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Heyward-Washington House vs Middleton Place
Heyward-Washington House and Middleton Place are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Middleton Place is preferred by most writers compared to Heyward-Washington House. Middleton Place scores 89 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Heyward-Washington House
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87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's
"Home of Thomas Heyward, patriot leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence."
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Don't miss the formal gardens, which contain plants commonly used in the area in the late 18th century.
Lonely Planet
"Contains some lovely examples of Charleston-made mahogany furniture."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Lawyer and patriot Thomas Heyward was the original owner of this red-brick double house. The site on which the home stands is within the boundaries of the old walled city. "
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"Built in 1772, this was the townhome of Thomas Heyward Jr., Revolutionary patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence."
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Afar Magazine
"It's the only building of its kind open to the public in Charleston. "
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Middleton Place
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4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
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Travel + Leisure
"This 1741 historic plantation has an exquisite formal garden."
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Fodor's
"This former plantation is home to America's oldest landscaped gardens, begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton."
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Afar Magazine
"Middleton Place exists because of slavery—that's a stark reality that's not ignored by the exhibits throughout the sprawling plantation."
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"This carefully preserved, 18th-century plantation and National Historic Landmark features 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This is a place to spend time disappearing into the shrubbery, stumbling upon statuary, tiptoeing past sunbathing alligators, and learning about both stewardship and slavery."
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