A Historic Charleston Foundation Fundraiser
East Bay Street Tour I
Wed, Apr 09
|Addresses included with Festival tickets.
Colorful 18th century dwellings which once housed shops on the entry level intermingle with grand antebellum mansions. Panoramic views of Charleston Harbor further enhance the allure of this area. Two tour dates available. April 9 and 12. $75
Time & Location
Apr 09, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Addresses included with Festival tickets.
About the event
East Bay Street is a vibrant reflection of the city’s history and architectural legacy. Its colorful 18th-century dwellings, originally designed with shops on the ground floor and living quarters above, highlight Charleston’s mercantile past and showcase colonial and Georgian influences. Interspersed with these early structures are grand antebellum mansions, distinguished by their intricate details and timeless elegance, reflecting the city’s prosperity during its golden age. The street’s location along the Charleston Harbor provides stunning panoramic views, seamlessly blending architectural splendor with the city’s maritime heritage. Iconic landmarks like Rainbow Row, a series of pastel-hued houses, further underscore Charleston’s dedication to preservation and its unique aesthetic charm, making East Bay Street a quintessential representation of Charleston's enduring allure.
The Charleston Festival's House & Garden Street Tours are self-paced walking tours that are centered around the “main street”, in this case, East Bay Street. This tour is self-paced from home to home,…
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