Gov. William Aiken House

The Gov. William Aiken House is a two-story residence with a large porch on its southern side and displays classical Federal and Adam-style architecture. The building contains multiple courtyards, two ballrooms, and various rooms designed for events and gatherings.

The house was constructed as a residence and social venue for one of South Carolina's most influential families in the 19th century. After William Aiken's death, his wife Henrietta later added an octagonal wing and a new carriage house that complemented the original structure.

The house bears the governor's name and reflects how Charleston's wealthy class lived and entertained. Today you can see the spaces where important social gatherings took place and understand the role this home played in the city's high society.

The house is located in Charleston and is open to visitors who want to see how historic homes were arranged and used. Since the building has multiple rooms and courtyards to explore, allow time to walk through the different spaces.

The house features an octagonal wing with a ballroom on the upper floor, an unusual geometric shape for residential buildings of that era. This space shows how homeowners creatively expanded their properties to accommodate more guests for celebrations.

Location: South Carolina

Website: http://historiccharleston.org/experience/arh

GPS coordinates: 32.79139,-79.93500

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45