Heyward-Washington House

Though it was built in 1722, this house’s most famous resident was George Washington, who rented it during his tour of the southern colonies in 1791. The original owner, Thomas Heyward, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and had been a prisoner of war in the American Revolution. A wealthy plantation owner, he built the house to escape summertime malaria scares in the country. The furniture is predominantly Charleston-made and features some of the best pieces in the country. The house also has a lovely, traditional garden in the back.