Edmondston-Alston House

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21 East Battery Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401(843) 722-7171
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    Sightseeing
  • Hours:

    Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. and Mon. 1:30-4:30
  • Price:

    $12; $41 with combination ticket for Middleton Place
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Pop-in to a Heavenly View

by windblown

Winston-salem, North Carolina

April 24, 2008

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 more
Edmonston Alston House
Edmonston Alston House

by zabelle

Portland, Connecticut

July 7, 2005

Best of IgoUgo Edmonston Alston House 21 East Battery 21 East Battery is a very historic site. One of the earliest forts in Charleston, Fort Mechanic once stood here. The mansion was constructed in 1825 for Scottish merchant Charles Edmondston. It is designed in ...Read more

From journal Cultural Charleston

Edmondston-Alston House
Edmondston-Alston House

by Mary Dickinson

Marlborough, Connecticut

April 3, 2005

Best of IgoUgo 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 more

From journal More Charleston

Edmondston-Alston House
Edmondston-Alston House

by vampirefan

Charlotte, North Carolina

March 26, 2005

Best of IgoUgo 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 more
Edmondston-Alston House
Edmondston-Alston House

by Taylor Shelby

Charleston, South Carolina

January 14, 2005

Best of IgoUgo 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 more


The Edmondston-Alston House - Part Two

by smmmarti guide

Lahaina, Hawaii

April 9, 2002

Best of IgoUgo 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 more

From journal Charleston Charms

The Edmondston-Alston House - Part One
The Edmondston-Alston House - Part One

by smmmarti guide

Lahaina, Hawaii

April 9, 2002

Best of IgoUgo 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 more

From journal Charleston Charms