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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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October 21, 2019
Lengthening the Fiber: Hands-On Spinning of Wool
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Spinning the wool into yarn was done before it could be turned into sheets of fabric by weaving it on a loom or knitting the wool into commonly used items, such as...
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October 23, 2019
Garden Strolls & Wine Tasting
Sip and stroll in America’s oldest landscaped gardens while sampling old and new world wines. Each Wednesday evening, a different garden location will be paired with a selection of wines for you to sample. Enjoy spectacular views and light snacks. Extend...
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October 25, 2019
Stewards of the Soil: Fall Festival Kick-Off Dinner
Join in for an evening at Middleton Place benefiting the Middleton Place Organic Farm to kick-off the Stewards of the Soil: Fall Festival. The collaborative dinner, with Middleton Place Restaurant Executive Chef Chris Lukic and special guest Chef BJ Dennis...
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October 26, 2019
Stewards of the Soil: Fall Festival
On Saturday, October 26, 10 am-3 pm, the Middleton Place Organic Farm will celebrate all of the things grown, harvested, and enjoyed in the Low Country! Take a hayride to the farm for tours and demonstrations including a wild edibles...
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October 26, 2019
Finding the Groove: Hands-On Barrel Making
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm 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...
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October 29, 2019
Centering the Clay: Hands-On Pottery Wheel Work
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Making clay pots on a pottery wheel was not only a highly valued skill during the 18th & 19th centuries, but it required a level of skill and patience. Under the tutelage...
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