Joseph Manigault House

The Joseph Manigault House has been restored by the Charleston Museum to showcase the remarkable architectural heritage Charleston, South Carolina is famous for. From the beautiful collection of early 19th century furnishings to the spectacular, sweeping circular staircase on the north end of the house, this elegant mansion reflects the household of the wealthy family who called it home.

A Passion for Architecture

The Manigault family were plantation owners descended from French Huguenots. Their considerable wealth was built by growing and trading rice in colonial South Carolina. Built in 1803, the three-story brick house was designed by architect Gabriel Manigault for his brother Joseph. Brothers Gabriel and Joseph Manigault both studied in Europe where Gabriel became fascinated with architecture. The light-filled rooms and Roman-inspired decor of the Joseph Manigault House reflect Adam-style architecture (or Federal architecture as it became known in post-Revolutionary War America), the neo-classical design style that was in fashion for upper-class residences in 18th century England and Scotland. A tour of the home reveals beautiful rooms restored to their original colour schemes. Outside the house, the period garden features a temple gate.

Visiting Joseph Manigault House

The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street across from the Charleston Museum, which owns and operates this site along with the main museum and the Heyward-Washington House.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 13. Discounted tour tickets are available for those visiting the other sites.

For more information call 843-722-2996 or e-mail at info@charlestonmuseum.org.

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