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Opening Night Party
Opening Night Party
Thu, Mar 12
Aiken-Rhett House
The most anticipated event of the weekend, celebrate the Charleston by Design 2026 season at the historic Aiken-Rhett House with speakers, talent, and the debut of an exclusive installation. Ages 21+. $250.

Events

  • Themed Walking Tours: Sanctuaries, Steeples & Graveyards
    Themed Walking Tours: Sanctuaries, Steeples & Graveyards
    Thu, Mar 12
    Mar 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    In a specially curated series for Charleston by Design, join partners Walk and Talk Charleston on a tour focused with a Lowcountry theme. $40 per person.
  • Opening Night Party
    Opening Night Party
    Thu, Mar 12
    Aiken-Rhett House
    Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    The most anticipated event of the weekend, celebrate the Charleston by Design 2026 season at the historic Aiken-Rhett House with speakers, talent, and the debut of an exclusive installation. Ages 21+. $250.
  • Themed Walking Tours: Ironwork
    Themed Walking Tours: Ironwork
    Fri, Mar 13
    Capt. James Missroon House
    Mar 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    In a specially curated series for Charleston by Design, join partners Walk and Talk Charleston on a tour focused with a Lowcountry theme. $40 per person.
  • Design in Mind I: Douglas Friedman with Stellene Volandes
    Design in Mind I: Douglas Friedman with Stellene Volandes
    Fri, Mar 13
    Second Presbyterian Church, c.1808
    Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Second Presbyterian Church, c.1808, 342 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Kick off the 2026 Design in Mind Lecture Series with Douglas Friedman at Second Presbyterian Church c.1808 in conversation with Stellene Volandes. $75 per person | Includued with Insider's Pass
  • Design in Mind II: Nina Campbell
    Design in Mind II: Nina Campbell
    Fri, Mar 13
    Second Presbyterian Church, c.1808
    Mar 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Second Presbyterian Church, c.1808, 342 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Few voices in design carry the legacy and charm of Nina Campbell, whose iconic interiors have defined elegance for decades. Design in Mind Lecture Series continues at Second Presbyterian Church c.1808. $75 per person | Included with Insider's Pass
  • Home and Design Tour
    Home and Design Tour
    Fri, Mar 13
    Addresses provided prior to tour.
    Mar 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Addresses provided prior to tour.
    Designed only for Charleston by Design 2026, tour beautiful interiors of private Charleston residences. $200
  • Current Conversation: Robert Rufino
    Current Conversation: Robert Rufino
    Fri, Mar 13
    Mar 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join The Urban Electric Co. for a behind-the-scenes documentary following street theater artist Robert Rufino. Space is limited. $100
  • Themed Walking Tours: Living Museum
    Themed Walking Tours: Living Museum
    Sat, Mar 14
    Capt. James Missroon House
    Mar 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    In a specially curated series for Charleston by Design, join partners Walk and Talk Charleston on a tour focused with a Lowcountry theme. $40 per person.
  • Design in Mind III: Nickey Kehoe
    Design in Mind III: Nickey Kehoe
    Sat, Mar 14
    Navy Yard Charleston
    Mar 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Navy Yard Charleston
    NEW for 2026, join us at Navy Yard Charleston for an engaging conversation with Nickey Kehoe. $75 per person | Included with Insider's Pass
  • Insider's Lunch
    Insider's Lunch
    Sat, Mar 14
    Mar 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    TBA
    Insider's Pass holders are invited to a private cocktail soirée set in the heart of Ansonborough, Charleston’s oldest and most storied neighborhood, at a private residence.
  • Design in Mind IV: Michael Smith
    Design in Mind IV: Michael Smith
    Sat, Mar 14
    Navy Yard Charleston
    Mar 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Navy Yard Charleston
    NEW for 2026, join us at Navy Yard Charleston for an engaging conversation with Michael Smith. $75 per person | Included with Insider's Pass
  • ACBA Tour with Christian Sottile
    ACBA Tour with Christian Sottile
    Sat, Mar 14
    American College of the Building Arts
    Mar 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    American College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Renowned architect Christian Sottile will share insights on new projects designed in partnership with the American College of the Building Arts, followed by a tour of the world-class school. $45
  • Insider's Cocktail Event
    Insider's Cocktail Event
    Sat, Mar 14
    Private residence
    Mar 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Private residence
    Insider's Pass holders are invited to a private cocktail soirée set in the heart of Ansonborough, Charleston’s oldest and most storied neighborhood, at a private residence.
  • Current Conversation: Louise Iuel Brockedorff Albinus
    Current Conversation: Louise Iuel Brockedorff Albinus
    Mar 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join The Urban Electric Co. For a salon-style discussion with Louise Iuel-Brockdorff Albinus to dive deeper into the journey to restore her family home; a 13th century castle. Space is limited. $100
  • Art and Mimosas
    Art and Mimosas
    Sun, Mar 15
    Aiken-Rhett House
    Mar 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Join us for a toast farewell to the Charleston by Design 2026 season at the historic Aiken-Rhett House, c.1820. Ages 21+. $250.
  • Themed Walking Tours: Pink Houses
    Themed Walking Tours: Pink Houses
    Sun, Mar 15
    Capt. James Missroon House
    Mar 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    In a specially curated series for Charleston by Design, join partners Walk and Talk Charleston on a tour focused with a Lowcountry theme. $40 per person.
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