David Mantek presents the top five homes of historical significance to Charleston, South Carolina as well as the rest of the United States. Some of these homes predate the founding of our nation, and show how history has shaped not just architecture, but also people.

1. 5 Historic Homes in
Charleston, South Carolina
David Mantek
Charleston, South Carolina is full of history and,
likewise, full of beautiful historic homes that are
a must visit. Here are the top 5:

2. Heyward-
Washington House
This house predates the
founding of our nation as it
was built in 1772 as the home
of Thomas Heyward, Jr., who
was also a signer of the
Declaration of Independence.
The furniture in the home is
Charleston-made and features
an 18th century garden.

3. Middleton
Place House
Middleton Place House was
built in 1755 and was the
house of generations of
influential members of the
Middleton family. They were
rice barons who shaped the
history of the United States
from its foundations all
through to the Civil War.

4. Drayton Hall
This magnificent house
happens to be the oldest
unrestored plantation house
in the United States that is still
open to the public. The land
that it sits on is breathtaking
and visitors get to explore
many of its areas.

5. Edmondston-
Alston House
This house dates back to
1825 and has many of its
original paintings belong
to the Alston family along
with a great view of the
harbor from its second
floor.

6. Nathaniel
Russell House
This is a grand federal
townhouse that was completed
in 1808. Over generations, the
Russell House has changed
hands on various occasions,
including having been owned
by a previous Governor of
South Carolina and also
serving as a school.