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Thu, Mar 13
Themed Walking Tour: Ironwork
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 Event
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
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
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
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
Addresses listed in Festival Program.
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Mar 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Addresses listed in Festival Program.
Perfect for passionate gardeners, these tours focus on gardens and the landscape architecture of historic Charleston. Self-paced between properties, each garden includes docents to guide you through the property. $75
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Fri, Mar 14
Home and Design Tour
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
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
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
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
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, Chief Creative Officer of FS&CO, moderates a lively and insightful conversation with renowned designers Timothy Whealon and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. $75
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Sat, Mar 15
ACBA & Christian Sottile: Campus Tour and Courier Square
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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Sun, Mar 16
A Morning with Mottahedeh
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
Mothers, Mavericks, and Mavens: Lecture with Valerie Perry
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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Mon, Mar 17
Morning History Walk
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
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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Tue, Mar 18
Themed Walking Tour: Pink Houses
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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Tue, Mar 18
Calligraphy Workshop
Capt. James Missroon House
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Mar 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Learn the art of calligraphy with Cacky Bastian of Love Letter Gray, exploring the timeless principles of pen and ink. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. $55
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Tue, Mar 18
Sweetgrass Basket Making Workshop
Nathaniel Russell House
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Mar 18, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Nathaniel Russell House, 51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Immerse yourself in the Gullah Geechee tradition of sweetgrass basket making. All supplies included. $150
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