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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.
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The 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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July 4, 2022
Independence Celebration
In 1776, Arthur Middleton and 55 other members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, thereby creating the United States of America. To mark this occasion, Middleton Place is hosting its annual Independence Celebration. Special Programs Reading of the Declaration...
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July 18, 2022
Junior Historian Summer Camp
Middleton Place will immerse young people in South Carolina history by introducing them to one of America’s Founding Families and to the daily activities of a working Low Country rice plantation. The Sparking Interest in History summer camp is filled...
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July 21, 2022
Wine on the Piazza | Edmondston-Alston House
Looking for a summer breeze and a glass of wine? The Edmondston-Alston House is the perfect piazza for a summer evening. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second-story piazza overlooking...
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July 21, 2022
Wine on the Piazza | Edmondston Alston House
Looking for a breathtaking view and a glass of wine? The Edmondston-Alston House is the perfect piazza for a springtime evening. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second-story piazza overlooking...
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July 23, 2022
KIDS DAY IN THE GARDEN MARKET
Bring the kids out for a fun summer Saturday of planting, crafts, and even a scavenger hunt. The event is free and open to the public. General admission to Middleton Place is not required. Activities Include: Painting a garden pot paint and...
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July 24, 2022
American Landmark Book Talk
Please join Middleton Place Foundation for American Landmark: Charles Duell and the Rebirth of Middleton Place Book Talk and Signing Reception with Author Virginia Beach Sunday, July 24, 2022 4:00 p.m. The Pavilion at Middleton Place This is a free, in-person event, advance registration is required...
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