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Edmondston-Alston House

21 East Battery Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401

Featured Review : When we arrived at 21 East Battery, we were confronted with a lovely three-story Federal-Greek Revival city house that was in the process of being painted. A sign in front of the house informed us it was the Edmonston-A...See Full Review

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Edmondston-Alston House Reviews

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  • 4 out of 5 stars by windblown from Winston-salem, North Carolina
  • April 24, 2008
Quote: I stumbled upon this historic home tour while walking along the waterfront. I was taking photos and noticed the beutiful home framed by mature palm trees and decorated with brilliant spring blossoms., when I realized tours were open to the public.... Read the full Edmondston-Alston House review
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Edmondston-Alston House

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Mary Dickinson from Marlborough, Connecticut
  • April 3, 2005
Edmondston-Alston House
Quote: When we arrived at 21 East Battery, we were confronted with a lovely three-story Federal-Greek Revival city house that was in the process of being painted. A sign in front of the house informed us it was the Edmonston-Alston House. We walked up... Read the full Edmondston-Alston House review

From journal More Charleston

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Edmondston-Alston House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
  • March 26, 2005
Edmondston-Alston House
Quote: One of the most beautiful places you can visit in Charleston is the Edmonton-Alston House. It is open to the public, and you take a guided tour through this wonderful home. The tour is included in your admission, and you must take the tour in order... Read the full Edmondston-Alston House review

From journal Charleston, the grand dame of the South

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Edmondston-Alston House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Taylor Shelby from Charleston, South Carolina
  • January 14, 2005
Edmondston-Alston House
Quote: The Edmondston-Alston House is one of the properties owned by the Middleton Place Foundation. It occupies one of the best lots in the entire city of Charleston and is the only house museum located on the Battery. The house was built in 1825 and... Read the full Edmondston-Alston House review

From journal House Museums of Charleston

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The Edmondston-Alston House - Part Two

Quote: Susan Pringle Alston, daughter of Charles, lived in this house until her death in 1921, and is credited with much of the home’s preservation. She never married, and little wonder. Although she was certainly attractive enough to attract a mate, she... Read the full Edmondston-Alston House review

From journal Charleston Charms

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The Edmondston-Alston House - Part One

The Edmondston-Alston House - Part One
Quote: Part One of Two The winds were brisk along the Battery that afternoon, so we stepped into the first place we were invited. Waiting in the vestibule for the 4 p.m. tour a small crowd began to mount. We were advised by the little ladies who... Read the full Edmondston-Alston House review

From journal Charleston Charms