Boone Hall Plantation, Plantation and botanical garden in Charleston County, United States
Boone Hall Plantation is a former plantation and botanical garden in Charleston County featuring a Georgian-style mansion, original slave cabins, and distinctive entrance features. The driveway is lined with approximately 89 Southern live oak trees that create a striking visual passage leading to the main house.
Major John Boone established this property in 1681, and his son planted the live oak trees along the driveway in 1743. These two founding moments shaped the plantation's appearance and its development over the centuries.
Nine original slave cabins house the Black History In America Exhibit, telling the stories of enslaved people who lived and worked here. Visitors can learn about their daily lives and contributions through the displays and interpretive materials.
The property opens Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM with guided tours available. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring the grounds requires walking across different terrain and buildings.
The property continues operating as an active working farm while serving as a historical site and botanical garden with specialized plant collections. This dual purpose is unusual and shows how the land still produces crops alongside its role as a public destination.
Location: Charleston County
Address: Long Point Road
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00
Phone: +18438844371
Website: http://boonehallplantation.com
GPS coordinates: 32.85785,-79.82321
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
South Carolina combines American history with coastal landscapes and urban parks. Charleston preserves colonial architecture from the 18th century, including the Nathaniel Russell House and Drayton Hall. Plantations such as Magnolia, Middleton Place, and Boone Hall show the agricultural past and the history of slavery, while the Old Slave Mart Museum and McLeod Plantation document this difficult era. Fort Sumter marks the beginning of the Civil War. The city offers historic churches, Rainbow Row with its colorful townhouses, and the Charleston City Market. The coastal region includes beaches on Hilton Head Island, Folly Beach, and Sullivan's Island, along with state parks like Hunting Island and Huntington Beach. Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet combines sculpture with native plants. Myrtle Beach offers the SkyWheel and Broadway at the Beach. Inland, the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, Falls Park in Greenville with waterfalls on the Reedy River, and the Angel Oak, a centuries-old tree near Charleston. The South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Tea Garden round out the options.
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