Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop-in discussion regarding the history of the red drink in African American celebrations, and […]
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Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop-in discussion regarding the history of the red drink in African American celebrations, and […]
learn moreProgram takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Carding wool was the last step in cleaning and preparing the […]
Costumed interpreters will be dyeing wool – sheared from the Middleton Sheep – in such natural materials as Spanish moss, […]
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Making clay pots on a pottery wheel was not only a […]
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Carding wool was the last step in cleaning and preparing the […]
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Spinning the wool into yarn was done before it could be […]
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Barrels were just one of many wooden containers made by a […]
Program takes place at 11:15 am and 2 pm Making clay pots on a pottery wheel was not only a […]
Barrels were just one of many wooden containers made by a cooper that were used at Middleton Place. Under the […]
Historically, sprig molds were used to create decorative additions to ceramic ware. They took many shapes and designs including flowers, […]
Craftworkers demonstrate the skills practiced by enslaved people as they prepared the antebellum plantation for winter. Different aspects of 18th […]
Craftworkers demonstrate the skills practiced by enslaved people as they prepared the antebellum plantation for winter. Different aspects of 18th […]
Indigo, a plant that produces a blue dye, was an important part of South Carolina’s 18th century economy. This program […]
Making clay pots on a pottery wheel was not only a highly valued skill during the 18th & 19th centuries, […]
Carding wool was the last step in cleaning and preparing the fiber for spinning. Under the tutelage of a costumed […]
Spinning the wool into yarn was done before it could be turned into sheets of fabric by weaving it on […]
Barrels were just one of many wooden containers made by a cooper that were used at Middleton Place. Under the […]
Carding wool was the last step in cleaning and preparing the fiber for spinning. Under the tutelage of a costumed […]
During the 18th and 19th century, candles were an essential part of every household. Under the guidance of a costumed […]
Spinning the wool into yarn was done before it could be turned into sheets of fabric by weaving it on […]
Costumed Interpreters will be preparing dishes over an open fire using recipes from 18th and 19th century cookbooks. Visitors will […]
Costumed Interpreters will be preparing dishes over an open fire using recipes from 18th and 19th century cookbooks. Visitors will […]
A lucet is a small hand-held tool, shaped like a miniature lyre with a small hole in the center, used […]
Colonoware, the most common type of pottery used by slaves, commonly took the shape of pinch pots or coil pots. […]
Barrels were just one of many wooden containers made by a cooper that were used at Middleton Place. Under the […]
Wool after being sheared must be cleaned and washed before use. Costumed interpreters will wash the wool in preparation for […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
From the late 1600s to the mid-1700s, enslaved people in the South were making pottery for their own use out […]
From the late 1600s to the mid-1700s, enslaved people in the South were making pottery for their own use out […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
Carding Wool was the last step in cleaning and preparing the fiber for spinning. Under the tutelage of a costumed […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
Being able to do a simple stitch was skill that was utilized by both male and female during the 18th […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
This 40-minute walking tour discusses the numerous African American Women who not only helped to maintain and restore Middleton Place […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
This 40-minute walking tour discusses the numerous African American Women who not only helped to maintain and restore Middleton Place […]
Under the tutelage of a Middleton Place Volunteer, guests can make their own candle, 18th-century style, by dipping a cotton […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
A quilting bee is a get-together for people who sew and quilt to work on their individual or group projects […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
Indigo, a plant that produces a blue dye, was an important part of South Carolina’s 18th century economy. Visitors can […]
This 40-minute walking tour discusses the numerous African American Women who not only helped to maintain and restore Middleton Place […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
This 40-minute walking tour discusses the numerous African American Women who not only helped to maintain and restore Middleton Place […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
In the depths of winter, the beauty of camellias enhance the Gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking […]
One of the simplest forms of making a pot is to build it by hand using coils and slabs of […]
This 40-minute walking tour discusses the numerous African American Women who not only helped to maintain and restore Middleton Place […]
The Middleton Place Foundation presents Living History Days– a long standing annual event showcasing the many different skills that were […]
Come spend the afternoon outdoors with some of Middleton Place’s four-footed friends. Learn how to measure the height of a […]
South Carolina's first great agricultural staple, rice dominated the Low Country's economy for almost two hundred years. It should be […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, this 30 minute walking tour discusses the African-American women who helped to maintain and […]
As a national leader in preservation, research and education, the Middleton Place Foundation is continuing its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations. In […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Location: Stableyards Explore the crop that made South Carolina and Charleston wealthy, how rice culture has shaped the South, and […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop-in discussion on the origin and Southern history of this leafy green. Follow the […]
Bring the whole family for a day of demonstrations and hands-on activities. With its roots in Living History Day, come […]
Location: Stableyards During this drop-in style program kids will participate in a mock archaeological excavation to recognize the importance […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop in discussion and explore southern traditions that directly impacted the enslaved during the […]
Dates: Thursday, December 26th- Tuesday, December 31st Time: 1-3PM Each Day Location: Stableyards Description: Traditionally, bayberry candles were reserved for use […]
Location: Stableyards During this drop-in style program kids will participate in a mock archaeological excavation to recognize the importance […]
Tour Type: Walking Tour Location: This tour meets at the Stableyards Textile Shop and ends at Eliza’s House. This 30-minute […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop in discussion and explore how the enslaved approached and utilized herbal and botanical […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Location: Stableyards During this drop-in style program kids will participate in a mock archaeological excavation to recognize the importance of […]
Tour Type: Walking Tour Location: This tour meets at the Stableyards Textile Shop and ends at Eliza’s House. This 30-minute […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Location: Stableyards During this drop-in style program kids will participate in a mock archaeological excavation to recognize the importance […]
Enjoy free admission to the House Museum with General Admission to Middleton Place on February 22nd! The day will honor […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop in discussion and discover the historical origins of Peanuts and follow their journey […]
Free with admission, no registration needed
Tour Type: Walking Tour Location: This tour meets at the Stableyards Textile Shop and ends at Eliza’s House. This 30-minute […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Location: Stableyards Explore the crop that made South Carolina and Charleston wealthy, how rice culture has shaped the South, and […]
Riversong Shearing will be joining us for the third year in a row to shear our flock of 30 Gulf […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop in discussion about influential African American women and their deep-rooted impacts in the […]
Location: Stableyards During this drop-in style program kids will participate in a mock archaeological excavation to recognize the importance […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Location: Stableyards During this drop-in style program kids will participate in a mock archaeological excavation to recognize the importance […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop-in discussion as we explore the history and origin of Chile peppers-where they originated […]
Geared towards children aged 3-5, we invite you to join us for an hour of fun with animal stories, crafts, […]
Geared towards children aged 3-5, we invite you to join us for an hour of fun with animal stories, crafts, […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Join us for an engaging Spring Family Day at Middleton Place! Experience a blend of historic and modern practices in […]
Tour Type: Walking Tour Location: This tour meets at the Stableyards Textile Shop and ends at Eliza’s House. This 30-minute […]
Location: Stableyards Join us for a drop-in discussion as we explore plants that symbolize freedom, independence, and memorialization in the […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Tour Type: Walking Tour Location: This tour meets at the Stableyards Textile Shop and ends at Eliza’s House. This 30-minute […]
Geared towards children aged 3-5, we invite you to join us for an hour of fun with animal stories, crafts, […]
Time: Starts at 9:30 AM Geared towards children aged 3-5, we invite you to join us for an hour of […]
Location: Stableyards In this drop-in style program, we will discuss the indigo plant, the labor it took to grow, harvest, […]
Tour Type: Walking Tour Location: This tour meets at the Stableyards Textile Shop and ends at Eliza’s House. This 30-minute […]