The Joseph Manigault House

I really enjoyed our tour of this mansion and its garden.
The Joseph Manigault house was across the street from the Charleston Museum, so we were able to make easy use of our combo tickets (which also included admission to the Heyward-​Washington House). The architecture and history of Charleston is something that I really enjoy. This National Historic Landmark is full of both.
The mansion was built in 1803 for a family that made its wealth in rice. We walked the grounds and gardens while we waited for our tour to begin. We were taken on an informative and nicely paced tour of the house. There are touches throughout the home that were a nod to the family business. Gathering rooms were multi use and it was cool how they could rearrange the furniture to set up for gambling, dancing or socializing. Gorgeous furniture and architecture throughout the place. The floating staircase is the centerpiece of the mansion and an impressive feat of construction. It was self supported and could stand even without the walls. I loved the verandas here and how they set up rooms to allow for the wind, remember no AC. My inner Beavis and Butthead got a kick out of the «necessary», which is just a chair with a bowl under the seat. You may be rice moguls, but do you have TP?

This is the historic house across the street from the Charleston Museum, and you can get a deal combining admission to this, the museum, and one more historic house. We toured this one because it was nearby and looked nice from the outside.
I thought our docent was good and gave an interesting tour. The house was very nice and the furnishings inside are as pretty as you’d expect from the outside. As nice as it all was, I have a hard time getting interested in this period of history — thus the 3 star rating. Overall, though, if you like the look of the house, you’ll probably like the tour.

charlestonian architecture is so radically different than what we typically see on the west coast, and for that reason, i think the joseph manigault house is worth a visit!
now owned by the charleston museum, this house is a true landmark. the adams-​style interior design, as well as the furniture, and art, all tell the story of the elegant and sophisticated city that is charleston and its people, especially some of its most notables.
tickets can be purchased at the museum next door, and if you visit both the museum and house, there is a discount. allow yourself about 30 minutes for the tour, and maybe a bit more to just walk around, as the grounds are lovely too!

I very much enjoyed the surrounding garden and the tour with the history and stories behind the house. Beautiful plastering and antiques are seen in here. 30 minutes tour.