Middleton Place
Middleton Place attracts travelers seeking a relaxing retreat immersed in nature. The 55-room inn feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston.
The house museum is one of the highlights of the property. The elaborate dining room and music room offer insight into family wealth, while the front hall showcases items of interest. See our home page.
The Inn
As a National Historic Landmark, Middleton Place connects visitors to America’s rich and complex history. Located along the Ashley River, this National Park Trust site is a rare survivor of economic upheavals, wars, and natural disasters. Whether you stroll through the gardens, horseback ride, or explore the museum and stable yards, a visit to this historic landmark is sure to inspire.
The Inn at Middleton Place offers guest rooms housed in unique buildings that contrast with the 1800s plantation surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in and create the illusion that you are truly part of nature.
Inn guests are invited to visit the Middleton Place Restaurant and Stable Market & Nursery (free with general admission). Lunch is served Wednesday-Saturday and dinner is for inn guests and public visitors. Other dining options include the Stable Yard Cafe and retail shops featuring artisan-made souvenirs.
The Gardens
Located along the Ashley River, Middleton Place is one of America’s oldest landscaped gardens and ranks among the most significant in the world.
The Garden Tour and Wine Stroll is a great way to experience the beauty of Middleton Place. This National Historic Landmark offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of Charleston and the South through the flora that thrives at this site.
Amid lush outdoor backdrops and rustic indoor spaces, this historic plantation has an array of picturesque locations for an unforgettable wedding. From the sweeping quarters to the serene pond, each location offers something unique to make your day special.
This upscale venue provides an in-house team of event coordinators to ensure that your day is joyful and stress-free. Couples can choose from 55 rooms at the onsite inn for a relaxing wedding weekend. The inn’s four buildings are designed to contrast the 1800s plantation surroundings with their modern, cabin-like interiors. More places to also visit by clicking here.
The Stable Yard & Slave Quarters
One of Charleston’s best-known plantations, Middleton Place offers a comprehensive and educational insight into the daily operation and function of an actual rice plantation. The house, museum, stable yards, and gardens provide an erudite perspective on the life of the plantation and its enslaved population. Complimentary admission for two is offered to guests staying at the Inn at Middleton Place.
Rice was the dominant crop on the plantation during the 18th and 19th centuries and was instrumental in Charleston becoming the economic powerhouse of the South. Visitors can tour the slave cabins, see heritage breed livestock in the Stable Yards, and watch artisans in action as they demonstrate skills required on a Southern plantation, such as potters, weavers, blacksmiths, candle and soap makers.
A sobering addition to the site is Eliza’s House, a Reconstruction-era freedman’s dwelling housing a permanent exhibit on slavery, Beyond the Fields. This exhibit, based on extensive research, tells the story of the African American experience on Middleton Place and throughout the region.
Beyond the Fields
Middleton Place’s secluded location along the Ashley River offers guests a tranquil escape from the bustle of Charleston. It’s also an ideal location to host a wedding. This historic property features lush outdoor backdrops, as well as rustic indoor spaces. There are a variety of package options to choose from that include catering and flowers.
A permanent exhibition on slavery called Beyond the Fields opened in 2005. It is the result of years of research by staff members. The exhibit is complemented by Eliza’s House, a Reconstruction-era dwelling re-created to interpret the life of a freedwoman named Eliza Leach.
Because the enslaved did not leave personal papers or documents, interpreting their lives has been challenging for historians and staff members at the foundation. However, the staff has found a way to present their findings to visitors through a deeply researched book and an ongoing discussion with descendants of the Middleton family. Check this out!
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