History

George Washington’s visit in Charleston

The first president of the United States spent a week in the Holy City.

By Tatum Jacaruso
, May 4, 2023
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The Heyward-Washington House was built in 1772.

Photo by @timcline

Did you know? From May 2-9 in 1791, George Washington visited the Holy City on his Southern tour and stayed at the Heyward-Washington House on Church Street. Read more about his visit.

The house was built in 1772 and was home to Thomas Heyward Jr. , signer of the Declaration of Independence. Get tickets to visit the home + gardens as part of The Charleston Museum.

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Tatum Jacaruso
Tatum is based in Charleston, SC, and joined CHStoday as a City Editor in April 2021. She has previously written about food and travel across the Southeast. She loves trying new restaurants, exploring beach towns, and meeting local dogs in the Lowcountry.