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Tour The Confederate Home

Have you ever walked past this door on Broad Street and wondered what lay beyond? On Thursday October 29, 2015 you can come on in look around and have a glass of wine and a nibble of food as well. Join the artists, residents and (are you familiar with Matt and Ted Lee? Well, their studio is here too!) all the others who call this home.

“The Confederate Home and College, a cherished institution in Charleston, was built circa 1800. From 1810-1825 it was the home of Gov. John Geddes. During this time President James Monroe visited here. Before the Civil War it operated as the Carolina Hotel and also housed the Federal Court. In 1867, Mary Amarinthia Snowden and her sister, Isabella Yates Snowden, established a home for Confederate widows and orphans. Later they started a college on the premises. It is still known as the Confederate Home. The spirit of compassion of the Snowden sisters lives on today as the Confederate Home and College is a source of 5 college scholarships and moderately priced housing for qualified resident.”

Tickets can be purchased through www.brownpapertickets.com and most of the proceeds go towards the continued maintenance and up-keep of the home itself.

Join the artists, residents and friends on October 29th for a wonderful event.