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Tuesday 11am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 3pm Thursday 11am - 3pm Friday 11am - 3pm Saturday 11am - 3pm

Edmondston-Alston House

Name: Edmondston-Alston House
Address: 21 East Battery, Charleston, SC, 29401, US
Telephone: (843) 722-7171
Price range: $

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Edmondston-Alston House

A house museum of the Middleton Place Foundation. The Edmondston-Alston House (c. 1825) is the oldest home on the high battery and a witness to history.

01/31/2026

Due to the severe weather forecast, the Edmondston-Alston House will be closed Saturday, January 31st. Stay safe!

12/05/2025

Christmas on the Battery 12/5 has been canceled due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

12/03/2025

The Edmondston-Alston House will be closed December 24 - 25 and will reopen December 26. Plan your trip around the holidays and explore the house’s public rooms and piazzas, focusing on its Federal and Greek Revival design and its vast collection of family silver, decorative arts, and furniture.

12/01/2025

Come see the historic Edmondston-Alston House festively decorated for our Christmas on the Battery event! On December 4-5, take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated house by candlelight and hear the Charleston Caroling Company. Warm up in the courtyard with wine and light snacks. This is an event that you won't want to miss!

10/24/2025

The time has come! 🎄

Tickets for Christmas on the Battery 2025 are officially on sale! This beloved holiday event at the Edmondston-Alston House is one you won’t want to miss.

Explore the beautifully decorated house lit by candlelight on a self-guided tour, enjoy festive performances by the Charleston Caroling Company, and warm up in the courtyard with wine and light refreshments.

Dates: December 4th & 5th
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets: $35 Adults | $30 Members

Tickets must be purchased online in advance — space is limited. Click the link below to purchase yours!

https://www.middletonplace.org/news-and-events/event/christmas-on-the-battery-at-the-edmondston-alston-house/

08/31/2025

This Day in History!

139 years ago today, at 9:50 p.m., Charleston was shaken by the powerful Earthquake of 1886, which had an estimated 7.3 magnitude. The Edmondston-Alston House sustained its fair share of damage as portions of the parapet, the second-floor balcony, and the ironwork collapsed, while a significant crack split the north wall. The earthquake was said to have been felt from Cuba all the way to Chicago.

If you’ve joined one of our guided tours, you may have seen these historic photographs capturing the aftermath! Shortly after the quake, earthquake bars were installed in the rear of the house, where they can still be seen today. Come visit us to see these photos for yourself!

08/01/2025

2025 marks 200 years of the Edmondston-Alston House, and you're invited to take part in this historic occasion!

To honor this significant milestone, we're offering free admission on Saturday, August 23rd during our regular hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Instead of our usual guided tours, guests are welcome to explore the house at their own pace on a self-guided tour with docents stationed throughout to answer questions and share insights. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience two centuries of history...completely free!

07/14/2025

Reminder: Our New Hours Start This Week!

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15th, the Edmondston-Alston House will be open under our updated operating hours.

We look forward to welcoming you!

07/07/2025

Important Updates to the Edmondston-Alston House Operating Hours:

We’re making some changes to our hours here at the Edmondston-Alston House, and we want to keep you in the loop!

Beginning the week of July 15th we will be open:
Tuesday–Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Last tour begins at 2:45 PM

Please Note: We will no longer be open on Mondays.

Guided tours will continue to run every 30 minutes, starting at 11:15 AM, on the :15 and :45 of each hour.

We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to welcome you!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from the Edmondston-Alston House! 🇺🇸

Address

21 East Battery
Charleston, SC
29401

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 3pm
Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

(843) 722-7171

Website

http://edmondstonalston.org/, http://linkedin.com/company/edmondstonalstonhouse/

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