Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is tucked away among live oaks and magnolias about an hour from downtown Charleston. Most of the plantation land is no longer in use and has reverted to natural wooded and swampy conditions. The main house, a Georgian-style mansion, was built in 1735. The property was sold in 1757, and the new owner added a two-story ballroom on one side, and a master bedroom suite on the other. The property tells the story of the freed people who made their homes in the Santee Delta region for generations after emancipation. Visitors can explore the mansion, wander the plantation grounds, or look out upon Wambaw Creek at the remains of rice fields that once stretched as far as the eye could see. Admission to the grounds is free, but there is a fee to tour the house.
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Hampton Plantation
1950 Rutledge Rd
McClellanville SC 29458
(843) 546-9361
Hampton Plantation Website
Hours:
Ground Hours:
April - October 9 am - 6 pm
November - March 9 am - 5 pm
Mansion Hours: Guided Tours
Sun., Mon., Tues., Fri., and Sat.
at 12 pm - 2 pm
Admission:
Grounds are free
House Admission:
Adults (16+) $10
Child (6-15) $5
Children 5 and under Free
What: Stargazing at Hampon Plantation
When: Oct. 5, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: Parking lot at DUSK
Admission: Free
Come out to Hampton Plantation State Historic Site to learn a centuries-old practice that goes back to the coasts of West Africa. Every member of the family aided in making sweetgrass baskets, and the skill of this art form was passed on to each new generation. Bring a friend and join Ms. Barbara McCormick as she passes on the tradition to you! Tickets are $50 per person. Space is limited so please call & RSVP with your name and number of people in your party soon. Bring your own scissors, snacks, water and bug spray.
What: Hanging out with the Rafinesque's big-eared Bats
When: Oct. 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Where: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Join us for a talk about the big-eared Rafinesque bats that call Hampton their home! We’ll be showing off some video footage of the colony that lives in the old kitchen building, as well as discussing some facts about bats and how we manage them.
What: Legends and Lore of Hampton Plantation
When: Oct. 26, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Hampton Plantation Ranger Station
Admission: $10/person
It's the time of year when we focus on the legends and lore of Hampton Plantation and the South Santee area! This tour includes the history of the house as well as a storytelling session about the haunts of Hampton. Tickets are $10 and can be bought ahead of time or on the day of the event.
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