Middleton Place, Historical plantation in Dorchester County, United States
The estate extends over 65 acres along the Ashley River, featuring formal gardens, a historic house museum, and agricultural demonstration areas.
Henry Middleton established this plantation in 1741, and his son Arthur became a signer of the Declaration of Independence and president of the Continental Congress.
The property presents the daily activities of both the Middleton family and the enslaved workers through exhibitions in the house museum and stableyard.
The plantation offers guided tours, a restaurant serving regional cuisine, and an inn for overnight stays along the Ashley River banks.
The gardens rank as the oldest landscaped gardens in America, incorporating reflecting pools and outdoor sculpture rooms based on Versailles Palace design principles.
Location: Dorchester County
Address: 4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA 29414 Charleston
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +18435566020
Website: http://middletonplace.org
GPS coordinates: 32.90180,-80.13760
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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