Explore the house’s public rooms and piazzas, focusing on its Federal and Greek Revival design and its vast collection of family silver, decorative arts, and furniture.
Monday 1:00p.m to 4:00 p. m.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
The last tour begins at 3:45 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Please call 843-722-7171 to confirm times.Adult: $15
Student, Ages 14+ with Student ID: $10
Child, Ages 6-13: $5
Museum tickets are undated and can be used at any time.
Middleton Place & Edmondston-Alston House Combination tickets available. Click here for more info and to purchase.
Enjoy a special evening at the historic Edmondston-Alston House. Take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated house by candlelight and hear the Charleston Caroling Company. Warm up in the courtyard with wine or hot cider where a local storyteller...
Enjoy a unique evening visit to the Edmondston-Alston House on Charleston’s historic Battery. This is a special opportunity to see the house lit by candlelight on a self-guided tour, then try some Madeira on the second-story piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor.
Enjoy a special evening at the historic Edmondston-Alston House. Take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated house by candlelight and hear the Charleston Caroling Company. Warm up in the courtyard with wine or hot cider where a local storyteller will perform Gullah Christmas stories.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. $55 | Members: $50 (includes 2 drink tickets)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What time should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes ahead of your selected time. Ticket times are approximate; please allow for flexibility.
How do the time blocks work?
Guests will be grouped in tours of 15 in the order of arrival within each time block. Tours depart continuously throughout the event (e.g. guests selecting the 6:00 pm tour will depart on their tour in order of arrival/check-in between 6:00 and 6:30).
What should I wear?
Dress in layers for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking and standing. Part of the event takes place outside in the brick courtyard; please dress accordingly.
Is there parking?
The Edmondston-Alston House is located on the Battery in downtown Charleston; there is no private parking. Street parking is first-come, first-served. The closest garage is the East Bay/Prioleau Street Garage, about ½ mile away.
Is this event handicap accessible?
Due to the historic nature of the house, there is very limited handicap accessibility on the first floor only.
Enjoy a unique evening visit to the Edmondston-Alston House on Charleston’s historic Battery. This is a special opportunity to see the house lit by candlelight on a self-guided tour, then try some Madeira on the second-story piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor.
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Enjoy one-on-one interaction with an experienced guide. Available by appointment.
Enjoy cocktails or dinner on the second-floor piazza with its unmatched view of the Charleston Harbor. Call for details.
Pineapple Tour Group offers a 60-minute guided tour of Charleston’s Battery, that concludes with a tour of the Edmondston-Alston House. Learn about the history of the city as well as the extended Alston family. Visit the Pineapple Tour Group’s website for more information.
Tour options must be reserved in advance. Call 843-722-7171 for additional information.
Explore two historic icons for one great price. Admission includes a group tour of Edmondston-Alston House and general admission to Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark. Admission to Middleton Place includes access to 65 acres of landscaped gardens, the House Museum, a look at 18th and 19th century plantation life with costumed craftspeople and historic animal breeds in the Stableyards as well as complimentary guided walking tours.
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