Open for touring on Saturday 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4:30 pm and Sunday 2 to 4:30 pm.
*Weekday hours vary per semester based on graduate and undergraduate student schedules*
Closed University holidays, Home Football Game Days, for special events and staff training, conferences, and holidays.
Hanover House was moved to the South Carolina Botanical Garden in 1994.
Hanover House was moved to the Clemson Campus in the 1940's and reconstructed. In 1994, it was moved to the South Carolina Botanical Garden. This beautiful 18th Century home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Hanover House built by Paul de St.Julien
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Hanover House prior to moving to Clemson
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Doorway Wreaths
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Handmade Wreath of Cryptomeria and Carolina Sapphire Cypress
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Cryptomeria, Carolina Sapphire Cypress, and Nellie R. Stevens Holly Garland
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Peu a Peau inscribed in the chimney
In 1714, Paul de St. Julien planned to build Hanover out of brick. After the foundation of the house was completed, there wasn't enough brick to finish the house. He had to fire bricks two more times before he had enough brick to finish the chimneys. When the chimneys were finally finished, he had "Peu a Peu" inscribed on in the top, French for "Little by Little." Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Hanover House Chimney
The top of the largest chimney was moved intact to preserve the "Peu a Peu" inscription. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Drawing Room
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Drawing Room
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Drawing Room Fireplace
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René Ravenel Portrait
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Dining Room
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Suzanne LeNobel Ravenel Portrait
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Dining Room
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Dining Room
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
The staircase is an interesting architectural feature.
The steps are extremely narrow, and the tread is unequal. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Upstairs Hall
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North Bedroom
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North Bedroom
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Southwest Bedroom
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Southwest Bedroom
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Northwest Corner Bedroom
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Colonial Tricorn Hat
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18th Century Artifacts
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
18th Century Artifacts
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
