The Battery

See what life was like in the Gilded Age of Charleston at this graceful Victorian mansion, now operated as a house museum.

Tour the graceful public rooms and piazzas of one of Charleston’s finest house museums and enjoy commanding views of Charleston Harbor.

Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

Admire the architecture, historic furnishings and formal gardens of a Charleston home once owned by a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Rainbow Row. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.