Experience the magic of the holiday season at South Carolina’s centuries-old houses that showcase seasonal trimmings, glittering trees and festive home tours.
Nathaniel Russell and Aiken-Rhett House Museums
In Charleston, experience a Victorian Christmas in the Lowcountry at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum and a 19thcentury holiday feast display at the Nathaniel Russell Museum with a combination ticket to both home tours.
47th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
Start at the Camden Archives & Museum on this self-guided tour of Camden’s historic homes and landmarks decked out in their Christmas finest. This fundraising event benefits the youth of Kershaw County.
Christmas Open House at the Governor’s Mansion
In South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia, explore this stately home atop Arsenal Hill during its annual open house every December. You’ll see charming holiday decor, hear carolers crooning iconic tunes and enjoy light refreshments, all for free.
Ashtabula & Woodburn Historic Homes
The Pendleton Historic Foundation features an annual Christmas Open House alternating between these two properties, outfitted in traditional holiday trimmings.
