About The Charleston Festival

Established in 1947 as the Festival of Houses and Gardens, The Charleston Festival is Historic Charleston Foundation's largest fundraising and educational event of the year. Become an insider with tours of some of the most beautiful private homes and gardens in Charleston, SC. Discover the intersection of preservation and design through exciting lectures, workshops, concerts, and social gatherings at some of Charleston's most historic landmarks. All proceeds from The Charleston Festival supports Historic Charleston Foundation and its mission: to advocate for a future for Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community.
The Charleston Festival is a celebration of Charleston; its history, its architecture, its culture, its people, its music, its stories, everything. Meet us in Charleston this March.
Featuring
Expert Speakers
At its core, the Festival is our largest educational program, and our opportunity to share Charleston's rich history through expert speakers, exclusive tours, and more. More information and full schedule TBA.
Exclusive Access
The Charleston Festival is known for its House & Garden tours, providing access to private homes and gardens on Charleston's peninsula — an opportunity like none other. More information and full schedule TBA.