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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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January 25, 2020
Pinching the Shape: Hands-On Pottery Making
Colonoware, the most common type of pottery used by slaves, commonly took the shape of pinch pots or coil pots. Guests will be able to make their own pinch pots using clay. Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm...
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January 26, 2020
Finding the Groove: Hands-On Barrel Making
Barrels were just one of many wooden containers made by a cooper that were used at Middleton Place. Under the tutelage of Middleton Place’s resident cooper, guests will have a chance to try their skill at assembling a wooden barrel. Program...
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January 29, 2020
Chamber Music I: Colour of Music Festival Quartet
The Colour of Music Festival will hold a chamber music concert at the Edmondston-Alston House featuring the Colour of Music Festival Quartet. Tickets can be purchased here >> The Middleton Place Foundation is proud to support the Colour of Music Festival and...
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January 30, 2020
Chamber Music II: Clarinet Quintet Featuring Robert Davis
The Colour of Music Festival will hold a chamber music concert at the Edmondston-Alston House featuring a clarinet quintet including Robert Davis. Tickets can be purchased here >> The Middleton Place Foundation is proud to support the Colour of Music Festival and...
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January 31, 2020
Cleaning the Fleece: Wool Washing
Wool after being sheared must be cleaned and washed before use. Costumed interpreters will wash the wool in preparation for spinning into yarn throughout the day. Program is ongoing in the Stableyards from 10 am until 3 pm and is included...
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January 31, 2020
Colour of Music Festival: Chamber Music III: Felix Mendelssohn Octet
Chamber Music III – Middleton Place Pavilion Friday, January 31 @ 7:00 pm Felix Mendelssohn Octet Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) I. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco II. Andante III. Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo IV. Presto Arrive early and enjoy a three course prix fixe dinner at the Middleton Place...
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