Heyward - Washington House
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The Heyward-Washington House is located at: 87 Church Street The location of the Heyward-Washington House is in the boundaries of the
old Walled City (No. 72 in the 1694 Grand Modell). The property was purchased by
Colonel Daniel Heyward in 1770. He began construction of the current house
in 1772. In 1773 he gave it to his son, Thomas Heyward, for a
wedding present. Thomas and his wife, Elizabeth, lived there whenever they
were in the city. Thomas quit using the house after Elizabeth died in
childbirth. After that time Thomas rented the house out. In 1791, when George Washington visited Charleston, the town decided that Thomas
Heyward's house would be the best place for him to stay. So for about a
week President Washington lived in the house. He is said to have
entertained many of the townspeople and also had an afternoon with some of the
prominent ladies of Charleston. This visit is why the name Washington was
added to make it the Heyward-Washington House. Today the house contains a valuable collection of eighteenth century
Charleston-made furniture. Its quality and refinement reflect the wealth
and sophistication of the colonial city. The furniture is truly beautiful
and would be worth the tour even without the history of the house! KAT'S VIEW The Heyward-Washington House was very nice. There was a cabinet that was
13 different pieces put together just so that they could get it through the
door. This I found very interesting. There was a garden there too.
The garden was very nice. There were different types of roses, shrubs, and trees.
Charleston, SC 29403
Voice: 843-722-2996
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