Walks of Charleston offers group and private walking tours led by licensed guides who bring Charleston’s rich history to life. Each tour blends storytelling, architecture, and culture to create an engaging and unforgettable experience in the Holy City.
Carolina Polo & Carriage Company offers authentic, family-owned charm with knowledgeable guides who bring Charleston’s history to life. Their relaxed, horse-drawn tours give you a scenic and story-filled journey through the city’s historic streets.
Middleton Place is home to America’s oldest landscaped gardens. For over 300 years, these gardens have whispered stories of resilience, beauty, and the lives that shaped the Lowcountry and a nation
“They’re one of those rare tour companies that gets it right. Not just in terms of historical accuracy, but in how they deliver it. Their guides are licensed, which means they’ve gone through the hoops Charleston requires, but more than that, they’re storytellers. They make you feel the history, not just hear it. It’s not some dry recital of dates and names. it’s immersive, thoughtful, and actually pretty moving.”
D. Hawkins
The Edmondston-Alston House, perched above Charleston’s iconic Battery, offers sweeping views of the harbor and a rare look into the city’s antebellum past. Built in 1825, this historic home showcases original furnishings, art, and documents, telling the story of Charleston through the generations who lived within its walls.
Take in the picturesque beauty of Middleton Place’s Azalea Hillside and Mill Pond and enjoy traditional Low Country favorites made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Inspired by former resident chef and renowned southern chef Edna Lewis, The Middleton Place Restaurant has Low Country lunch options that include fried chicken, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits, and collard greens. Experience a more formal dinner menu featuring fresh-caught local seafood, organic chicken, select cuts of meat, and seasonal vegetables.
Middleton Place is America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens and home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Located along the Ashley River in Charleston, Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark
The Gardens, which Henry Middleton envisioned and began to create in 1741, reflect the grand classic style that remained in vogue in Europe and England into the early part of the 18th century. The principles of André Le Nôtre, the master of classical garden design who laid out the gardens at Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Palace of Versailles were followed. Rational order, geometry and balance; vistas, focal points and surprises were all part of the garden design.
A glimpse into the timeless beauty, architecture, and landscapes of America’s oldest landscaped gardens.
The Middleton Place Foundation not-for-profit educational trust that connects to the very fabric of our nation’s complex history. We focus on the contributions of the Middleton family as well as the enslaved Africans and African Americans who lived and worked here. The stories are a microcosm of United States
Discover the other remarkable properties stewarded by the Middleton Place Foundation.
The Middleton Place Restaurant offers refined Lowcountry cuisine in a stunning garden setting. Featuring seasonal ingredients, many sourced from the on-site organic farm, the menu celebrates regional flavors with a modern twist — all served with sweeping views of America’s oldest landscaped gardens.
The Edmondston-Alston House, built in 1825 on Charleston’s Battery, offers stunning harbor views and a glimpse into antebellum life. With original furnishings and Civil War history, it’s one of the city’s most iconic historic homes.
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