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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September 29, 2020
Virtual Book Talk: Charlie Williams
Middleton Place invites you to join author Charlie Williams for a lively discussion of his book, Andre Michaux In North America. Journals and Letters 1785-1797. This free virtual talk is part of Middleton Place Foundation’s Speaker Series, in partnership with South Carolina...
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October 11, 2020
Rice and Slavery: The Connection that Made the Low Country
Although other crops were grown in the Low Country – Sea Island cotton, indigo – rice dominated the low country’s landscape and was responsible for the area’s rise to prominence. The prime movers in rice cultivation were enslaved Africans and...
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October 15, 2020
Wine on the Piazza at the Edmondston-Alston House
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second story piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor. Entry times are staggered to allow for social distancing. Please select your desired entry time below: 4:30 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:15...
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October 18, 2020
Games in the Garden
The Gardens at Middleton Place were not only created for their aesthetic beauty, but also for entertainment. Come try your skill at such games as quoits, Jackstraws, Skittles, Arches, Noughts and Crosses, Snake Eyes, and Graces (included with general admission). The...
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November 14, 2020
Living History Days
This annual event showcases the many different skills that were utilized throughout the Low Country’s long history. Such work as carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery, laundry, cooking, and cane pressing will be demonstrated. In addition, historic practices of agriculture and animal husbandry...
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November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving Meal | Curbside Pick Up
Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal from the Middleton Place Restaurant in the comfort of your home with easy curbside pickup at the Pavilion event space at Middleton Place. Curbside Pickup Times: Wednesday, November 25 4pm-to-7pm Thursday, November 26 9am-to-12pm ALL DINNERS TO INCLUDE Turkey •...
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