Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House

Celebrate the holidays as Charleston’s elite did with a candlelight tour of the Aiken-Rhett House. In the 1820s, formal dinners and family gatherings reflected the wealth and status of families whose fortunes were tied to plantation agriculture. Tables were set with imported porcelain, fine china, and polished silver, and meals often featured multiple courses blending Lowcountry staples with international delicacies. Evenings extended into music, dancing, and elaborate entertaining, all made possible by the labor of enslaved men and women on the property. By candlelight, visitors can experience how the antebellum elite marked the holiday season with elegance, display, and family tradition in one of Charleston’s most iconic homes. Aiken-Rhett House Candlelight Tours are offered on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5. Tours depart on the half-hour and last approximately 45 minutes. Saturday, December 5th at: Tickets are required for each tour time and guests are asked to arrive between 10–15 minutes before tour time. Guests are encouraged to enjoy holiday-inspired beverages after the tour. The House Museum is not handicap accessible or stroller friendly. Recommended for ages 12 and above. Tickets are required, and advance purchase is recommended. $45 per person. Questions? Reach out to our team at [email protected]