Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site

The 44-acre estate contains a Georgian-style brick house with Greek revival modifications, including a three-story structure and spiral staircase leading to a convertible ballroom.

William Henry Gist, South Carolina's governor from 1858 to 1860, directed the state's secession movement from this residence, which later transformed from slavery to tenant farming.

The site interprets experiences of 178 enslaved individuals and subsequent tenant farmers who maintained agricultural production through different labor systems over generations.

House tours operate Friday through Sunday at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm, requiring advance reservations and costing $10 for adults, with reduced rates for seniors and children.

The original brick kitchen from the 1850s stands as the sole remaining antebellum structure besides the main house, connecting visitors to nineteenth-century domestic life.

Location: South Carolina

Inception: 1960

Website: https://southcarolinaparks.com/rose-hill

GPS coordinates: 34.60530,-81.66570

Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:03