MIDDLETON PLACE
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
AMERICA'S OLDEST LANDSCAPED GARDENS
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.
STEP INTO HISTORY
A glimpse into the timeless beauty, architecture, and landscapes of America’s oldest landscaped gardens.
THE MIDDLETON PLACE FOUNDATION
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
BEYOND THE GARDENS
Discover the other remarkable properties stewarded by the Middleton Place Foundation.
THE RESTAURANT AT MIDDLETON PLACE
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
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.