The Living Museum: Architecture & Design in Charleston Tour:
Explore the living museum that is Charleston’s marvelously preserved historic district on a walking tour that navigates the evolution of the city’s famed architecture. We’ll examine how Charleston became a powerful and affluent colonial city, its roles in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, how stylistic and practical influences from other cultures were adapted into local architecture, and how the ebbs and flows of wealth are recorded in its built environment, visible to those who know how to look.
Meet at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start.
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Charleston by Design: March 13 - 16, 2025 | The Charleston Festival: March 13 - April 13, 2025
Charleston by Design is The Charleston Festival's Opening Weekend and celebrates the intersection of preservation and design through lectures, tours, and experiences.
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Historic Charleston Foundation advocates for a future for Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community.
As the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, the net proceeds from ticket sales and donations from patrons of The Charleston Festival provide HCF with critical resources needed to effectively protect one of our nation’s most treasured historic places. This support allows us to use our resources where and when they are most needed to affect successful outcomes against the challenges facing the Charleston community and to provide important educational opportunities for students of all ages. Thank you for your support!
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Please read and save this guide: Sales Policy and Guide to The Charleston Festival
We suggest you bookmark or print this guide as it answers the most frequently asked questions and provides valuable information about The Charleston Festival. With the 2024 rebranding of The Charleston Festival (previously called the Festival of Houses and Gardens), there are many changes – new ticket office location, new venues, etc. This guide tells you everything you need to know about tickets, parking, event location, and more!
* All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
* A 3% processing fee is added to all orders.
* Save your email confirmation to show for admission to your events+. It is automatically sent upon completion of your order. It may land in your junk, spam, or promotions folder if not in your inbox. (+TOUR ticketholders will need to retrieve TOUR maps and credentials from the ticket office. Email confirmations do not admit ticketholders to properties on tour.)
* Ticket office location has moved to The Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street, and will open to the public on Monday, March 10, 2025.