We just stumbled upon this home as we were walking to The Battery. We were planning to tour a historic home and decided to stop in. The tour was interesting and I liked that Bob, our tour guide, didn't rush us through the home. The view from the piazza was beautiful and I loved the stories of how people sat... More

This home is beautiful! The tour was given by a very nice lady that gave us so much info on the house, it's owners and it's history. Loved seeing all the woodwork and some original furniture. The library room was impressive.

This house has a very interesting history. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and make the tour a memorable experience. The house is located on this historic Charleston Battery. I highly recommend this attraction.

Edmonston-Alston House has strong ties with the Middleton plantation and as a result, the two places offer a combo ticket for $49 (visited in May, 2013) to tour both places. Definitely worth the combo price. House has been preserved and furnished according to the period and the docents are well-informed and eager to share their knowledge of the place. Not... More

Nicely preseved old antebellum home, right on the battery in Charlston. The inhabitants could watch the bombardment of Ft. Sumter during the Civil War from their balcony. If you like touring historic homes, this is a great place to visit ($12 ea). It's also in the heart of the historic district, so there's plenty to see in the area, after... More

This was a 30 minute tour and was well worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and this tour gives a great look back at the history of the house and its occupants.

This home is very authentic; it's even furnished with the original furniture of the Alston family. If your touring homes, this one must be on your list.

This is a tour that shouldn't be missed. The history of the home and its inhabitants is told by a knowledgeable tour guide. I could just imagine Joseph Alston, the husband of Theodosia Burr, standing at the windows of the house, hoping that she would one day return to him after she became missing during a sea voyage in 1812.

On a recent trip up from Florida, we visited Charleston for a weekend! While we did not plan enough time to experience all of the city's charm, we found that the Edmonston-Alston House provided a look into the lives of some of Charleston's influential citizens! It also improved our understanding of life in colonial times! Definitely a worthwhile stop!