Boone hall spanning 738 acres provides a variety of tours and exhibits detailing plantation life, including black history and details on the slaves who lived at the plantation. House is a museum and gift shop, therefore it is not accessible after hours as part of the event space. Magnolia plantation and gardens admission information the gardens and grounds ticket is the basic admission and must be purchased in order to buy tickets for the house, nature train, nature boat, andor the slavery to freedom tours. That history is deeply intertwined with that of the slaves who worked. Rooted in rich history and the deep culture of the south, our beginning dates back to 1676 when the drayton family called magnolia home. The magnolia plantation highlights portions of the gullah culture that remarkably blossomed in this often brutal environment, and features five cabins that are open to. It was all the great contradiction of life in a golden era. But there is one problem, the family that built the platation, had an ugly. Since the civil war, the extensive gardens have drawn patrons regularly to enjoy their breathtaking beauty. The silos are the backdrop for a variety of events hosted by magnolia throughout the year. The compulsion to engage the charleston areas complex history as.
This is critical because you need to know how to pace yourself throughout the tours. This book is a foremost work on the history of the state. A former plantation turned cemetery along the cooper river. Magnolia plantation was established by ambrose lecomte ii and his wife julia buard lecomte in 1835. Since that time, the plantation and gardens have evolved and grown into one of the greatest public gardens in america with a rich history. Feb 20, 2019 magnolia greens golf plantation, located approximately 5 miles south of wilmington off u. Magnolia plantation parking find reserved parking near. Benjamin and ann had a daughter, ann, who married james p. Magnolia greens golf plantation life in brunswick county.
Adelaide hair talked about the influence of french creole culture in louisianas history at magnolia mound plantation. In 1753, jean baptiste lecomte i received a land grant on both sides of the cane river laying the foundation for a cotton plantation unrivaled in the cane river region. This popular, partly wild botanical garden 200ha is renowned for its springblooming azaleas, and a plantation house, magnolia plantation, that was part of thomas draytons estate in the 17c. The family owned the rice plantation for the next 15 generations, utilizing slave labor to build a network of irrigation. Magnolia plantation the green book of south carolina. This long book652 pagestakes place in natchez and natchez underthehill in 1833. Magnolia plantation travel channels ghost adventures. Founded in 1676 by the drayton family, magnolia plantation is home to the.
Magnolia plantation and gardens is a beautiful wedding venue based in charleston, south carolina. The latest news, events and tours at magnolia plantation. The plantation also features a swamp garden boardwalk that allows visitors to enjoy birding, a nature train that takes visitors on a picturesque ride throughout the plantation, and a restored slave street that provides an excellent history tour of african american life at magnolia. Magnolia plantation is located near charleston and directly across the ashley river from. Founded by the drayton family, who had then recently immigrated from barbados, the plantation has seen generations of draytons come and go. Exclusive golf course information, specifications and golf course details at magnolia plantation golf club. The spirits of magnolia cemetery tour gives you exclusive access to charlestons most hauntingly beautiful victorian burial grounds. As part of the effort, stacy turner has been named to a new position. Whats new at magnolia plantation and gardens charleston, sc. The site was declared a national historic landmark in 2001, significant as one of the most intact 19thcentury plantation complexes in the nation, as it is complete with a suite of slave cabins and numerous outbuildings and period technology. If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your. The neighborhood is well established and features mature landscaping and single family homes, condos and townhouses built by quality homebuilders.
Experience magnolias unique home decor online market, lifestyle journal, design blog, silos, and reality properties, all owned and operated by chip and joanna gaines. The spirits of magnolia cemetery tour bulldog tours in. It is, however, rather a long book which for some may be a problem. The house isnt particularly interesting and the grounds, while nice, arent really noteworthy either. Magnolia plantation and gardens has embarked on a multiyear environmental project to reestablish and diversify native plants varieties and rejuvenate the wildlife habitat in the 60acre audubon swamp garden. Highway 17 in leland, offers convenient living in a relaxed atmosphere.
Magnolia plantation and gardens, located on the ashley river near charleston, south carolina, is one of the worlds last surviving nineteenthcentury romantic gardens. The plantation the plantation series book 1 by george mcneill. Cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 2011 lcv cities. As a result, magnolia also enjoys being charlestons first tourist destination. Five restored former slave cabins, occupied from the 1850s. No information is available on magnolia plantation. By booking with parking panda you can avoid the hassle of parking in downtown charleston. Charleston plantations showcase storied past things to.
The plantation was established in 1676 by draytons who migrated from barbados. Magnolia plantation tour with transportation from charleston 190. In the later years of her life, she held court on the porch at 9 east battery in charleston. One of the oldest estates in south carolina, magnolia plantation dates to 1672. The africanamerican experience in ohio 18501920 is a digital collection brought together from a number of individual sources specifically for this project. In 1870 they extended an invitation to visitors to experience the thousands of beautiful flowers in their famous romantic gardens. Magnolia plantation and gardens sc picture project. Magnolia plantation and gardens charleston, south carolina.
Magnolia plantation and gardens plantation and gardens corp, magnolia, fell. As part of the effort, stacy turner has been named to a new position audubon swamp garden naturalist. This way you can choose the best one for you and know what to expect on your visit. Reviews from magnolia plantation and gardens employees about magnolia plantation and gardens culture, salaries, benefits, work life balance, management, job security, and more. The first floor of the inn offers two sitting parlors for your enjoyment and a formal dining room where a full breakfast is served each morning on your schedule. Jason and piper move into a new house in new orleons, louisianna. Reviews from magnolia plantation and gardens employees about management.
Offering expansive views of grand live oaks, manicured gardens and an open pasture from the beautiful plantation house veranda, this site is rich with history and tradition. A petting zoo with local animals is one of the familyfriendly aspects, as is the peacock cafe. Charlestons magnolia plantation and gardens free tours by foot. The plantation the plantation series book 1 by george. It is one of the oldest plantations in the south, and listed on the national register of historic places. Magnolia greens golf plantation, located approximately 5 miles south of wilmington off u. The past comes to life during the awardwinning from slavery to freedom tour. Thomas cater had one son, benjamin franklin cater, who married anne armstrong, a niece of the wyllys family of the village plantation on st. Magnolia plantation and garden3550 ashley river roadcharleston, s. Originally built for thomas ellis and remained in his hands until 1874, when he sold it to captain john jackson shaffer, c. There are several plantations in the charleston area, but few are as historic and notable as magnolia. Magnolia plantation and gardens by magnolia plantation and. Founded in 1676 by the drayton family, magnolia plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the american revolution through the civil war and beyond.
What a thoughtful and generous thing to offer to the community. They are eager to step back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, gaining a deeper understanding of charlestons past. Renowned internationally, magnolias historic camellia collection blooms in the winter and vibrant azaleas splash color in the spring. Located in the heart of magnolia s garden, the veranda provides an unforgettable setting for your special day. The time was not all magnolia blossoms and crinolines. Wanted more of a plantation experience but thats not really what this is. Originally a 1790s rice plantation, magnolia cemetery was founded in 1849 on the banks of the cooper river in downtown charleston. I show the property to prospective brides and corporate leaders and book their events. Hoping to start a life together, jason and piper own a plantation that sits on 16 acres of land. Magnolia plantation, built in 1834 but architectural evidence suggests c.
As a tour guide i worked as a pontoon boat driver and gave 45 min tours about 7 times per day. The plantation was owned by the caters family, originally from south carolina. While there have been no reported cases of the virus in our operations, in order to slow the community spread of covid19 and in accordance with local and state regulations issued across the country for reducing capacity in restaurants, bars, and areas of congregation, effective tuesday, march 17, 2020, we are following guidance issued by the. Captain shaffers descendants still occupy the home. Magnolia plantation to host open house this weekend. Magnolia plantation is a former cotton plantation in natchitoches parish, louisiana. A trip to magnolia plantation and gardens is full of beauty and history. Compiled by susan dollar northwestern state university. It is here that tabitha clay, 18, the heroine of the book, lives with her father, abijah, a street preacher, and her mother, rachel, a homemaker. Magnolia plantation to host open house this weekend county. Magnolia plantation history cane river creole national. Family circle magazine, fodors, food and wine, food network, forbes life.
We invite you to come experience the property and be swept away in the romance and beauty of our historical gardens. Also, you have to text her when you can work and she will schedule you even when you said you cant. The grounds main plantation house, slaves quarters, store, blacksmith shop and slave hospital stand just as they did during the 1800s. Magnolia plantation 3550 ashley river rd charleston, sc 29414 save money and time by reserving a parking space near magnolia plantation now. Magnolia plantation and gardens up to 25% off charleston. Admission information for magnolia plantation and gardens. There is a basic entry fee month of august has a bogo on their website you must print out and present. The magnolia plantation highlights portions of the gullah culture that remarkably blossomed in this often brutal environment, and features five cabins that are open to the public, and can be accessed via a short shuttle ride. Look for rafaella, book two in the plantation series, now available for your kindle. Tamara mallimos book, magnolia landing, focuses on the relationship between teenage malayna, whose family owns magnolia landing plantation, and her best friend hattie, who, along with her.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. It was also during this postbellum period that the gardens were first opened to the public. In fact, it is the only plantation on the ashley river that survived both the american revolution and the civil war. Where to find mississippi plantation records the african american experience in ohio.
Check out the best tours and activities to experience magnolia plantation and. It is where the largest and most ancient azalea and camellia collections were developed and where azaleas were first planted out of doors in a landscape setting. The family and its descendants prospered from the success of agricultural products cultivated by the familys enslaved population. In charleston, coming to terms with the past the new york times. Each room is complete with a private bath, claw foot tub shower and fireplace. This vibrant garden setting is a breathtaking backdrop for couples to celebrate their partnership, creating unforgettable memories. The columns was left to athel and levon deavers on the death of their father. Located in the heart of magnolias garden, the veranda provides an unforgettable setting for your special day. The interaction with the public was fun but at times very challenging considering crying children, barking dogs, and various other aspects of dealing with 2030 people on a boat.
It was debauchery and slavery, gambling tables and dens of iniquity. Its been 25 years in the making, but owner mary lou pugh is ready to debut her historic plantation to the public in the form of an open house and candlelight tour at the historic 1800 magnolia. Today, magnolia carries on that tradition with 60 acres of gardens that bloom yearround. In 1870, magnolia plantation and gardens began receiving visitors as a means to help preserve and restore the historic property to which the reverend drayton had dedicated so much of his life. Magnolia plantation and gardens, charleston, south carolina. What cinched this place as a favorite of mine is their offer of free admission for families with young children during the time that school is closed. Hours magnolia plantation and gardens is currently open from 9. Feb 16, 2016 area plantations provide history on slave life in charleston each year visitors come to charleston to soak up the areas rich history. Charleston is known for its historical attractions, and some of the most popular places to visit. About magnolia plantation and gardens since the 1670s, the magnolia plantation has sat on the lush land at the edge of a fresh water reservoir that is adjacent to the river. The house tour shows the nature of postcivilwar life at magnolia.
Many sections of the gardens are more than 325 years old. Choose what works best for your charleston wedding. These sources include manuscript collections, newspaper articles, serials, photographs, and pamphlets. Browse through and read plantation stories and books. It gives a good, basic overview of the colonial twists and turns of louisianas history. A selected bibliography on historic magnolia plantation and its environs. We have five beautiful rooms decorated in period furnishings. The stately and romantic plantation house veranda will enchant your guests with panoramic views of the abundant gardens in the heart of the plantation. However, magnolias early history is rooted in mid1700s colonial louisiana.