The Nathaniel Russell House is one of the most important historical homes in Charleston. To visit, choose between a single house admission ticket or a combo ticket, which includes both this and the Aiken-Rhett House. Once inside, explore on a docent-led tour of the property or take a self-guided audio tour, available via the free Historic Charleston Foundation app. Many Charleston walking, carriage, and bus tours go by the house, but few take you inside.
The Nathaniel Russell House is a must-see for history buffs or first-time visitors.
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the house.
Admission is free for children under 6.
The house is wheelchair accessible.
The Nathaniel Russell House is in the South of Broad neighborhood, within easy walking distance of most areas of historic Charleston. The nearest public bus stop is at Broad Street / Meeting Street, serviced by bus No. 211.
The house is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with docent-led tours available throughout the day. Plan your visit in the winter holiday season for a candlelight tour of the home decorated for the holidays.
Nathaniel Russell was a prosperous shipping merchant and slave trader who married into one of Charleston’s wealthiest families. He built his townhome as a way to show off this immense wealth. At a time when the average house was valued at US $262, Russell’s home cost US $80,000 to build.
