Heyward-Washington House and Rainbow Row, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

The house was built in 1772 and was the residence of Thomas Heyward, Jr., a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.  Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina.

Heyward-Washington House: 87 Church St, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Rainbow Row: 83-107 E Bay St, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

On the way to the Heyward-Washington House.  The photo below is of St. Michael’s Church.

Keep walking to the Heyward-Washington House

Heyward-Washington House.

Built in 1772, this Georgian-style double house was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property features the only 1740s kitchen building open to the public in Charleston as well as formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 18th century.

The backyard

Looking back at the house

Inside the house, the first floor

The dining room

The guest reception room

George Washington has slept here in this house as a guest

Going upstairs

A bedroom

The furniture is original

Another bedroom

Withdrawing Room

Drawing Room

Go downstairs and out of the house

Out on the street again

Walking to the Rainbow Row

The Rainbow Row

This is a unique and historic area that is best known for the 14 houses that are painted in the colors of the rainbow and aptly named Rainbow Row. The homes are prime examples of the architecture that has made Charleston such an appealing destination for residents and tourists alike.

Walking back to where I started