Aiken-Rhett House

Aiken-Rhett House: Charleston's Best Preserved Slave Dwelling

★ 4.6 (1849)

Skip the glossy, restored mansions and visit this place for the raw, unvarnished history. You walk through the original service quarters, stables, and kitchens exactly as they were left in the 1800s. It’s haunting and uncomfortable, which is the point. Spend about an hour here using the audio tour—it’s detailed and tells the real story of the enslaved people who actually ran the estate. Visit in the morning to beat the brutal Charleston humidity.

Address: 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston, South Carolina, 29403

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Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
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Price: from $29
Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
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Gray Line City Tour with Charleston Museum Admission
Gray Line City Tour with Charleston Museum Admission
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Castles, Cannons & Colleges
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Castles, Cannons & Colleges
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Charleston Private Brunch Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
Charleston Private Brunch Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
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