Boone Hall, Colonial plantation in Mount Pleasant, United States.
Boone Hall is a plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, covering roughly 300 hectares (740 acres). The Colonial Revival mansion was built in 1936 and is flanked by an avenue of oak trees planted in 1743.
The plantation was founded in 1681 through a land grant to Major John Boone, who began growing cotton and pecans here. The nine brick cabins for enslaved people were built between 1790 and 1810 and are among the oldest surviving structures of their kind in the United States.
The estate takes its name from Major John Boone, whose family farmed this land for generations. Visitors can meet descendants of enslaved people who share stories about life on the plantation and about Gullah culture.
The estate offers guided tours through the ground floor of the mansion and motorized rides around the farming areas. Depending on the season, visitors can take part in harvesting activities and learn about growing strawberries, tomatoes, or pumpkins.
The avenue of oaks consists of 88 trees forming a natural canopy that has welcomed visitors for more than 270 years. The estate has served as a backdrop for several films and television series, including scenes from well-known Hollywood productions.
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