Abiel Bolles House – College of Charleston

Abiel Bolles House - College of Charleston is a university in Charleston, SC, located at 7 College Way. Founded in 1770, it is the oldest educational institution south of Virginia and the 13th oldest in the United States. The College offers a broad range of undergraduate degree programs and 22 master’s degree programs, supported by more than 75 research, teaching, and support labs. It also hosts 19 NCAA Division I teams with 300 student-athletes. The institution serves students through personalized academics, faculty-mentored projects, internships, community partnerships, and global study opportunities. The College of Charleston Alumni Association, an international organization of more than 93,000 graduates, has been in continuous operation since June 13, 1888.

The Abiel Bolles House, located at 5 College Way, was originally constructed circa 1826 by Abiel Bolles, a teacher from Connecticut. Bolles opened a female academy on the property and later built 7 and 9 College Way as the school expanded. The College acquired the residences in 1971. The building is currently home to the English Department, with its main office listed as building number 49 on the campus map. Anton Vander Zee serves as the Department Chair, located in Room 203 at 5 College Way. The Department of English also has a mailing address at 66 George Street. J. Michael Duvall serves as Associate Chair in Room 301 at 74 George Street, and Callie Fleming Renner is the Administrative Coordinator in Room 201 at 5 College Way.

The College of Charleston ranks No. 4 top public college in the south and No. 6 most innovative school in the region according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report edition. It also ranks No. 4 for veterans among southern institutions. The campus features iconic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, including the historic Cistern Yard. The Office of Admissions is located at 6 Green Way, and self-guided walking tours are available from the Office of Admissions at 65 George Street. The College provides various admission pathways, including first-year, transfer, graduate, international, and re-admit applications. It also offers the CharlestonLife program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The College of Charleston stands as a historic pillar of higher education in Charleston, combining its 250-year legacy with modern academic excellence and a vibrant student community.

The Abiel Bolles House sits on College Way in Charleston, SC, near Cistern Yard and the Kathleen K. Lightsey Garden.

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