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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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
325 Country Club Dr
Charleston SC 29412
(843) 762-9514
McLeod Plantation Website
McLeod Plantation Park Map
What: Authors Under the Oaks: Joe McGill and Herb Frazier
When: Dec. 2, 2023
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Where: McLeod Plantation
Admission: Free with park admission - Registration Required
Join us for an enlightening and inspiring conversation with two famed Lowcountry authors and historians, Joe McGill, Sr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project and former Post and Courier journalist, Herb Frazier as they discuss their books, writing and offer insights into the history and culture of the Lowcountry. This program is free with park admission.
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