Boone Hall Plantation Express Tour

Enjoy a 20-minute ride to the plantation and experience the Carolina Lowcountry as you travel outside the historic city to Boone Hall. This plantation reflects Southern heritage spanning 300 years on one magnificent "still working" plantation. In 1743 Thomas Boone planted his grand avenue of live oak trees which are almost one mile in length. This avenue was the inspiration for "Twelve Oaks" in Hollywood's l939 "Gone With the Wind. " The family and descendants of Major John Boone were influential in the history of South Carolina. John Rutledge, son of Sarah Boone Rutledge, grew up to be Gov. of South Carolina and a signer of the US Constitution. His brother, Edward, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The highly acclaimed Black History in America Exhibit is on display in nine of the original brick slave cabins which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The plantation has been featured in John Jakes "North and South" along with "Queen" and "The Notebook. " Join me!

You will be picked up at the location of your choice and begin a day of Carolina Low Country history. Travel approximately 20 minutes to Boone Hall Plantation. * You will tour the house, grounds, and slave cabins. In season there will be a Gullah presentation. On your way back into the historic city, you will see: - The port of Charleston *See how it has survived for over 300 years. A comprehensive tour of the original walled city and surrounding suburbs on the peninsula will show you the unique architecture and gardens you will only see in Charleston. -the Churches of Charleston *You will pass many churches and understand why this is called the Holy City. The tour of the city can be tailored to the guest's interest. You will be returned to the location of your choice.