The Garden Club of Charleston

Handsome Properties April 29, 2022

This month, we have the honor of introducing you to The Garden Club of Charleston, Inc.

39 South Battery Garden, a Handsome Properties Featured Listing.

Founded in Charleston, South Carolina in 1922 and federated in 1932, The Garden Club of Charleston Inc. is one of the most significant garden clubs in America. One of the oldest and largest, for 85 years, members have offered tours of private houses and gardens celebrating the historic fabric of the residences in downtown Charleston. These tours help fund numerous projects around the city creating a lasting impact benefiting the local community.

Photo by Charleston Garden Club, Sarah Alsati

Built on volunteer work, The Garden Club of Charleston has a long history of civic and beautification projects throughout the Holy City. This extraordinary club preserves and maintains some of our City’s most significant historic gardens, as well as hosting notable events such as plant sales highlighting native varieties and their Annual House and Garden Tours. Some of these notable gardens include:

Confederate Home Garden, Broad Street
Gateway Walk, Archdale Street
Heyward-Washington Garden, 87 Church Street

Photo by Charleston Garden Club, Sarah Alsati

Joseph Manigault Garden, 350 Meeting Street
Laura Bragg Boardroom Courtyard Garden, 360 Meeting Street
MUSC Healing Garden, 67 President Street
Philip Simmons Memorial Garden also referred to as the “Heart Garden”, Anson Street at Menotti
Legare Waring House Garden, West Ashley

Learn more about The Charleston Garden Club Inc., their gardens, and civic projects on their website.