Comments on: Aiken-Rhett House

By: Barb MacNeil

Barb MacNeil — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:08:03 +0000

John Robinson, Charleston merchant, was my fourth great grand uncle. It was thrilling to see the house where he and his family once lived. It was equally exciting to read “In 1825, several of Robinson’s ships were captured and burned by the French. Although not legally liable for the cargo aboard the ships, he felt obligated to repay the planters for the loss of their crops. In order to raise capital he was forced to sell the home to William Aeken in 1827.” I just wish my grandad Robinson was still here for me to relate this story to him. Thank you so much for preserving the home and letting so many people enjoy it.

By: Scott Robinson

Scott Robinson — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:09:23 +0000

My fourth Great-Grandfather was Charleston merchant John Robinson. My wife and I visited Charleston last week and took a wonderful tour of the (Robinson) Aiken-Rhett House. We had the pleasure of meeting Brandy Culp, the curator of the museum house. It was a truly great experience. The staff of the museum as well as the staff of the Historic Charleston Foundation Gift Shop were so friendly and helpful. We look forward to visiting again!

By: SCIWAY

SCIWAY — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:29:37 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story Rhonda!

By: Rhonda Earney

Rhonda Earney — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:35:09 +0000

William Aiken was my father’s Great Uncle. Before my father, Eugene C. England, passed in 2009 I took my parents to the Aiken-Rhett home for a tour. I then took them to the cemetery and where we found Governor Aiken’s grave. This meant a great deal to all of us and made us proud to be related to him — and to be residents of South Carolina.