Edmondston-Alston House, Federal and Greek Revival mansion at East Battery, Charleston, United States
The Edmondston-Alston House features three floors of period furnishings, original silver collections, and decorative arts from the nineteenth century Charleston elite.
Charles Edmondston, a Scottish shipping merchant, built this residence in 1825, and Charles Alston acquired it in 1837 during the economic difficulties of his predecessor.
The house contains an authentic print of the Ordinance of Secession alongside family portraits, books, and furniture that belonged to the prominent Alston rice-planting family.
Guided tours operate Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with adult admission at $15, student tickets at $10, and children's entry at $5.
General P.T. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter from the house's piazza on April 12, 1861, marking the start of the Civil War.
Inception: 1828
Architectural style: Regency architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Website: http://edmondstonalston.com
GPS coordinates: 32.90000,-80.00000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:51
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