Middleton Place

It was the home of four important generations of Middletons, beginning with Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Minister to Russia; and Williams, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession.

Created in 1741 by Henry Middleton, this National Historic Landmark has been called "the most interesting and important garden in America" by the Garden Club of America. The 65 acres of sweeping vistas, intimate garden rooms, and ornamental ponds made Middleton Place the most unique and grand garden of its time. At Middleton Place, guests are invited to experience daily life on an 18th century plantation. Tours of the house museum with rare family possessions introduce visitors to the Middleton family, while African American life can be explored at a freedman's cabin, the Plantation Chapel, and in the Stableyards.

House Museum Tour

This 30-minute guided tour takes you throughout the Middleton Place House, where you can explore the variety of furniture, artwork, books and documents belonging to the Middleton family and dating back to the 1740s, during the Civil War. This beautiful home is the last remaining portion of the three-building complex Henry Middleton built as a gentleman's guest quarters. The tour will give you an in-depth look at the magnificence of the house, and a fascinating lesson on the history of the home and the family.

Carriage Tour

Go back in time and explore the plantation in a more traditional fashion, when you board a handcrafted carriage. You will travel through America's oldest landscaped grounds and the surrounding areas, allowing you to appreciate the beautiful bamboo forest, scenic woodlands and flooded rice fields. Your guide will lead you on this nature-filled expedition through the incredible plantation. This tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.