We toured our first plantation this week...and our second, for that matter.
The first, Magnolia, was the first actual plantation in the Carolinas.
The house we toured was at least the 3rd on the property.
The first one was struck by lightening and burned.
The second was "struck" by Sherman and burned.
The house and the property, however remain in the same family from the late 1600s.
The gardens at Magnolia were the first man-made tourist attraction in the country.
Currently a nature preserve and garden, the family has
directed the restoration, preservation and development of both the property and house.
The house is beautifully furnished with pieces that
have been in the family.
We have enjoyed both beautiful sunsets and sunrises (for those
who can get up for them) every day.
Yesterday morning the beach was littered with sea life and death.
LOTS of live starfish and whelks of all sizes and the best
shell collecting of the week. It was a bad night for
the horseshoe crabs.
Beautiful Colors
Art by Mom Nature
William McLeod left his plantation to be preserved as an historic site when he died in 1990 at the age of 104. He lived in the plantation house until his death.
The site opened last April as an interpretive site, more focused on the life of the slaves.
The house is open on the first floor and the tour emphasizes the transition from
a slave plantation through the Civil War, Reconstruction and on.
It has been interesting to read Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman while we have been here.
Love, Mom
Gorgeous photos! That bridge is stunning. Do you have any pictures of the houses? Enjoy your last day!
ReplyDeleteAgree with Adam. That bridge photo is incredible. The muted greys and greens of the trees and moss make that bridge seem to jump off the page! Glad you're having fun. I'm jealous of the plantation tours for sure.
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