South Carolina, Bluffton, Heyward House; Heyward House and Historical Center
Built in 1841, this timber-frame house reflects a West Indies architectural style adapted for South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It was a popular choice for planters’ seasonal homes before the Civil War and later became a common design for farmhouses. The large square attached kitchen was added to the main house in the 1930s. Today, the Heyward House serves as both a visitor center/historical center and a venue for special events. Located in the Bluffton National Historic District, it is a contributing property.
South Carolina, Bluffton, Heyward House; Heyward House and Historical Center
Built in 1841, this timber-frame house reflects a West Indies architectural style adapted for South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It was a popular choice for planters’ seasonal homes before the Civil War and later became a common design for farmhouses. The large square attached kitchen was added to the main house in the 1930s. Today, the Heyward House serves as both a visitor center/historical center and a venue for special events. Located in the Bluffton National Historic District, it is a contributing property.