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 29, 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 29, 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 30, 2020
Art in the Barn | A Fundraiser for the Stableyards
Art in the Barn October 30 | 6pm-9pm Support the Heritage Breeds at Middleton Place Spend an evening under the stars mingling with the Middleton Place livestock and the Stableyards staff, while supporting the heritage breeds that are unique to Middleton Place. The heritage...
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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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November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Buffet at Middleton Place
Make plans to spend Thanksgiving Day at Middleton Place with a traditional buffet meal prepared by the Middleton Place Restaurant and served a chef and attendants in the Pavilion (enclosed and climate-controlled) with sweeping views of ancient live oaks. General Admission...
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