{"id":39561,"date":"2017-10-19T15:14:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T22:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soulofamerica1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=39561"},"modified":"2020-11-07T16:26:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T00:26:30","slug":"charleston-historic-sites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/charleston\/charleston-historic-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Charleston Historic Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Charleston Historic Sites<\/h2>\n
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Denmark Vesey Residence<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Denmark Vesey (1767-1822) was born enslaved on the Virgin Islands; He settled in this residence, opened his carpentry shop and became a successful businessman. He planned an uprising against slavery in 1822 that was thwarted by a leak beforehand. His home is a National Historic Landmark.
\nADDRESS: 56 Bull Street, Charleston, SC MAP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Aiken-Rhett House<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Built by merchant John Robinson in 1818 and acquired by William Aiken, Jr. in 1833 resulted in remodeling, which created one of Charleston’s most palatial residences. One of the nation’s most complete and compelling glimpses of early urban life for African Americans. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
\nADMISSION: Under $10
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-5p; Sun 2p-5p
\nADDRESS: 48 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, SC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 843-723-1159<\/p>\n

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