An Essential American Experience
The historic preservation work and interpretation of history at Middleton Place focuses on major contributions of the Middleton family as well as the enslaved Africans and African Americans who lived and worked here. The stories are a microcosm of United States history. From the early Colonial period through the Revolution, the early Republic, the Civil War era and beyond, they made a mark on the land, the colony, state and nation.
learn moreThe Middleton Place National Historic Landmark is a place where the past greets the present on garden paths more than a quarter millennium old. Middleton Place is an American treasure and a testament to people, what they can accomplish and what they can overcome.
As part of Middleton Place’s mission to share the stories of the enslaved people who made a way of life and an economic empire possible, the Middleton Place Foundation conducted a 10-year research project to reveal the names and stories of the more than 2,800 enslaved people owned by the Middleton family from 1738 to 1865. A permanent exhibit in Eliza’s House, a book, and documentary film explore the lives, families, and contributions of some seven generations of enslaved people.
Beyond The Fields – Slavery at Middleton Place
The Beyond the Fields tour introduces visitors to the institution of slavery and the lives lived by enslaved Africans and African Americans – both slave and free - who labored at Middleton Place and other plantations throughout the South. It explores their personal and family lives, their faith, their leisure activities and the extraordinary cultural contributions they and their descendants made, and continue to make, to modern day America. Their story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
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February 1, 2022
Celebrating Black History Month
Programs Celebrating Black History Month in February Every day through exhibits, tours and daily programs, visitors to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark learn about the enslaved men and women who lived and worked here and hear their important stories and vast...
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February 1, 2022
Ashley’s Sack On Display
In honor of Black History Month and to recognize Dr. Tiya Miles for the prestigious National Book Club Award Winner for All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake. “Ashley’s Sack” will be on display in...
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February 1, 2022
Camellia Walk
Each winter, the beauty of camellias enhances the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking tours given by expert guides focus on the historic camellias, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the first camellias planted in...
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February 3, 2022
Camellia Walk
Each winter, the beauty of camellias enhances the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking tours given by expert guides focus on the historic camellias, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the first camellias planted in...
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February 3, 2022
Colour of Music Festival | Chamber Music at Edmondston-Alston House
The Colour of Music Festival returns to the Edmondston-Alston House Thursday February 3 at 7:30pm with Chamber Music III featuring Michael Jorgensen and James Keene, violin, Keith Lawrence, viola, Ismael Guerrero, cello Mark Allen, Jr., clarinet Lawrence Quinnett, Piano Works...
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February 5, 2022
Camellia Walk
Each winter, the beauty of camellias enhances the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking tours given by expert guides focus on the historic camellias, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the first camellias planted in...
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