The Ultimate Charleston SC Plantation Guide

Middleton Place Plantation Gardens

With its temperate climate, fertile soil, and coastal geography, the Lowcountry cultivated more than 300 plantations beginning in the 17th century. Today, a mere handful operate as public sites for exploration, education, and reflection. While all boast stunning beauty and complex history, each has a distinct character. Here, we’ll help you choose the best plantation destination for your vacation.

Historical Things to Do in Charleston, SC

Fort Sumter, Charleston, SC

People come to Charleston for many reasons – architecture, food, beaches and cultural events. Yet one of the main draws for Charleston is her incredible past. From Colonial times to the Civil War, this city by the sea played a prominent role in the country’s history. The Charleston area has numerous museums and historical attractions […]

Charleston Sites, Attractions Offer Detailed History of African-American Heritage

McLeod Plantation

As director of The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Tony Youmans remembers when visitors to Charleston cringed at the mention of slavery. It was an ugly part of American history many people didn’t want to discuss. In the last several years, more attractions and museums have started to address the issue of slavery head on […]

Charleston Plantations Showcase Storied Past

McLeod Plantation - Charleston SC

Area plantations provide history on slave life in Charleston Each year visitors come to Charleston to soak up the area’s rich history. They are eager to step back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, gaining a deeper understanding of Charleston’s past. That history is deeply intertwined with that of the slaves who worked […]

It’s Hip to be in Charleston

Charleston picked up a cool new accolade this week: No. 22 on Travel + Leisure’s list of America’s Best Cities for Hipsters. Sure we know Charleston is cultured, refined and historic and now we can add “hip” to the list. Travel + Leisure called out Upper King Street as a “hot zone” along with local […]

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