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  Thu, Mar 13

  Themed Walking Tour: Ironwork

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  Capt. James Missroon House

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  Mar 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Discover Charleston's stunning ironwork on a guided walking tour, celebrating centuries of artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural history in the Holy City. $35

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  Thu, Mar 13

  Opening Night Party

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  Aiken-Rhett House

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  Mar 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  The Opening Night Party launches Charleston by Design weekend with cocktails, light bites, live music, and a celebration of preservation and design at the c.1820 Aiken-Rhett House. $250

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  Fri, Mar 14

  Themed Walking Tour: Churches and Steeples

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  Capt. James Missroon House

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  Mar 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Explore Charleston's iconic churches and historic graveyards on a walking tour that uncovers the architectural and social stories behind the city's cherished landmarks. $35 adults, $10 ages 6-12.

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  Fri, Mar 14

  Design in Mind Lecture: Ellie Cullman

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  Second Presbyterian Church

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  Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM

  Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  In the first Design in Mind Lecture, hear from Ellie Cullum, award-winning designer and co-founder of Cullman & Kravis at the c.1809 Second Presbyterian Church. $75

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  Fri, Mar 14

  Design in Mind Lecture: Ben Pentreath and Peter Pennoyer

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  Second Presbyterian Church

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  Mar 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  At the c.1809 Second Presbyterian Church, join us for a conversation with two award-winning architects for the second Design in Mind Lecture. $75

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  Fri, Mar 14

  Beyond the Garden Gates Tour I

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  Addresses listed in Festival Program.

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  Mar 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Addresses listed in Festival Program.

  Go Beyond the Garden Gates of Charleston's historic gardens in this garden-focused tour of private properties on the peninsula. $75 each.

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  Fri, Mar 14

  Home and Design Tour

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  Addresses provided prior to event.

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  Mar 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Addresses provided prior to event.

  Explore some of Charleston's most exquisite private homes in this intimate and exclusive designer- interpreted tour. This self-paced tour provides insight into the design and decorating inspiration of very select homes.

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  Fri, Mar 14

  The Art of Dining

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  DOYLE Charleston

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  Mar 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  DOYLE Charleston, 123 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Join us for The Art of Dining, an evening hosted by DOYLE's Senior Vice President and Antiques Roadshow appraiser, Reid Dunavant. $55

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  Sat, Mar 15

  Themed Walking Tour: The Living Museum

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  Location is TBD

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  Mar 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Location is TBD

  On a captivating walking tour, dive deeper into Charleston's preservation history and the evolution of its iconic architecture by tracing the city’s colonial affluence, wartime roles, and cultural influences etched into its timeless streetscapes. $35

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  Sat, Mar 15

  Design in Mind Lecture: Bobby McAlpine

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  Second Presbyterian Church

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  Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  At the c.1809 Second Presbyterian Church, join us for a conversation with two award-winning architects for the second Design in Mind Lecture. $75

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  Sat, Mar 15

  Design in Mind Lecture: Dara Caponigro with Timothy Whealon and Martyn Bullard

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  Second Presbyterian Church

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  Mar 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  Join us for an unmissable afternoon, as Dara Caponigro, the creative director of Schumacher and editor-in-chief of FREDERIC Magazine, moderates a lively and insightful conversation with renowned designers Timothy Whealon and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. $75

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  Sat, Mar 15

  Catfiddle Street Tour I

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  Location is TBD

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  Mar 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Location is TBD

  Tour I, 4–5 pm. Designed just for Charleston by Design and The Charleston Festival, go behind the scenes of this unique neighborhood.

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  Sat, Mar 15

  ACBA & Christian Sottile: Campus Tour and Courier Square

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  American College of the Building Arts

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  Mar 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  American College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  Architect Christian Sottile will join us at the American College of the Building Arts to discuss the Courier Square project, highlighting its Charleston-inspired design, followed by a tour of the ACBA studios with professors. $45

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  Sat, Mar 15

  Catfiddle Street Tour II

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  Location is TBD

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  Mar 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Location is TBD

  TOUR II: 4 - 5 pm. Designed just for Charleston by Design and The Charleston Festival, go behind the scenes of this unique neighborhood and learn more about this exemplary example of urban design.

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  Sun, Mar 16

  A Morning with Mottahedeh

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  Nathaniel Russell House

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  Mar 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Nathaniel Russell House, 51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Join us at the Nathaniel Russell House Museum for breakfast set by Mottahedeh, followed by a tour of the historic mansion, highlighting its architecture, cultural history, and ongoing archaeology in the Kitchen House. $55

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  Mon, Mar 17

  Morning History Walk

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  Capt. James Missroon House

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  Mar 17, 2025, 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

  Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Take a two-hour walking tour through Charleston's Old & Historic District, guided by an expert who will share the city's rich history and architecture, perfect for newcomers to the area. $35 adults, $10 children 6-12.

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  Mon, Mar 17

  Mothers, Mavericks, and Mavens: Lecture with Valerie Perry

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  Capt. James Missroon House

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  Mar 17, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

  Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Join us and HCF Asst. Director of Museums, Valerie Perry, and explore the stories of Charleston's early mothers, mavericks, and mavens; the women who left a legacy in the Holy City. Lunch included. $55

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  Tue, Mar 18

  Themed Walking Tour: Pink Houses

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  Capt. James Missroon House

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  Mar 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

  Step into a world where history is painted in shades of pink! Join us on a picturesque walking tour through Charleston's historic district, as we explore the city's charming pink houses. $35

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