At the Charleston Governor's House, civility and romance are a tradition. Declared a National Historic Landmark, the former Governor's Mansion was built in 1760 and was the former home of Edward Rutledge, one of South Carolina's representatives to the First Continental Congress in 1775 and the youngest person to ratify and sign the Declaration of Independence a year later. After his capture and imprisonment by the British, he became governor of South Carolina and lived in this stately home. Today, one of the finest suites in the inn bears his name. When the weather is fine, a private porch makes a good spot for conversation.
Hardwood floors extend throughout the inn.
Within walking distance of the inn are the other magnificent homes and gardens of the historic district of Charleston, the Battery and the Old Market. This property has been featured in Southern Living, Discerning Traveler and Golf Digest. The inn's Living Room has triple-hung windows and an 1836 grand piano. The inn's original Kitchen House offers suites with living room and fireplace. Governor's House Inn is a magnificent National Historic Landmark reflecting the 18th-century civility and grace of the South's Golden Age.