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.
Time & Location
Mar 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
About the event
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we launch Charleston by Design with a glittering celebration of creativity, culture, and charm at the Opening Night Party. Guests will step into the storied halls of the historic Aiken-Rhett House Museum c.1820, where the past comes alive in the most delightfully unexpected ways.
Sip on imaginative craft cocktails, savor delectable hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy live music at the most anticipated event of the Charleston by Design weekend. In addition, guests will explore curated art installations tucked throughout the home — each a vibrant tribute to the timeless interplay between preservation and design. Dress to dazzle, mingle with kindred spirits, and toast to the beauty of Charleston’s timeless elegance and forward-thinking preservation-minded vision.
Tickets are limited; this event is for ages 21 and up. Please be mindful of the historic venue; we ask guests refrain from wearing stiletto heels to protect the fragile…