Company's Description:

In 1743, the son of Major John Boone planted live oak trees, arranging them in two evenly spaced rows. This spectacular approach to his home symbolizes southern heritage and will take root in your memory for many years to come. It would take two centuries for the massive, moss-draped branches to meet overhead, forming today’s natural corridor and a scene that NBC Daytime television says is “a must see stop on any trip to Charleston, S.C.”

Boone Hall Plantation has been open to the public since 1956.

The McRae Family purchased the plantation in 1955 and it was Mrs. McRae who furnished the house with antiques and began giving tours. Today, the McRae Family still owns the property, and they continue to make improvements to the plantation so that you, the visitor, can experience what plantation life was like in the 1800s.

As you tour each site on the plantation our knowledgeable staff will help you understand the day to day activities of those who lived on plantations as well the history of the people who lived here at Boone Hall.

Boone Hall is also one of America’s oldest working, living plantations. We have been continuously growing and producing crops for over 320 years. The U-Pick fields are open in season. Our main modern market on Hwy. 17 is now open for business.

Boone Hall Plantation presents live presentations that cannot be found on any other plantations in the area and are part of what helps make Boone Hall unique. However, these shows are seasonal...so check in advance for performance dates and times.

Black History In America: Black history told using eight of the original slave cabins located on Boone Hall Plantation.

Exploring The Gullah Culture: Featuring the fantastic Sharon Cooper Murray, this show presents the life lessons of the Gullah Culture adapted by African slaves.

House Tours: A 30-minute history tour of the main floor of this elegant home, led by guides in historical dress, House tours are presented year round.

Slave Street and History Tour: This tour begins at the tip of Slave Street located out in the front of the Plantation Home. This tour is presented year round.

Plantation Tram Tour: This tour loads up in front of the Butterfly Pavilion and is a 40 minute motorized tour of the plantation. Available year round.

Garden Tour: This tour allows you to see the many various plants, flowers, and trees that are currently growing in the beautiful gardens on the front lawn. This tour is self-guided.

Butterfly Pavilion: This attraction is fun for all ages. See many different species of butterflies on display and witness the different stages of their life cycle. The Pavilion is open during the warmer months of the year.

Hours of Operation:
Open year around, but some attractions are seasonal. Daily hours Labor Day to March 8: 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1-4pm Sun; March 9 to Labor Day: 8:30am-6:30pm Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Location: 1235 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant

Phone: (843) 884-4371

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