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Garden · Charleston, South Carolina
Middleton Place
Former rice plantation with the country’s oldest landscaped gardens, mid‑18th century, butterfly‑shaped ponds and a museum about the lives of enslaved people.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Middleton Place
Middleton Place was the seat of a Middleton family rice plantation; a family member signed the Declaration of Independence. The gardens were laid out beginning around 1741 in English and French styles, with tiered terraces and two butterfly‑shaped ponds, and are considered the oldest landscaped gardens in the United States.
The main house was burned at the end of the Civil War, and the surviving wing is now a family museum. In the stables, artisans demonstrate period crafts. Eliza’s House, the home of a freed family, presents the history of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the plantation.
The gardens feature camellias, azaleas and a centuries‑old oak on the banks of the Ashley River.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day.
Best time
Late winter for the camellias, and spring for the azaleas. In hot months, aim to arrive at opening time.
How to get there
A few minutes from Magnolia Plantation, continuing on the same road along the Ashley River, about 25 km from the peninsula.
Tip
Combine with Magnolia Plantation on the same day: both are on the same road.
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton Place
What is Middleton Place?
A former rice plantation with the country’s oldest landscaped gardens.
What to see at Middleton Place?
The terraced gardens, the butterfly‑wing–shaped lakes, the house museum and Eliza’s House.
Can you visit Middleton Place and Magnolia on the same day?
Yes; both are on Ashley River Road, a few kilometers apart.