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    The Calhoun Mansion

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    #73 of 251 things to do in Charleston
    Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks, Museums, More
    16 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401-2724
    +1 843-722-8205
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    One of Charleston's architectural treasures, this historic mansion owned by George Walton Williams transports visitors back in time.

    About The Calhoun Mansion

    One of Charleston's architectural treasures, this historic mansion owned by George Walton Williams transports visitors back in time.
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    1,353 reviews
    • Excellent51%
    • Very good22%
    • Average11%
    • Poor10%
    • Terrible6%
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    “current owners” (47 reviews)
    “private residence” (40 reviews)
    “private home” (31 reviews)
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    16 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401-2724
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    We Did Not Like It

    We visited several historical homes in Charleston and this one was the one we liked the least. It was also the one we paid the most expensive admission price at $17 per person. It is more a building housing an overwhelming amount of articles from...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    OCD Overload

    We were extremely disappointed with the Calhoun Mansion. This beautiful home is a sight to see from the outside, and you think the same will be true inside....but once inside, it's a cluttered abundance of antiques from everywhere on the continent. We tried hard to...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Fun

    It was nice seeing the inside of the big mansion. There is a lot of stuff inside to look at. The craftsmanship is nice!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    A Matter of Taste

    It isn’t possible to appreciate this lovely old house because every inch of the walls and table tops and very nearly every inch of the floors are literally covered with an eclectic collection of stuff. Maybe expensive stuff, but stuff. Some may relish this. If...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Magnificent home but too cluttered to enjoy !

    The Calhoun mansion is an awesome home to see along with the spectacular gardens ! But once inside we were very disappointed by the tour and the guide who wanted to talk more about the private collection of antiques by the current owner. You can't...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    amazing collection

    This house/museum is actually occupied by the owner most evenings. He has an amazing collection of artifacts from the guilded age from all over the world. The contents are overwhelming, and there is stunning beauty. (lots of oohs and ahhs) The docent guided tour is...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A must-see attraction for people who love historic homes, art, and antiques!

    The Calhoun Mansion is a beautifully preserved historic building CHOCK FULL of art and antiques from the guilded age. If you love old homes, art, and antiques you HAVE TO visit here. The guided tour is fabulous, and the guide was able to answer all...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Will not refund if you cancel

    I booked the Grand Tour of the Calhoun Mansion for my daughter and her husband. Due to illness they called the Mansion to cancel (which, on the ticket say can be done for any reason) and get the $159.00 refunded. Though we have tried for...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A Gem

    My family and I stumbled upon this gem as we were touring the historic district of Charleston. We were told that if we liked history, we should visit the Calhoun Mansion. I am a history teacher so I absolutely was on board to visit this...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Disappointing

    We were looking forward to our tour of this beautiful historic mansion. As we waited outside to begin the guided tour inside, we walked around the manicured grounds and well kept building. But once inside, we were told that most all the various items inside...More

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    Dora1893
    18 November 2017|
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    Response from Frankie V | Property representative |
    it was named after the grand son of John C Calhoun, Patrick, married sarah Williams.
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    Dora1893
    18 November 2017|
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    Response from Abbie007 | Reviewed this property |
    Although the house was built by George Williams, at his death it was inherited by his son-in-law, Patrick Calhoun. The house was called the Calhoun Mansion from that time.
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