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 27, 2021
Fall Garden Strolls + Wine Tasting Masquerade
ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE EVENT. Sip and stroll in the Gardens while sampling wines in your finest masquerade or Halloween attire* *Costume optional Tickets are $30 online and $35 at event. Foundation member tickets...
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November 6, 2021
Fall Market Days
Come tour The Farm at Middleton Place while supporting local farms and artisans. Fall Market Days will offer a wide range of local groceries, gardening supplies and gifts. Ample parking at the farm. General admission to Middleton Place is not required. The Farm...
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November 13, 2021
Living History Days
This popular annual event showcases the many different skills that were utilized throughout the Low Country’s long rich history. Such work as carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery, laundry, cooking, and cane pressing will be demonstrated. In addition, historic practices of agriculture and...
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November 13, 2021
Fall Market Days
Come tour The Farm at Middleton Place while supporting local farms and artisans. Fall Market Days will offer a wide range of local groceries, gardening supplies and gifts. Ample parking at the farm. General admission to Middleton Place is not required. The Farm...
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November 20, 2021
Fall Market Days
Come tour The Farm at Middleton Place while supporting local farms and artisans. Fall Market Days will offer a wide range of local groceries, gardening supplies and gifts. Ample parking at the farm. General admission to Middleton Place is not required. The Farm...
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November 25, 2021
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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