Each year for charity, private homeowners around the state decorate their homes with holiday cheer and then agree to open their doors to the community to tour. If you’ve never been to a holiday tour of homes, then you’re in for a pleasant afternoon or evening. The tours below include daytime events as well as a candlelight tour of homes over in historic Camden. From festive decor to live music, food, and more, a tour of homes at Christmas is a feast for the soul. Take a look below at five holiday homes tours throughout the state, and then be sure to follow the reader comments for other tours added by readers!
1. Homes for the Holidays - two historic districts in Columbia
Explore private homes decked out for the holidays in Columbia's Shandon Hollywood-Rose Hill historic neighborhoods. From historic mansions to quaint little bungalows, explore and enjoy the festive spirit found in these private homes on the holiday house tour. The event takes place on December 8, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20. Learn more and purchase tickets from the official website here.
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2. Christmas in Olde York - Historic District of York
The historic homes on this annual tour take decking the halls very seriously. Expect to see grand old, historic homes decorated to the max and special touches including the occasional quartet of carolers dressed in attire befitting the home's era. What an afternoon/evening this will be! The event takes place for two days: December 7th and December 8th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can learn about the private homes opening their doors for this annual event at this link. Tickets are $10.
Tour seven historic homes in Beaufort's Bay Street area — all professionally decorated for the occasion. If you've ever wondered what these antebellum homes were like on the inside, then this is a perfect opportunity to find out. The tours take place November 23 and November 24, 2019. For more information, including tickets, see this event link on the event's Facebook page.
Now in its 43rd year, this annual event is a self-guided evening tour through private homes in Camden. Taking place on the evening of Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., the event is produced by the Camden Junior Welfare League. Tickets are $20 online in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Get more information at this link.
Visit private homes in historic Walterboro on this December 8, 2019 event. Enjoy the festive atmosphere inside several historic homes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at this link.
Visit private homes decorated to the nines on any of these holiday tours of homes in South Carolina this season for an outing that’s sure to make you feel merry and bright. Did we leave your favorite holiday tour of homes off the list? Feel free to add it, including a link to more details, in the comments below!
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