities to gain premium exposure as we perfect the system behind the scenes.

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