18th Century Dining & Entertaining Tours at the Heyward-Washingon House

Event Details

Inspiration for holiday entertaining can be found at the Charleston Museum's Heyward-Washington House with special 18th century Dining & Entertaining focus tours on November 3, 10, and 17 at 4:00 p.m. See elaborate table settings and period appropriate faux food throughout the various entertaining spaces within the house. Tour the c. 1740 kitchen building and learn about open hearth cooking. Visit the laundry area, servants' quarters, and auxiliary kitchen herb garden. Admission is $10/adult and $5/child 3-12 (free for Charleston Museum members and children under 3). Reservations are not required. Please note: this time slot is not available for group tours. The Heyward-Washington House is located downtown at 87 Church Street.

Heyward-Washington House - An Entertaining Perspective:
The Heyward-Washington House is known as "Charleston's Revolutionary War House." The house was built in 1772 for Thomas Heyward, Jr, an active participant in the events of the Revolution. He was one of four South Carolinians who signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. He also served with patriot military forces after returning to South Carolina, acting with distinction under General William Moultrie. However, just in time for the holidays, the focus will change for these special tours. Guides will help visitors explore the Heyward-Washington House with an eye for entertaining. For example, discover the surprising custom of using family bedrooms for serving food and receiving guests. Or, find out why the Heywards' dining room table and chairs were always moved out of the dining room and placed upstairs for entertaining.