Huguenot Church

The Huguenot Church is a Gothic Revival building in Charleston featuring pointed arches, detailed stained glass windows, and a prominent steeple at the corner of Meeting and Broad Streets. Inside, wooden pews lead toward an altar beneath a vaulted ceiling, showing classic religious architecture of the 19th century.

Built in 1844 by architect Edward Brickell White, this church replaced an earlier structure that sheltered French Protestant refugees from persecution. It was established to provide a place of worship for Huguenots who had fled religious intolerance in France.

The congregation keeps French Protestant traditions alive through an 18th-century liturgy now said in English, maintaining Calvinist teachings brought from their European homeland.

The building is open to visitors during weekdays and weekends, with religious services and guided tours available. Check ahead about visiting hours, as worship times may restrict general access to certain areas.

This is the only independent Huguenot congregation in the United States, with a cemetery preserving graves from the 18th century. These burial sites document the presence of French Protestants in Charleston across multiple generations.

Location: Charleston

Inception: 1844

Architects: Edward Brickell White

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://frenchhuguenotchurch.org

GPS coordinates: 32.78055,-79.92917

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42