Take a stroll through our Nathaniel Russell House! Nathaniel Russell and his wife Sarah Hopton Russell moved into the house in 1808. The house, regarded as one of Charleston’s finest, is characterized by its geometrically shaped rooms, formal gardens, and three story free-flying staircase. Observe the charm and learn more about the history of the Nathaniel Russell House, and the enslaved men and women that lived and worked here. ➡️ Open everyday for tours, if there’s one house museum to see, thi

A few tickets still available this holiday season! Step back in time and witness the romantic light at the day’s end with the flicker of flame in the stately early 19th-century Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston, SC. Appreciate the challenges of life before modern lighting while experiencing the beautifully lit house adorned with illuminating holiday decor. You may also enjoy a glass of wine after the tour. Purchase tickets here: http://www.historiccharleston.org/blog/events/ The 45-minute ca

26K views · 62 reactions | Charleston’s Nathaniel Russell House tells the story of how a wealthy slave merchant and his family lived, supported by many enslaved people. Back in 2017, historians there stumbled upon new evidence that paints how those enslaved people lived in the early 1800s. Their director of museums told us what they found, and how they found it. https://cbsn.ws/2T9x764 | CBS Mornings | Facebook

GRWM: Opening the Nathaniel Russell House during the holiday season! Tonight is the first night of Holiday Candlelight Tours at the c.1808 property, don’t miss this annual event! 🕯️(PS - Watch until the end for a birds-eye view from the roof of 51 Meeting!) A special shoutout to Vinh, Maintenance Manager and long-time member of the Foundation staff! We are so thankful for the dedication of Vinh and all of our staff for their attention to detail and care of these important spaces. 🙏 #grwm #hous

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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 The Aiken-Rhett and Nathaniel Russell House Museums are open Thursday, July 4th and through the weekend - ready to welcome you into our corner of Charleston's history! Go back in time and experience history in a new way at one of our two Historic House Museums. #charleston #museum #americanhistory | Historic Charleston Foundation