The historic Charles Hammond House renovation is making tremendous progress, with the main house slated for completion this fall. The owner James O’Neal has documented the renovation of the Revolutionary War Era house over the past year and a half. A video series currently runs on the Charles Hammond House Facebook page for anyone who wants to follow the progress and learn the unique secrets discovered in the home as the work progresses.

North Augusta’s Charles Hammond House is among the oldest homes in South Carolina. The house has stood the test of time for the entire history of the United States with humble beginnings as a Federal style, two-story pine “dogtrot” structure, built just before the American Revolution. The property was placed onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 in recognition of its legacy. Each hand-crafted “cut nail” and every hand-hewn, heart-of-pine beam witnessed the stories of the families who lived in this home throughout its evolution into the Greek Revival home standing today.

The original structure was built between 1765-1775 for Charles Hammond of Richmond County, Virginia. The building was designed with five rooms around a center hallway. Later, modifications made by Charles Goodwin Hammond transformed the home into the Greek Revival style. Those renovations, completed in 1830, included porches on three sides, four additional rooms, and a formal English garden with the red brick pathways.

Along with the restoration of the structures and grounds, these brick pathways are being recreated with signature engraved bricks that bear the names of Charles Hammond House enthusiasts. The Brick Campaign allows individuals and families who live and work in the River Region, as well as history-dedicated organizations and groups, to literally become a part of the history of this iconic place. Brick purchasers will leave their mark for future generations and become a part of the journey of the house. 

After the main house is complete, the barn and grounds renovations will begin. The house will not only be used for a variety of events, it will also be an educational site to be used for student and historic tours.

For more information about the Charles Hammond House, as well as info on the Brick Campaign, visit www.charleshammondhouse.com. To follow the home’s progress on Facebook, visit https://www.facebook.com/charleshammondhouse.