One of the oldest working plantations in America is the Boone Hall Plantation. Located in Mount Pleasant, just outside of Charleston, Boone Hall includes a colonial revival mansion, numerous gardens, a cotton gin, and is filled with true southern charm. The brick house that stands now was purchased by a Canadian, Thomas Stone, in the early 20th century.

The famous Avenue of Oaks; massive oak trees lining both sides of the road that were originally planted in 1743, stretches three quarters of a mile down the entrance to the plantation and to the left you will see nine original slave cabins. On the inside of the cabins, you will see depictions of how they would have looked and how the slaves lived many years ago.

Boone Hall is a present-day working plantation and has grown crops for over 300 years. The movies North and South, along with The Notebook were filmed here, although everyday visitors are prohibited from filming.

Tours are available for visitors and also free roam of the grounds. All throughout the year, Boone Hall Plantation hosts several events to include Summer Concert Series, Piggly Wiggly BBQ Bluegrass Festival, The Scottish Games and Highland Gathering, Boone Hall Fright Nights, Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch, Taste of Charleston, Living History Field Trip Day, Battle of Secessionville, Wine Under the Oaks, Lowcountry Strawberry Festival, World’s Largest Oyster Roast, Christmas at Boone Hall and Starlight Pops Concert. Please visit them online at Boone Hall Plantation

Article by Paige Johnson