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Set amid the ambience

of the city’s Old & Historic District,

this series of award-winning

tours and events showcases

Charleston’s distinctive architecture,

history, gardens and culture.

For 71 years, these tours produced by Historic

Charleston Foundation have provided a rare

opportunity for guests to go inside the private

houses and gardens of some of America’s most

beautiful residences dating from the 18th to the

21st century.

Tours and events vary daily allowing visitors

to enjoy the diversity of this unique port city,

which traces its origins to 1670. Beautiful

architecture and lush gardens are prevalent

throughout the historic neighborhoods of

Charleston, a city that has consistently been

named among the ten most courteous and

friendly cities in America and was named Top

City in the U.S. by readers of Travel & Leisure

Magazine for the fifth year in a row and No. 1

City in the U.S. and the world by Condé Nast

Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D B Y

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See Calendar of Events on pages 10-11.

How to Buy Tickets: ONLINE: HistoricCharleston.org/festival BY PHONE: 843.722.3405 IN PERSON: FestivalTicketOfficeinTheShopsof Historic Charleston Foundation 108 Meeting Street Open for sales and ticket pick-up beginning March 13, 9 am-6 pm daily.

Phone lines are open: NOVEMBER 1- MARCH 11:Monday-Friday,10am-2pm MARCH 12-APRIL 21: Monday-Saturday,9am-5pm; Sunday,12pm-5pm All times are EST.

Want to get involved? Didyouknowittakesnearly700volunteerstoproduce the Festival? Register to volunteer today! CALL: Liz Caldbeck 843.723.8292 E-MAIL: LCaldbeck@HistoricCharleston.org REGISTER: HistoricCharleston.org/volunteer

Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau TOLL-FREE: 800.868.8118 ONLINE: ExploreCharleston.com

Downtown Trolley Information ONLINE: ridecarta.com/routes (clickCARTADASHTrolleyMap&Times

Frequently Asked Questions ONLINE: HistoricCharleston.org/FAQ

PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!Table of ContentsHOUSE & GARDEN TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GLORIOUS GARDENS TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4LIVE LIKE A LOCAL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8CHARLESTON ANTIQUES SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11CHARLESTON DESTINATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION HOUSE MUSEUMS . . . . . . . .16IMPORTANT FESTIVAL TICKET PICKUP INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .16GUIDELINES FOR AN ENJOYABLE TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

Proceeds benefit Historic Charleston Foundation, a non-profit organization that champions the historic authenticity, cultural character and livability of the Charleston region through advocacy, stewardship and community engagement. Friends of HCF enjoy stimulating educational programs throughout the year, including educational tours at our house museums, lectures, forums and seminars. To learn more, visit HistoricCharleston.org/donate.

Cover photograph by Steven Hyatt. Additional photographs by Doug Hickok, Hue & Eye Photography and Rick McKee. Brochure design by Amy Manucy Design.Creative.

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House & Garden Tours

Glorious Garden Tours

$50 (See dates and descriptions on page 4) Hallmarksoftheannualspringfestivalarethedailyhouseandgardentours,whichallowgueststoexploreCharlestonfromararevantagepoint.Eachneighborhoodtourisidentifiedbyacentralstreetandincludesaselectionofprivatehouses,lovelygardensandnotablepublicbuildingswithinwalkingdistanceofeachother.

ArchitecturallysignificantstructuresfromCharleston’sprosperouscolonialdaysthroughtheturbulentantebellum periodanduptotodaystandsidebyside,revealinglayersof rich history. Some families have furnished their houses with inherited antiques, others have travelled the world andenjoydisplayingtheirtreasuredfinds,whileothersprefercontemporaryfurnishings.Guidesarestationedateach tour site to welcome guests and share the stories of those, both free and enslaved, who built the city.

It’stimetostepbeyondthemagnificentdoorwaysandgardengates of one of the most enchanting cities in the world andtoexperienceCharleston’srenownedarchitecturalheritage inside and out.

$50 // MARCH 15, 22; APRIL 5, 13, 20; 2-5 PM These walking tours are arranged so guests may stroll leisurelythroughapproximatelyeightprivategardens.Guidesarestationedateachlocationtoprovideinformationaboutgardendesign,plantmaterialandhistory.ColorfulbloomsarefoundinmanyofCharleston’sspringgardens, whileothersdisplayelegant,limitedpalettesofgreenand white.Scaleandproportionaredeftlyusedtocompliment eachhouse,whetheritboastsasmallcourtyardspaceora long series of garden rooms. In addition to frequently favoredplants,suchasazaleas,camellias,climbingrosesand tea olives, look for masonry walls, wrought iron gates, parterresedgedwithboxwood,waterfeatures,statuesand garden “rooms” with slight but changing elevations as you strollthroughaselectionofsophisticatedCharlestongardens.

EachGloriousGardenstourincludesawinereceptioninthegarden of the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street,from4-5pm.

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HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR DESCRIPTIONSSATURDAY, MARCH 24; AND WEDNESDAY MARCH 28; 2-5 PM Manyofthisneighborhood’santebellumhouseswerebuiltintheyearsbetweentheGreatFireof1838andtheoutbreakoftheCivilWarandboastRegencyandGreekRevivaldetails.

Anson Street

FRIDAY, APRIL 6; AND TUESDAY, APRIL 10; 2-5 PM The eastern end of this historic thoroughfare, one of the most recognizable streets in Charleston, lies within the old walled city. Landmark civic buildings mingle with charming, sometimes diminutive, early houses.

Broad Street

SUNDAY, MARCH 18; AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21; 2-5 PMImpressivevillaswerethenucleusofthisneighborhood,inhabitedbywealthyCharlestoniansseeking suburban residences. Numerous charming Victorian dwellings were added in the late 19th century.

Charlotte Street

SATURDAY, APRIL 7; AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11; 5 :30-8:30 PMOftencalled“themostromanticstreetinAmerica,”ChurchStreetisavisiblerecordofCharleston’shistory.ColonialandGeorgianperioddwellingsstandbesidecharminggardensandhistoricchurches.

Church Street

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4; AND SUNDAY, APRIL 8; 2-5 PMColorful18th-centurydwellings,whichoncehousedshopsontheentrylevel,interminglewithgrand antebellum mansions. Panoramic views of Charleston Harbor further enhance the allure of this area.

East Battery

SATURDAY, APRIL 14; AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18; 2-5 PMUntouchedbythegreatfiresthatravagedCharleston,thisneighborhoodboastsarchitecturefromearly GeorgiantolateVictorian,frommodestartisans’housestograndtownhouses.

King Street

TUESDAY, APRIL 17; AND SATURDAY, APRIL 21; 2-5 PMIntheprosperousdecadesprecedingtheAmericanRevolution,someofthefinestmansionsinthecitywerebuilthere,andmagnificentCharleston“singlehouses”wereconstructedintheneighborhoodintothe 19th century.

Legare Street

FRIDAY, MARCH 16; AND MONDAY, MARCH 19; 2-5 PMResidencesinthisneighborhooddatefromtheearliestperiodofEnglishsettlementonthepeninsulatolater,moreimposingdwellingsbuiltinGreekRevivalandItalianatefashions.

Meeting Street

SATURDAY, MARCH 17; AND TUESDAY, MARCH 20; 2-5 PMThenewlyrenovatedColonialLake,intheheartoftheCharlestonpeninsula,isthepicturesquefocalpoint ofthislovelyneighborhood.NumerousVictorian-eradwellingscreatedelightfulstreetscapes.

Rutledge Avenue

SUNDAY, MARCH 25; AND THURSDAY, MARCH 29; 2-5 PMConstructionofthepostbellumeraincludesearly20th-centurywaterfrontmansions,someofwhichoverlookWhitePointGardenandCharlestonHarbor,alongSouthBatteryandMurrayBoulevard.

South Battery

SUNDAY, APRIL 15; AND THURSDAY, APRIL 19; 2-5 PMSomeofthecity’sfinestexamplesofFederal,Regency,GreekRevival,ItalianateandVictorianarchitecturearefound in this early “suburb” in the historic district, called the “Village of Harleston.”

Wentworth Street

FRIDAY, MARCH 23; AND TUESDAY, MARCH 27; 2-5 PMSaidtobenamedafterthefirstchildofEuropeandescentborninCharlesTown,thisstreetandneighborhoodcontain a fascinating collection of early 18th-century houses.

Tradd Street

$50 PER EVENT; MAP ON PAGES 18-19.

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Morning History Walk $25 ADULTS; $10 CHILDREN AGES 6-12; UNDER 6 FREE Reservations required. DEPARTS FROM 108 MEETING STREET MONDAY-SATURDAY; MARCH 15-APRIL 21; 9 :30-11:30 AM; CHECK-IN AT 9:15 AM

LedbyCharleston’smostexperiencedguides,thesetwo-hour walkingtoursoftheOld&HistoricDistrictprovidetheperfectbackground for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours. Private sites and interiors are not included on these tours.

Circa 1886 Wine Tasting$45 // Reservations required. TUESDAY, MARCH 20; THURSDAY, APRIL 19; 5 :30-7 PM CIRCA 1886 RESTAURANT, 149 WENTWORTH STREET

Aperennialfavorite,thistastingishostedbyCirca1886andpresentedbyawineexpertfromMoëtHennessy.Setinsidethe carriage house of the stately Wentworth Mansion, one of Charleston’struearchitecturalgems,Circa1886isaAAAFourDiamond, Forbes Four-Star restaurant. Executive Chef Marc CollinsdrawshisinspirationfromhistoricSoutherncuisine. Circa1886willcomplementthewineswithdeliciouslypairedhorsd’oeuvres.

Wine by the Water$45 // Reservations required. MONDAY, MARCH 26; TUESDAY, APRIL 10; 5 :30-7 PM CAPTAIN JAMES MISSROON HOUSE, 40 EAST BAY STREET

We’retoastinganexcitingnewadditiontotheFestivalcalendar!Join us by beautiful Charleston Harbor for a wine tasting presentedbyexpertPatrickEmerson,anAdvancedSommelier,founderofCommunionWineClubLLCandpartnerinCuratedSelections,asommelierdrivencompanythatspecializesinsmall,family-estate wines from around the world. Savor the delicious wines along with light bites.

Charleston Window Boxes$45 // Reservations required. MONDAY, APRIL 2; 10-11:30 AM GARDEN OF THE NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM, 51 MEETING STREETInthespring,delightfulwindowboxesarethestarsof Charleston’scharmingstreetscapes.KelliShaw,oneofthetalentedand creative “Window Box Ladies” recently showcased by Southern Living,willshareinsidertipsandhelpfulsuggestionswhileshowingyouhowtocreatestunningseasonalgardenmasterpiecesfor your own house. Demonstration class.

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

NewtoN, pioNeer iN Napa Valley siNce 1977

(843) 853-7828

149 Wentworth Street (at Smith Street) Downtown Charleston, SC

A seasonally-focused fi ne dining restaurant located on the grounds of the Wentworth Mansion®.

www.circa1886.com

Complimentary Parking

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Toallowforlivelyinteractionbetweenaudienceandspeaker,theluncheonlectureserieswilltakeplaceinaninformalsettingat thehistoricCaptainJamesMissroonHouse,c.1808.Joinusatop Charleston’sHighBatteryandenjoyacommandingviewofCharleston Harbor and the antebellum mansions along East Battery.

Participantswillenjoyaneducationaltalkandacasuallightlunchof salad and sandwiches.

$45 PER EVENT // Reservations required.

PLEASE NOTE: Limited off-site parking only. See map on page 19 for parking lot locations.

Lowcountry Spirituals: From Local Tradition to Global Phenomenon MONDAY, MARCH 19; 11:30 AM-1 PMDuring the 19th century, northern visitors to the Lowcountry of SouthCarolinabecamefascinatedwiththe“spiritualsongs”of enslavedpeople.Bydescribing,notatingandpublishingnumerousexamplesofsuchhome-grownmusicalworks,thesevisitorsenabledaudiencesaroundtheworldtoappreciatethemusicalheritageofAfrican Americans. Join historian and musicologist Dr. Nic Butler to learnthepivotalrolestalentedmusicians,bothfreeandenslaved, playedinthisjourney.

Adorned for the Dead: Mourning Jewelry in Early Charleston WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21; 11:30 AM-1 PM Life could be tragically short in 18th- and 19th-century Charleston, frequentlydisruptedbydisease,warordisaster.Many Charlestonianscopedwiththeirpersonallossesbyadorningthemselveswithmourningjewelry,oftensparinglittleexpensetoremember a loved one. GrahameLong,Chief Curator of The Charleston Museum, will discuss thesepoignantexamplesofpersonaladornment, among the most heart-rending of cultural decorations.

The Culture That Rice BuiltFRIDAY, MARCH 23; 11:30 AM-1 PMStill a beloved mainstay of Lowcountry meals, rice serves as the foundationforCharlestoncuisine.Thecrop,uponwhichthewealthandinfluenceoftheCarolinacoastwasbuilt,wasmadepossiblebytheknowledgeandlaborofenslavedpeople.JoinAmanda McNulty, host of the Emmy Award-winning Making It Grow on SCETV, as she shares the history of this grain that took the world by storm.

The Charleston Renaissance: Art and Life in the Carolina Lowcountry, 1900-1940MONDAY, MARCH 26; 11:30 AM-1 PM

In the early 20th century, descendants of wealthy rice and cotton barons and area newcomers came together as a small community oftalentedartiststodocumentandpreserveCharleston’schanging culture.Theresultwasaninvaluablecollectionofpaintings,poems,operasandearlyjazzmusic.ItwasthetimeofAlfredHutty,AliceRavenelHugerSmith,ElizabethO’NeillVerner,EdwinHarleston,DuboseHeywardandtheJenkinsOrphanageBand.HarlanGreene,HeadofSpecialCollectionsattheCollegeofCharleston,will illustratethisremarkableperiodofrebirth.

HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS40 EAST BAY STREET

Captain James Missroon HouseFOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURES

Mourning ring with attached vinaigrette engraved for Harriet Bachman, 1846.

COURTESY OF THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM

Jenkins Orphanage Band

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The Evolving Waterfront: A History of Land Reclamation on the Charleston PeninsulaTHURSDAY, MARCH 29; 11:30 AM-1 PMIn1837,themayorofCharlestonoffereda$100goldpieceto whomevercouldsuggestthebestplantoaddressfloodinginthecity.Clearly,itwasn’talong-termsolution!Thechallengeliesin attemptsbypastresidentstomodifythepeninsula,whichsitsuponfilled-inmarsh,creeksandlandfills.JoinChristinaButler,ownerofButlerPreservationL.C.andaprofessorattheAmericanCollege of the Building Arts, for an illustrated history of Charleston’s“manvs.nature”growthovertime.

New South Movement: The Art of Southern Cooking Today TUESDAY, APRIL 3; 11:30 AM-1 PM Author of fourteen cookbooks, host of more than 300 national cooking shows that have aired on PBS, The Food Network and The Learning Channel,formerdirectoroftheRich’sCookingSchool in Atlanta and James Beard Award winner, NathalieDupreewillshareherthoughtson

Southerncooking,recipes,restaurantsandmore.Aselectionofherbookswillbeavailableforpurchasefollowingthelecture.

Creating New Gardens in an Old City THURSDAY, APRIL 5; 11:30 AM-1 PMAccordingtospeakerGlenGardner,landscapearchitectandownerofCharlestonGardenWorks,gardensshouldbedesignedwiththepurposeinmindthattheywillbeloved,cherishedandenjoyedforgenerations.AnativeSouthCarolinianwithdeepfamilyrootsinfarmingaswellasgardening,Gardnerwillsharehisthoughtsoncreatingtimelessjoyandappealinnewgardens.

Carolina Gold: How Rice Culture Shaped the LowcountryMONDAY, APRIL 9; 11:30 AM-1 PMWhilemanypeopleknowthatthewealthofearlyCarolinawasbuiltuponthelaboroftheenslavedonricegrowingplantations,fewpeopleunderstandhowthegrainthatcametobeknownas“Carolina Gold”wasgrown,harvested,milledandprocessed.Dr.RichardPorcher,professoremeritusatTheCitadelandadjunctprofessorof biological sciences at Clemson University, will discuss how rice cultivationshapedtheculturalandnaturalhistoryoftheregion.

Fiber, Fabric and Fashion: Clothing and Its Production in Revolutionary CharlestonWEDNESDAY, APRIL 11; 11:30 AM-1 PMClothingisoneofthemostintimateexpressionsofaculture.Thisprogramlendsapeekatwhatwomendid,thought,experienced—andwore—duringtheperiodofournation’sbirth.HistorianJeanHutchinson will share her extensive research into the roles that womenoftheCarolinaLowcountryplayedpriortoandduringtheAmerican Revolution through their words and fashions.

The Foliage and Flora of Charleston GardensFRIDAY, APRIL 13; 11:30 AM-1 PMTake a virtual botanical journey through the gardens of Charleston with Clemson Extension Horticulture AgentandMasterGardenerSaraDavis. From azaleas to wisteria and everything in between, discover the nativeplantsandotherfoliageandflorausedtocreatetheiconic gardens of Charleston.

Conservation Cuisine MONDAY, APRIL 16; 11:30 AM-1 PMJimmyHagoodmadehismarkintheLowcountryasabarbecuepitmasterbastingporkshoulderswithhisspecialmarinades,andhisFoodfortheSouthernSoulproductscelebratetime-honoredlocalfare. Hagood sees “conservation cuisine” as the next food evolution onthehorizon.Itsfocusoncultivatingandsharingheirloomcropsanddevelopinghistoricallysignificantproductsmayevenimpactfuture land management strategies.

“Nothing of Artistic Merit”: Charleston Silver and its LegacyWEDNESDAY, APRIL 18; 11:30 AM-1 PMBothlovedandlootedoverthecenturies,Charleston’shistoric silver remains a cornerstone of Southern decorative arts. Lowcountry silversmiths forged fortunes for the local elite and establishedtheirownreputationsasmasterartisans.Only recently, however, have Charleston silver and its silversmiths receivedtheirduerecognitionoutsideoftheSouth.GrahameLong,Chief Curator of The Charleston Museum, answers the question…what took so long?

History Meets Historical Fiction: The Grimké Sisters and The Invention of Wings FRIDAY, APRIL 20; 11:30 AM-1 PM

The novel The Invention of Wingswasinspiredby the daring real-life abolitionists Sarah and AngelinaGrimké.ValeriePerry, Manager of the Aiken-Rhett House Museum and author of two novels, will describe how she assisted author Sue MonkKiddinher

research. Lee Ann Bain, licensed tour guide, will discuss how she separatedfactfromfictiontodevelopTheOriginalGrimkéSistersTourwithhercolleagueCarolEzell-Gilson.

Sarah Moore Grimké Angelina Emily Grimké

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Spiritually Yours Celebration Singalong,stompyourfeet,clapyourhandsandfeelthespiritwithlocalfavorite,theSpirituallyYoursgospelchoir!SpirituallyYoursisrenownedfor bringing Lowcountry music intherichGullahtraditionvividly to life.

$35 // MONDAY, MARCH 19; 5 :30-6:30 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 61 CHURCH STREET TheperformancewillinspireyouaswillthehistoricFirstBaptistChurch,homeoftheearliestBaptistcongregationintheSouth.ItwasdesignedbythefirstAmericanbornprofessionalarchitect,Charlestonian Robert Mills.

$35 // MONDAY, APRIL 16; 5 :30-6:30 PM UNITARIAN CHURCH, 4 ARCHDALE STREET Thesettingforthisgospel“revival”willleaveyoubreathless.TheGothicRevivalstyleUnitarianChurch,withastunningfan-vaultedceilingandpaintedglasswindow,hasbeendesignatedaNationalHistoric Landmark.

Plantation Singers Celebration$35 // THURSDAY, MARCH 22; THURSDAY, APRIL 12; 5 :30-6:30 PM CIRCULAR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 150 MEETING STREET Backbypopulardemand,thePlantation Singers are one of the

Southeast’smostacclaimedacappellaandpercussionsinginggroups.BeinspiredbytheirenergeticperformanceofGullahspiritualsandthesacred music of the sea islands of South Carolina in the Romanesque Revival building, c. 1892, of the Circular Congregational Church.

Music in the Garden$45 // SATURDAY, MARCH 24; TUESDAY, APRIL 3; SATURDAY, APRIL 21; 5:30-6:30 PM NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM, 51 MEETING STREET Setamidaspaciousgarden,theRussellhouseisoneofAmerica’smostsignificantneoclassicaldwellings.Guestswillwalkthroughthehistorichouseandspringgardenattheirleisure,astheRussells’guests once did, and enjoy exquisite musicperformedonviolinandcellobyPalmetto Strings. Light bites and wine included.

Stories and Spirituals with Ann CaldwellA native of Denmark, SC, Ann brings with her thespiritofherancestors,whousedmusicasawaytocommunewitheachotherandGod.A singer, songwriter and storyteller, Ann has the “quiet energy of a windmill, yet the soulful voiceandpowerofalocomotive.”

$35 // TUESDAY, MARCH 27; 5 :30-6:30 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 61 CHURCH STREET ThehistoricsanctuaryoftheSouth’smotherchurchfortheBaptistfaithprovidesthesettingforAnn’sspiritualstories.Thearchitect,RobertMills,modestlystatedthatitrepresents“thebestspecimen of correct taste in architecture in the city.”

$35//MONDAY, APRIL 2; 5 :30-6:30 PM ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 67 ANSON STREET EarlyrecordsindicatethatthecongregationofSt.Stephen’sEpiscopalChurch, organized in 1822, was an integrated mix of white residents and both free and enslaved African Americans. In 1835, the current placeofworshipwaserected.

Voices of the Baroque$35 // THURSDAY, APRIL 5; 5 :30-6:30 PM SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 342 MEETING STREET

TheKing’sCounterpointisa professionalvocalensemble specializingintheperformanceofsacred and secular music from the Middle Ages through the modern era, combiningpolyphony,literature,artanddialoguetocreateexceptional

music, all within an historical context. Second Presbyterian Church providestheperfectsettingforthisperformanceasthechurchisdesignated by the Presbyterian Church of the United States as its “Historical Site Number One.” This building was dedicated in 1811, makingitoneofthefiveoldestchurchbuildingsonthepeninsula.

An Early Music Interlude$35 // MONDAY, APRIL 9; 5 :30-6:30 PM FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 53 MEETING STREET Join Jennifer McPherson, Minister of Music and Organist at First Scots, and talented local musiciansforapeacefulsojournthroughtheBaroqueperiod.Theconcertwillfeatureearlymusicforharpsichord,recorderandstrings. First(Scots)PresbyterianChurch,c.1814,fiftholdesthouseof worshipinCharleston,isthemagnificentandinspirationalsetting.The congregation was organized in 1731 when 12 Scottish families withdrewfromtheIndependentChurchandformed“ScotsKirk.”

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

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Aiken-Rhett and Nathaniel Russell house museums

open 10 am-5 pm

Tickets available at the door.

See page 16 for daily hours and

admission.

2Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Charleston Window Boxes

p. 5 10-11:30 am

Stories & Spirituals p. 8

5:30-6:30 pm

3Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: New South Movement

p. 7 11:30 am-1 pm

Music in the Garden

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

4Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

East Battery Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

5Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Creating New

Gardens p. 7

11:30 am-1 pm

Glorious Gardens p. 3

2-5 pm

Voices of the Baroque

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

6Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Broad Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

7Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Church Street Tour

p. 4 5:30-8:30 pm

8East Battery Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

9Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Carolina Gold

p. 7 11:30 am-1 pm

Early Music Interlude

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

10Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Broad Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

Wine by the Water p. 5

5:30-7 pm

11Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Fiber, Fabric and Fashion

p. 7 11:30 am-1 pm

Church Street Tour

p. 4 5:30-8:30 pm

12Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Plantation Singers p. 8

5:30-6:30 pm

13Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Foliage and Flora

p. 7 11:30 am-1 pm

Glorious Gardens p. 3

2-5 pm

14Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

King Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

15Wentworth Street Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

16Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Conservation

Cuisine p. 7

11:30 am-1 pm

Spiritually Yours Celebration

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

17Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Legare Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

18Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Charleston Silver

p. 7 11:30 am-1 pm

King Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

19Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Wentworth Street Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

Circa 1886 Wine Tasting

p. 5 5:30-7 pm

20Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Grimké Sisters

and The Invention of Wings

p. 7 11:30 am-1 pm

Glorious Gardens p. 3

2-5 pm

21Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Legare Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

Music in the Garden

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y

15Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Glorious Gardens p. 3

2-5 pm

Charleston Antiques Show Preview Party

p.9 7-10 pm

16Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Charleston Antiques Show

Floor Open p.9

10 am-6 pm

Meeting Street Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

17Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Charleston Antiques Show

Floor Open p. 9

10 am-6 pm

Rutledge Avenue Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

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Antiques Show Floor Open

p. 9 11 am-5 pm

Charlotte Street Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

19Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Lowcountry Spirituals

p. 6 11:30 am-1 pm

Meeting Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

Spiritually Yours Celebration

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

20Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Rutledge Avenue Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

Circa 1886 Wine Tasting

p. 5 5:30-7 pm

21Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Adorned for

the Dead p. 6

11:30 am-1 pm

Charlotte Street Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

22Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Glorious Gardens p. 3

2-5 pm

Plantation Singers p. 8

5:30-6:30 pm

23Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Culture that

Rice Built p. 6

11:30 am-1 pm

Tradd Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

24Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Anson Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

Music in the Garden

p. 8 5:30-6:30 pm

25South Battery Tour

p. 4 2-5 pm

26Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Charleston

Renaissance p. 6

11:30 m-1pm

Wine by the Water p. 5

5:30-7 pm

27Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Tradd Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

Stories & Spirituals p. 8

5:30-6:30 pm

28Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Anson Street Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

29Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

Food for Thought: Evolving Waterfront

p.7 11:30 am-1 pm

South Battery Tour p. 4

2-5 pm

30Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

31Morning

History Walk p. 5

9:30-11:30 am

March April

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Lodging21 EAST BATTERY BED & BREAKFAST — 21 East Battery Thisprivately-ownedluxurybedandbreakfastisnestledwithin theurbancompoundofCharleston’shistoric1825Edmondston- AlstonHouse,oneofthefirstdwellingsconstructedalongtheHigh Battery facing Charleston Harbor. Here in what were once the stables, carriage house and slave quarters, guests enjoy newly refurbished luxury suites and amenities. www.21EastBattery.com // 843.556.0500

CHARMING INNS A collection of four unique inns all located in the historic district. CharmingInnsoffersanenchantingblendofhistory,hospitality,culture, cuisine, art, architecture, warmth and grace that delights and indulges our guests. www.charminginns.com // 843.723.7000 or 800.845.6119

FRANCIS MARION — 387 King Street Member Historic Hotels of America, 12-story landmark located at Marion Square, has unmatched views of the city and harbor. 235elegantlyappointedguestroomsandsuiteswithtriplesheetbedding,relaxingdayspa,parking,fitnesscenter,Starbucks™ andgiftshop.TheSwampFoxRestaurant&BaroffersclassicSouthern fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.francismarioncharleston.com // 843.722.0600 or 877.756.2121

HISTORIC CHARLESTON B&B RESERVATIONS — 55 Broad Street ExperiencetheoldworldofCharlestonbystayinginacarriagehousewithlovelywalledgardensoraluxuryapartmentintheHistoricDistrict,justminutesfromshops,restaurants,andtheMarketarea.Furnished,fullyequippedmonthlyrentalsarealsoavailablefor 30daysormore.CallMon-Fri,9am-5pm.Photosavailable. For more information, email: tlene.brown-hcbb@att.net www.historiccharlestonbedandbreakfast.com // 843.722.6606

THE INDIGO INN – 1 Maiden Lane CentrallylocatedonlystepsawayfromtheHistoricCityMarket,the Indigo Inn features 18th century charm and 21st century amenities.Experiencethebestofbothworldsasyourelaxinouropen-aircourtyard.Oursignature“Hunt”breakfastandwineandcheese service are included in all tariffs. For more information, email: info@indigoinn.com www.indigoinn.com // 843.577.5900 or 800.845.7639

THE JASMINE HOUSE – 64 Hasell Street Beginaneleganttradition:stayinaGreekRevivalmansionbuilt in1843.TheJasmineHouseprovidestruesoutherncomfort. Weoffershadypiazzasandacourtyardtorelaxinafteralong day of touring. Centrally located in a Charleston neighborhood. Enjoyourbreakfast&afternoonwineandcheeseservice. For more information, email: info@jasminehouseinn.com www.jasminehouseinnbnb.com // 843.577.0041 or 888.913.0488

MEETING STREET INN — 173 Meeting Street Looknofurther!Distinctivelodginginideallocationwithperioddécorandfour-posterricebeds,orientalrugs,hardwoodfloors,walledgardencourtyardwithrelaxingspa.Tariffsincludedeluxecontinentalbreakfastandafternoonrefreshments.Weareproudto upholdCharleston’slongstandingtraditionofgracioushospitality. Mention this ad when you make your reservation and receive a 20% DISCOUNT Sunday-Thursday. www.meetingstreetinn.com // 800.842.8022

DiningHOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. (HMGI) HMGIencompassestwocelebrateddiningdestinationsin Charleston,eachofwhichshowcasesinterpretationsofLowcountrycuisineatanunparalleledlevel.Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissancesinceitsopeningin1990andcontinuesasaforerunnerinupscaleSoutherncuisine.BlossomhighlightstheLowcountry’sbest seafoodthroughdishessourcedfromareafishermenandfarmers.www.hmgicharleston.com

SWAMP FOX RESTAURANT & BAR — 387 King Street Located in the historic Francis Marion Hotel overlooking Marion Square.TheSwampFoxoffersclassicSoutherncuisineforbreakfast,lunchanddinner.SpecialtiesspotlightlocalfruitsandvegetablesblendedwiththebelovedflavorsoftheSouth.KnownforawardwinningShrimpandGritsandjust-pickedingredientsforfarmersmarket themed dinners. www.francismarioncharleston.com // 843.724.8888

Real EstateTHE CASSINA GROUP 132 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 69 Morris Street, Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29403 309 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Especiallyfortoday’shomebuyersandsellers,TheCassinaGroupisCharleston’sinnovation-drivenrealestatefirm,withaprovenreputationfordeliveringstrongerresultsthroughleading-edgetechnologyandbuildinglastingrelationships. www.TheCassinaGroup.com // 843.628.0008

CARRIAGE PROPERTIES — 19 Exchange Street As the leading locally owned luxury real estate agency, the Carriage Propertiesteamspecializesinthesaleofhistoric,waterfrontandbeachfrontpropertiesinCharleston.Oursuccesscomesfromateamofagentswithunmatchedexperience,professionalismanddetermination.LetusshareourexperienceandpassionforCharleston with you. www.carriageprop.com // 843.266.8000

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THE SHOPS of HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION 108 MEETING STREET HOURS: M-S: 9 - 6, SUN: 12-5 MARKET SHOP of HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION 188 MEETING STREET HOURS: DAILY, 9:30 - 6

(843) 724-8484 • www.HistoricCharleston.org (No sales tax)

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TICKET PICK UP FOR HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS AND GLORIOUS GARDENS TOURS: Ticket purchases will be confirmed by e-mail; no tickets are mailed. Present your e-mail confirmation at the Festival Ticket Office in The Shops of Historic Charleston

Foundation, 108 Meeting Street, corner of Meeting and Chalmers streets, on or after March 13 to receive tickets and programs. The program will include a tour map and list of properties for your purchased tour(s).

Beginning March 13, the Ticket Office is open daily, 9 am-6 pm (closed Easter Sunday). Lines are shortest from 9-11 am and from 2:30-6 pm. Nearby parking is available in the public garage at 93 Queen Street.

TICKET PICK UP FOR LIVE LIKE A LOCAL EVENTS, FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON LECTURES, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND OTHER FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS: Ticket purchases will be confirmed by e-mail; no tickets are mailed. Present your email confirmation at the event venue beginning 20 minutes prior to the start of the event.

CHARLESTON ANTIQUES SHOW: Present your email confirmation at the event venue beginning 20 minutes prior to the start of the event.

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL: All events go on as scheduled, rain or shine. There are no cancellations or refunds.

If you are unable to use your tickets, you can:• Donate your tickets to Historic Charleston Foundation. Unused

tickets may be donated back to the Foundation as a tax-deductible contribution. Documentation regarding your tax-deductible gift will be provided.

• Exchange your tickets. Unused tickets may be exchanged within the 2018 Festival for a processing fee of $10 per ticket plus any difference in price (conditional upon availability and approval). No refunds are given for exchanges to lower-priced tickets.

Inquiries regarding unused tickets for the 71st Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens must be made by the end of April 2018.

PLEASE NOTE: Because our tours include old, historic structures and grounds, all attendees assume responsibility for any and all injuries, damages or losses they may incur or sustain while participating in a tour and relieve the Foundation and property owners of any liability for the same.

IMPORTANT TICKET PICK-UP INFORMATION

Nathaniel Russell House Museum, c.180851 Meeting Street

Aiken-Rhett House Museum, c.182048 Elizabeth Street

For more than two centuries, visitors have admired the grand Federal townhouse of Charleston merchant Nathaniel Russell. Set amid spacious gardens, the house is widely recognized as one of America’s most significant neoclassical dwellings. HOURS: Daily, 10 am-5 pm; Last tour begins at 4:15 pmADMISSION: $12 adult; $5 children 6-16, under 6 free $18 joint admission (Nathaniel Russell and Aiken-Rhett House Museums)

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The Aiken-Rhett House and its outbuildings are preserved as rare intact artifacts that survive to tell the story of their evolution through time, allowing visitors to explore the interconnections among all members of the Aiken household, both free and enslaved. HOURS: Daily, 10 am-5 pm; Last tour begins at 4:15 pmADMISSION: $12 adult; $5 children 6-16, under 6 free $18 joint admission (Nathaniel Russell and Aiken-Rhett House Museums)

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PHOTOGRAPHY: In accordance with South Carolina law, no photography is allowed on private property without the express written consent of the property owner. Private property includes exterior spaces such as porches, driveways, lawns and gardens, as well as building interiors. Gardens where photography is permitted during Glorious Gardens tours will be specifically noted in the Festival program, available March 13. No interior photography. Only still photography for private, non-commercial use will be allowed in the specified gardens, and photography cannot disrupt the normal flow of the tours or the experience of other visitors. No tripods, selfie-sticks or additional photography equipment.

CHILDREN: The tours are designed to provide an engaging experience for adults. Well-supervised children ages six and older are welcomed on the house and garden tours if tickets are purchased for them. Because of the risk to private property and collections, neither strollers, car seats, backpacks or children strapped in any manner to an adult may enter the private residences on tour. For more information visit: HistoricCharleston.org/FAQ

CELL PHONES: In consideration of other guests, please turn off cell phones at all tour and event sites, including both private houses and gardens.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: Most events held in public venues are accessible, and personal walkers and wheelchairs are welcomed. Please be aware that the private, historic houses and gardens on tour are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. Call the Festival Ticket Office, 843.722.3405, for questions regarding accessibility for special events.

WEAR FLAT SHOES: Tours may cover six to eight city blocks, sometimes over cobblestone streets, uneven sidewalks and stairs. Comfortable, flat-soled shoes will make your walk easier and protect the beautiful floors of historic houses.

RESTROOMS: Public restrooms are not readily available in residential neighborhoods. Restrooms at the Festival Ticket Office, 108 Meeting Street, are available for our guests daily 9 am-6 pm and are wheelchair accessible. See map on page 19 for more locations.

The Trustees and staff of Historic Charleston Foundation want your visit to be a wonderful experience. We provide the house and garden tours primarily in private venues, and the following guidelines ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our guests, homeowners and volunteers. Understanding these guidelines will help both you and others enjoy your visit to the fullest. We appreciate your cooperation.

GUIDELINES FOR AN ENJOYABLE TOUR

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Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street

Festival Ticket Office at The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation, 108 Meeting Street

The Market Shop of Historic Charleston Foundation 188 Meeting Street

Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth Street

Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street

Captain James Missroon House, 40 East Bay Street

Circa 1886 Restaurant, 149 Wentworth Street

Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street

First Baptist Church, 61 Church Street

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street

Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street

Unitarian Church, 4 Archdale Street

Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street

House & Garden ToursGeneral tour areas approximated; specific addresses not reflected.

Anson Street Tour

PLEASE NOTE: Glorious Gardens tours are not noted on this map as they are scattered throughout the historic neighborhoods.

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Broad Street TourCharlotte Street Tour

Church Street TourEast Battery TourKing Street Tour

Legare Street TourMeeting Street Tour

Rutledge Avenue TourSouth Battery TourTradd Street Tour

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