McLeod Plantation
Established in 1851, this 37-acre plantation is a significant Gullah/Geechee heritage site located on James Island. The McLeod plantation house, built in 1858, is a raised two-story clapboard structure. The plantation grounds include slave cabins, a detached kitchen, a gin house, a barn, a carriage house, and gardens. The property has served many capacities over the years, including a Confederacy Hospital, a burial ground for slaves and Union soldiers, and a headquarters office for the Freedmen's Bureau. Visitors can also view the McLeod Oak, which is believed to be more than 600 years old. The property was bought by the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission in 2010 and opened to the public in 2015. Included in the admission is a 45-minute guided tour and access to the first floor of the main house.
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McLeod Plantation Hours and Admission
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
Open Memorial Day and Labor Day
Admission:
Adults (13+) $20
Seniors (60+) $15
Child (3-12) $6
Children 2 and under Free
Included in admission are guided interpretive tours offered at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
McLeod Plantation Address and Map
McLeod Plantation
325 Country Club Dr
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-9514
McLeod Plantation Website
McLeod Plantation Park Map
Current and Upcoming Events
at the McLeod Plantation
What: Gullah Burial Practices
When: Sat., Feb.. 11, 2023
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Where: McLeod Plantation
Admission: $10
Gullah burial practices contain elements of African spirituality brought and retained from the motherland and Christianity. Those components, their significance, and connections to modern times will be explored in this unique program. Topics will include funeral versus home-going, ownership of the service, the settin' up, what occurred before the service, and systems of support after. Register online.
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