Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

It was good to see and I’m happy I went. But I wouldn’t go again. However, the gal who lead the tour near the slave quarters, she was fantastic! The tour guide of the house was good. Kind of disappointing you couldn’t take pictures in the house because it was beautiful.

A must visit place even if just to see the old live oaks from the 1700's lining the lane up to the house! So lovely❤️ While we couldn't take any pics inside house per the homeowners wishes, it was still a very enjoyable tour and there was so much to see outside, from the home itself and 600+ year-old living oak at the rear of the home to original slave cabins. We had the pleasure of sitting in on two talks, one by a wonderful, wise Gullah woman whom spoke on how here enslaved ancestors used natural mecines and their own language to survive and one whom spoke of the bricks that were cranked out on the plantation by the slaves including lots of children for building the homes & buildings of downtown Charleston. Truly moving.

We visited the plantation during the holiday break. It was not very busy. It was nice to see and learn about the history, slave quarters and the museum. We did the mansion tour which was 20 minutes long. It was nicely decorated but I was a little disappointed. They showed us only the library, dining room and the sunroom not the rest of the house like other plantations. The oak trees with Spanish moss were beautiful!

My friend and I visited for my 40th birthday. This was by far, our favorite stop! Living in Oklahoma, we don’t get to see a lot of of the southern history, which is why we chose Charleston. I thought I knew a lot about history until we got there. Everything we learned from the guides about slavery, crops, and how people lived back then were so interesting. We were impressed by the lady who told us about Gullah and truly brought us to tears a few times. You would’ve thought she lived through it all. She was so good at sharing history. We would have arrived a little earlier had we known the gift shop would have closed by the time we made it back from our crop tour. That was the one thing I was a little disappointed about. I love that they still work the crops and bring schools out and host events throughout the entire year. The amount of people who still currently work on the plantation really amazed me.

Expensive, but worth it. We spent 4h30 visiting this place, with the guided tours, self tours, talks, and various walks. Beautiful landscapes, interesting buildings, strong history. Staff is nice and knowledgeable. But don't plan to eat there, the food and coffees in the cafe are terrible (also, no vegetarian option).

We arrived around 2 PM in late February and received the itinerary pictured here. The live Gullah presentation was a highlight, engaging and informative. The slave houses, each focused on a different theme, offer valuable historical context. Built by enslaved individuals, they have endured for generations, even through hurricanes. Given their detail, the Enslaved Experience presentation may not be necessary. The Boone House tour is worth visiting, though it is not the original structure, as the first house was torn down. The wagon tour was not running during our visit. Overall, a worthwhile experience.

I have been here twice now and I will be back. The grounds are AMAZING, the history tells the truth. As you drive in, the road is lined with live oaks. Then at the entrance are the slave cabins built with bricks made by the slaves that lived there. So real you can sadly see fingerprints from the people who made the bricks. Here’s a little video

The enslaved peoples houses had a loud tv constantly playing that you couldn’t turn off and the “plantation house” was built in the early 1930s that was just a house inspired by a plantation house. The owner didn’t allow taking pictures inside even though she has her house on a tour for an astounding $28 per person. (I still did though because I have no respect for a woman who builds a house to look like a plantation owner's house) The tour guide just talked about where the new owner bought all her furniture and didn’t educate about the lives on the plantation. There were far too many people on the tour to look around. We were just herded like cattle from room to room unable to look at anything the room had to offer unless we stayed behind. The garden outside the house has not been up-kept. Worth at most $5 but should be free. John D., in the visitors center was great though. Interacting with him was by far the best part of the experience

I was never eager to visit a plantation because of the painful past and history that surround these places. But on a recent visit to Charleston I realized that visiting one might give me a better idea of the past and its history and learn from it (although it seems that we're not very good at that). So Boone Hall Plantation it was, since it's one of the biggest in the area. We visited on a Sunday when they open at 12 pm. Why so late when they usually open at 9 am and close at 5 pm? We arrived early (after our check out) and the place was locked. Tip: If you arrive early, visit the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site that is almost across. It is free, great way to kill time and learn some facts and information that will connect with the guided tours at Boone. Admission price: $28 regular (pricey), $26 for seniors and veterans (didn't get if my in laws got that since the gentleman at entrance was hard to talk to, not very nice). After parking, head to the Visitor Center. They will give info on tours and times to make your schedule. We did the house tour first. Not the original house, so that was disappointing. The tour is short, they cover just a couple of rooms. Movie trivia: "The Notebook" and the series "North and South" were shot here. I enjoyed exploring the gardens, very nice. My favorite: The Gullah Theater in the outdoor amphitheater was the best part. The presentation was moving, fascinating, full of history about the enslaved people, great lesson to learn about the Gullah culture. The lady who gave the presentation was amazing, forceful, strong, engaging. After that we visited the enslaved people quarters near by. Although the owners of plantations got rich stealing their knowledge about inventing indigo and cultivating rice, most of them were sleeping on the fields in some shacks at the best. The brick buildings (small) were hosting the higher ranked ones, servants in the house who were sharing this tiny spaces (7-8 of them in one). Lots to learn here. Sad history to figure out how Charleston rich people became rich. I am glad Boone is a working farm now, we took a tractor tour to see the walnut, peach, etc groves, saw the horses. Now it's a peaceful place, but it holds a cruel history. Tip: You can get as a souvenir a traditional small sweetgrass basket made on the spot in one of the enslaved buildings by a nice Gullah artist cheaper than inside the French Market in Charleston! We were here for about 3 hours. I could have spend more, but we had to leave town. Loved the oak trees at the entrance, tours are engaging, lots to see and learn at Boone!

What an experience! There was so much to see and so much to learn about the American past at Boone Hall Plantation. The vast expanse of land, the trees, the water, and the old buildings were exploding with the stories of the American Southern past. The Gullah presentation is not to be missed for there was so much more to be learned. If you go to Charleston, Boone Hall must be on your list.

This is fascinating on the history. This is still a working farm. Take the cart ride at the start to give you a small idea on how big the place is and all the crops that is planted. Make sure you go thru the gullah show and over by the slave quarters. It is pretty interesting all over

Originally this wasn't on our itinerary for our Charleston trip, but after seeing all the promotion downtown and pictures about this place I knew we had to visit. This place was beautiful. When driving into the grounds, the drive in was spectacular. The main road is lined with Southern Live Oak trees, it feels like you're driving through a desktop screensaver. We started with the tractor ride, it was informative and nice. It's very impressive how many acres they have and how much land they utilize still. Afterwards we walked around and toured the rest of the grounds. All of the staff were friendly and answered all our questions. There's many things to see and do here for a couple hours. Also The Notebook was filmed here! Boone Hall Plantation is such a picturesque place and very rich in history. I highly recommend this place.

The strawberry festival was so amazing!! If you're a fan of riding rides, I definitely recommended getting the bracelet for unlimited rides as some of the rides require a decent number of tickets. Depending on what you're wanting to do, would depend your schedule for the day. If you're really wanting to pick strawberries, DO IT FIRST!! They will run out of strawberries, so make sure you start there. Each weekend they open new fields so if you miss it one weekend, you've got another chance at the second weekend. Also this festivals offers many shows and entertainment during the day. Make sure to check the schedule when you first get there so you don't miss anything good! As someone gluten free, finding food was a little bit of a challenge due to fair foods normally being fried. I wasn't able to really eat anything that was on the fair side, but I was able to get some stuff from the food trucks. Boiled peanuts are always a win!

Great tour and everything was included. The grounds are impressive. You start with a tour on a tram and get the lay of the land. Great history. Nearby the city of Charleston. The tour includes the mansion and awesome antique furniture and books to see. A walking garden is beautiful. The rest of the tour shows slave quarters and lite historic story. I felt the slavery details were slightly brushed under the proverbial rug a bit. Take that with a grain of salt. The place is a must see.

Beautiful sites and freshest Fruits and Veggies EVER. The even had fresh seafood from another vendor Palmetto Tide Seafood.

Loved the tour. I must admit, the lined live oak trees at this plantation are what lured me into visiting this place. It was 2 hours from Myrtle Beach where I was vacationing and Initially was not sure if it would be worth my time. From my past experiences, some historical tours could be dry and with not many details. I visited the plantation on a Sunday and they open at 12pm. Walking for hours in the hot southern sun was another thing I dreaded. But luckily, the grounds were breezy and I did not feel any discomfort. The presentations and tours packed so much history in an engaging way. All the employees were excellent with their southern hospitality and highly knowledgeable. Everything was well maintained and thoughtfully arranged. 'Gullah moment' was the highlight of the tour. Be prepared to spend at least 3-4 hours. That should give enough time to take in all the information and to stroll through the plantation. The lined live oaks didn't disappoint. They were out of this world.

Boone Hall Plantation is the best day event you can throw into your mix of a vacation. You can enjoy the house tour and another tour around the property. Both are very informative and funny as well. Everyone seems to know this house is from "The Notebook" but there's other interesting facts about the history of the property. You're doing a crime if you don't enjoy your day here and maybe see some cool wildlife while visiting.

So much history here this was probably the highlight of my visit to Charleston South Carolina. This plantation was rich in history, and I quite literally enjoyed why oh God you said what you said you never get compliments on your fit don't you don't want to get like you look nice Skyla every single lesson that was either given to in person or I got to listen to as I walked the property. There was so much to see, and it was so many cool stories to learn, as you realize that this plantation has quite literally been through a whole lot of different hands. why it looks as though it will be around for quite a while. The grounds are kept very clean. I really enjoyed the hayride tour the gentlemen giving us the tour was a hoot to say the least. I will definitely be putting this on my recommendation list when visiting the Charleston area.

It's literally just like out of a movie!! My 2nd movie, Gone with the Wind always fascinated me and my desire to someday come explore Charleston South Carolina and visiting a plantation and visiting the Boone Plantation was everything I imagined and more!! From the moment you pull up into the Avenue of the Oaks it's breathtaking! Oak wood trees planted almost 300 years ago, longer than the birth of the US, and they're still standing strong and majestic. Of course with the beauty of this historical plantation comes a backstory of cruelty and injustice towards the slaves that were property of the owners. Who help built the plantation and make it become the success it is even today. Walking through the plantation was a dream, just picturing the beauty and injustice that happened, once upon a time. I got to tour inside the home. Only the first floor as the current owner still resides on the second floor. I was a bit disappointed in knowing it's not the original home built back in the 1700's. This home was built back in the 1930's. Still pretty epic though. I got to explore the original slave homes that were only about 200 square feet maybe less. With no bathroom, kitchen or rooms, built out of brick. With findings from archaeologists who have studied and examined the homes to tell their stories. At the end I went in the tractor your around the plantation and loved to see how they still farm and maintain the plantation agriculture to keep the farmers dream alive and to help the community eat healthy!!! I can go on and on but I definitely recommend booking a tour to this historic and gorgeous plantation!! Only $28 and you can be there as long as you'd like! You can either drive yourself into the property or take an Uber/Lyft. Don't miss out on history if you come to this beautiful city in the South!!

Beautiful place to visit for a ride around the property, walk amongst the flowers, see the inside of the home, visit with butterflies and horses. Plus learn the history that includes generations of slaves and families. It's worth a visit and a few hours will cover some tours (all included in ticket).

Absolutely stunning grounds full of history and charm. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. The drive is dreamy with hundred year oaks lining either side of the road as Spanish moss dances through the air. The grounds are impeccably kept with plenty of staff to greet, direct, and assist you as you tour. My husband and I did the everything but the wagon ride which was sadly closed due to rain, we loved our time on the plantation nonetheless and were in absolute awe. I became emotional many times as we walked through the space homes- there is so much history in those walls- so much pain and suffering, but also so much hope, resilience, and now freedom. There is a cute butterfly house, stables with beautiful horses free ranging on the lush green grass, and a cute cafe. I loved my time here and cannot wait to return with my kids!! We arrived around 1:30 on a Saturday and while there were many people it didn't feel congested.

A stunning place to visit!! The grounds are beautiful and because I'm in a wheelchair I was unable to do a tour of the house so they have virtual tours of the house on iPads, then they have tractor ride that's 30 minutes and their wheelchair lift was broken and I was disappointed because only the tractor could go to certain parts so they had someone come on a golf cart and give us over a 45 minute tour with info and stops that the tractor doesn't stop for. It was a fascinating to listen to the history of the buildings and the grounds!

Wonderful visit to this, still working, farm and plantation. The grounds are beautiful, particularly the oak lined drive that you travel to get to the main area. We did the stable, house and grounds tours. All guides were very engaging. Such rich history, and grateful that the private owner continues to open her property up for us all to enjoy and learn! We did the AAA tickets which were incredibly reasonable @25 each.

An added star only because of the Gullah show where I actually got to hear about the stories and culture from a descendent of the people enslaved on this plantation. Plantations are kept around to remind us of our history so that we don't forget and yet the history with the plantation's slavery was hardly touched. No stories were told about the people who lived and worked here aside from the slave owners and the people who bought and have lived on the plantation ever since. The house was spoken of lavishly as though this were something to be desired and not a legacy built on the abuse, torture, and trauma of others. I had hoped the slave quarters would provide insight but instead it was a lesson on black history that is already spoken about in schools! Important figures for sure, Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T Washington, etc, and the occasional interesting segments about the lives of slaves in South Carolina in general, but nothing again about the people made to live and suffer on this plantation other than mentioning that there were in fact nearly 300 slaves present. Nearly 300 lives destroyed and none of their stories told?? Almost this entire experience felt gross, not worth the time or money if you actually care for history

What a great day . Beautiful home , landscaping , lectures and oak trees . We were there for 5 hours and another fabulous experience in Charleston !

I did not have time to visit the gardens today, instead stopping to appreciate the historical marker on Shadow Lake Circle. It is quite new and in excellent condition. The marker reads, "Boone Hall Plantation, established in 1681 by a grant to Major John Boone, remained in the family for 130 years. The plantation, purchased by the Horlbeck family in 1817, produced primarily Sea Island cotton. A cotton gin, smokehouse, and nice slave cabins, all built of brick made here, survive from the antebellum period. The present main house at Boone Hall was built for Thomas A. Stone in 1936." There is some space to pull over to view the marker here. The marker is a short distance from the Plantation entrance. [Review 19440 overall - 1014 in South Carolina - 410 of 2023.]

Had an amazing, educational, mind blowing tour today!! Am so happy we chose Adam's tour- he is so informed and a wonderful teacher!We learned so much. i would go on his tour again! As Northerners we learned the whole story about the revolutionary and civil wars. Dont miss it on your Charleston visit. Adam is great!!

Boone Hall Plantation was an excellent day trip. The tour guides were excellent. The slave homes shared lots of information about their day to day life. The Gullah guide had a wonderful singing voice. It's a sad part of American history that should not be forgotten.

I Didn't realize I would spend so much time here. It's a beautiful location that provided many educational elements. I've always been uncomfortable going to plantations because it feels inappropriate and unethical to view home furnishings of slave owners and talk about their family. However, this plantation put a lot of emphasis and resources to talk about the lives of enslaved people and they stayed away from giving a white washed version of the story to make tourists feel less bad. They didn't celebrate the owners but provided factual information and focused more on what has happened since to the property. There was also a session on Gullah culture led by a descendent. She was such a great and engaging speaker, I found her presentation the most informative because it was so easy to listen to her. There is also a tractor portion of the tour where they will take you around the property and discuss what farming was done here and what is being done currently. I highly recommend anyone to visit as you will learn a lot and it's a beautiful property.

My family and I went to Boone Plantation (my husband and I went there 2023 and absolutely loved it) and attended the Gullah presentation. In 2023, this presentation was superb; however, today's presentation (10/23/24) was ok. Several times the presenter appeared to forget where she was in her presentation, and we felt that she didn't bring the true feeling of the Gullah people and the plantation. For us, the rap was out of place. After the presentation was over, I approached the presenter with a question. I was wondering if she would pray Our Father's Prayer in Gullah and her blunt answer was, " I don't do anything after the presentation." I don't mind her not doing it, but I felt the way she answered me was rude and I felt bad for even asking.

The grounds are pretty. The house itself isn't that old. Built in the 1930's. Tour guide started early and was short/rude to people coming at the scheduled time. To the point of stating " I can't talk to you and shutting the door on them". We left after the first room "The Library". One of the "Slave Houses" showed excavation artifacts from the floor, but mixed in was current day ammo cans etc. so not sure how accurate the story is behind all the items "excavated". Also, all the items from the house aren't original, just brought in for representation of what it was like in the 1700-1800's-ish. There are other places around that are more true to what that time period was like. But overall, if you need to fill your day with something, the grounds are amazing.

I was fed so much history and education touring this plantation. It seems as it hasn't been to long since slave existed, and the history of this place creates a perfect depiction of that era. An Englishman named John Boone from Barbados received land. It has 479 acres of cattle operators, 300 acres per slave. Slavers had to work the cash crops and cattle. The West Africans were the primary workers. All 9 of the bricks homes were pressed by slaves, 27 brick slave cabins were originally here. Field slaves didn't have the brick homes but lived in the board house (tent, quarters and shanty's) We came here to one of the most historical places here in Charleston. We wanted a house tour and as well as to see the history of Charleston. This place was once a saw mill, history of buildings constructions of 1830, which housed the cotton gin till the 1870's. There were 15,000 pecan trees before. Indigo was once grown here that was sold to England. But this old working farm is still going.. There were 1743 oak trees planted. Prior to Eli Whitney's new found invention.. slavery was still around so the demand of labor and land began to grow. This is where Gullah who spoke the creole dialect of English.The left side of the building was the smoke house.. with 9 slave cabins. I learned that the Holbrook brothers that industrialized the gray clay videos can see viewing the slave cabins, brought in 300 enslaved africans to build bricks for buildings. After slavery farming was taken over by share croppers, Thomas Boone had the avenue of Oaks made. it's started in 1631. The avenue of the oaks has been featured in many movies. Visitors who come to the Boone Hall Plantation will know the history of the Gullah's, while touring the slave homes. I loved the view of the dock, even seeing the scene set where the notebook had filmed. The beautiful barn overlooking the lake was breathtaking. The tour trolley that took us around to see the overall farm and give us stories and detailed info of the plantation made our visit worthwhile. The Gullah show is a cultural experience all visitors shouldn't miss!

The family had a great time visiting Boone Hall Plantation. The property was set up perfectly where you get a good walk and historical info from some very informed and entertaining interpretation. What I also found fun and refreshing was a scavenger hunt for kids. The plantation has cotton fields, pecan orchards and indigo plants, to name a few. At one point of its history there were 4000 acres of pecan trees. The history of slavery and emancipation is also well documented in the houses that were built and occupied by slaves during the period. It makes you feel a different time but also the struggles and politics to over come, some of which are still being fought over today.

Upon entering, my husband and I were taken aback by the clerks comment. She said "You're really gonna love it." I'm unsure as to which part she thought that we would we love, given its dark history... Boone Hall Plantation attempted to create this facade as if the land was and still is just a family farm owned by a couple who only sought to entertain their guests by throwing these elaborate parties. There was little mention as to how the enslaved Africans suffered while being held captive in order to upkeep this plantation. The tour guide mentioned the enslaved briefly by saying "Those guys had it tough back then," and proceeded to gloat about all of the beer and oysters supplied for some annual oyster party they have on the land. I would suggest that this plantation trains its employees to be more authentic and truthful about the history of this land. Tell the stories and honor the lives and sacrifices of the enslaved who had to endure such harsh treatment, all while being forced to create for people who hated them and capitalized off of their bodies. Imagine the strange fruit that hung from those trees. Strange fruit being the black bodies of the innocent people who fought for their lives and attempted to rebel or escape captivity. Those same trees are now being decorated for Halloween with ghosts, pumpkins and bats for kids to enjoy as if nothing ever happened. Shame on you all for trying to cover up the truth with silly decorations. May the spirits of those enslaved and tortured their rise and rebel!!!

Great place to spend the day! Be prepared for ALOT of walking, but so totally worth it!!! This is over 700 acres of beauty. Such history here dating back hundreds of years!! "the Gula Girl" Jackie who does the Gula presentation was phenomenal! She puts her heart and soul into it. All the workers are extremely knowledgeable about the Boone Plantation. There is also a Cafe that sells food and drinks. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!!

A beautiful property with excellent views and a peek into history. I'm rating it as a 3 because it must be noted that the house is not original to the property during civil war and colonial times. The home is wonderful and has been used in several movies, but it is essentially a modern home created to resemble what the owners fantasize southern life to be. Historically quite a few gaps. The Gullah history is magnificent and must be heard.

The grounds are absolutely beautiful, especially the ride in down the live oak lined road. Everywhere you look is a picture opportunity, just beautiful. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and eager to share information. I did the tractor tour last and what an excellent job the driver and guide did. The knowledge about the land and the crops that are planted was extremely welcomed. Will definitely be bringing the family next time. This is a great experience especially for your children's enrichment or for your own.

The grounds are gorgeous however for $84 I was expecting to see more of the house. 2 rooms and that's it? If not going to offer a full tour, that should be stated before ticket purchase. Perhaps an opportunity to leverage photos or something to provide insight into life at Boon Hall. The presentations were good. cafe really needs to be brought up to a standard that fits with the rest of the property. for me a boon-don't.

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been! I understand why the notebook was filmed here. The flower gardens were so pretty and the driveway with all the majestic oak trees is stunning. Take the tractor tour and listen to the talk by the slave houses, really interesting and informative.

you might think that the admission is on the pricey side, but it actually covers a lot. There are three seperate tours that are all fantastic and educational.

The entrance into the plantation is incredible! The first stop to the hospitality house to sign up for a house your and "show" tour time. We then filled out time by first waiting for a tractor tour. The tractor took us around the entire plantation and gave us a good sense of the history. We then headed to the slave homes, and wow - so educational and eye opening, especially the house that showed up what they excavated from the ground. Loved that they had a scavenger hunt for the little ones. An educational and activity filled plantation. Glad we went here!

The mansion that exists on Boone Hall Plantation was built in 1936 by Canadian ambassador Thomas Stone as part of the Second Wave of Reconstruction. It went through several owners. We were able to go on the guided tour of the first floor, no pictures allowed. They allow guests to view the Georgian-designed home. Several movies took place here for example notebook ( from my favorite author). As you walk through the property, you'll be sad like me to learn about the history. In the slaves houses, up to 18 people lived in a tiny house. The houses were so small. All I could think in the big plantation, they made tiny houses and 18 people lived inside the house. How did they manage with little kids, cooking and etc. There were no bathrooms in any of the houses and they all shared one fireplace. Thanks to Abraham Lincoln, the slaves were saved from torture.

Really enjoyed our visit here. We spent almost 4 hours and saw most of the property and felt very well informed. It is only a short drive from downtown Charleston and gives the plantation experience that I think most tourist are looking for. Highly suggest!

Our family really enjoyed the tour of Boone Hall mansion and the plantation! We visited the horse stables and then each of the slave quarters first. Then we toured the first floor of the mansion. But the best part was the farm and grounds tour which took us all over the plantation by wagon. We got to learn the history of the plantation as well as the current crops farmed here. This is a great tour for every vacation!

Easy to get to from Downtown Charleston.... maybe a 20-25 minute drive. It was raining pretty good when we arrived, and the entire grounds (road, parking lot, outdoor walking areas) are dirt, dirt/gravel or grass. So, this made for a mess of things. Next time I go to the area and see a possibility of rain, I'm brining my galoshes / rain shoes. The rain did nothing to diminish the beauty of the Avenue of Oaks! Beautiful! The house is picturesque, but what's funny is that it's not the original house... nor even the 2nd house. If I remember correctly, this current house is the 4th house built in the 20th century. The original was stated to be more of a regular farmhouse rather than the grand mansion that sits there today. While the main house is not in daily use, the upstairs remains private so we weren't allowed to go up there. The main house tour takes you through the downstairs which is quite lovely. The indoor patio was unique and interesting. I could see enjoying a morning coffee or an afternoon tea there. The gardens have loads of beautiful plants and flowers. We also did the self guided "tour" through the enslaved brick homes. Each home had a representation of life for the enslaved or the period, and an automated/recorded talk that would explain life then. It was heart wrenching to see and hear. We also attended the Gullah presentation. This is truly NOT to be missed. A true descendant of the Gullah people, the presenter shares how life for the Gullah was and how they survived. It was tragic, sad, touching and inspiring all at the same time. She also has an incredible voice, and if you get the chance to hear her sing, do it! Overall, we enjoyed our time at Boone Hall, and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the area. What was nice was that there was 1 ticket price for everything, and that the talks/tours were staggered in such a way that you could easily go from one to the next.

Very impressive. We've done several of these plantations and this one was the best yet. Highlights.. Earl - History Talk Ted - Historical Dwelling Talk Ric - Big House Gullah/Jackie - Gullah Culture Matt - farm and nature tour. So happy I found this in the morning via evendo at the best priced too

Love this beautiful plantation and the wonderful folks that lead the tours. Joe A was our guide on the tractor tour. Super informative and friendly. Our tour guide for the house tour seemed extremely new and although very nice focused more on the history of the changing of hands of the ownership than the previous tours I have so enjoyed that shared so much about the house and its contents and gave you a better feel for the history but she was new and working out the kinks. I wish I recalled the Gullah presenter but she was a retired librarian among much more and just fabulous. A must see stop if you are visiting the Charleston area!!!

Decided to tour this plantation over the others in SC. Also Paired this with our tour tickets for Ft Sumter. The slave quarters were educational as well as the "Gullah moment" spoken and sung at the theatre. One of our favorite parts. Road on the tractor tour to see the rest of the land. Learned about their crops. The only negative part is the plantation home. We were only allowed to go in three of the rooms. So you could not tour the whole house. And we had no idea the house was rebuilt in 1935 so not necessarily much original was left from the earlier home. When you pay for a viewing of a plantation home that means this part is pretty significant to see. So this made it very disappointing. We wish this could be updated to enjoy the whole home. Other than that everyone was very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful.

Although weather was sweltering hot, we enjoyed are visit: history, beautiful sceneries, knowledge of staff and tour guides and the tractor ride. However, we missed the months of fruits and vegetables picking. The avenue of the oak trees was amazing; a picturesque location for any occasion.

We were in town visiting and decided to swing in. Everyone there was friendly and inviting. The place had rich history and an excellent group of people onsite to help share it. Our family enjoyed the visit.

Lots of history here. House tour was kind of a let down cause u can only go on the first floor cause the family actually lives here. Lots to do including tractor tours, Gullah tours, etc. The property was absolutely beautiful.

Visited Boone Hall during my first trip to Charleston. I'm not really sure what I was expecting, I'm a Yank from up North. We don't have stuff like this. The long driveway lined with live oaks was definitely beautiful. The land is immaculate, there is so much to see and do, from stable tours, a gift shop and cafe, a butterfly garden, event space for celebrating??? Indeed. Right next to the former slave cabins. There was a couple getting married there the day of my visit, March 5, which I found tacky af, despite their beautiful floral arrangements. I can't even believe people still think this is appropriate and the thing to do in 2022, but coming from NYC, let me tell you, SC is another world, and it was like I time traveled from 2022 back to the 1950s. Took the tractor ride around the farm, which is still a working farm producing pretty much any vegetable and fruit you can think of. The farm also hosts many events: pick-your-own days, haunted/spooky events during Halloween, a playground for kids, etc. This would all be fine and great if it wasn't on the grounds of so much sadness and tragedy. Yes, some of the cabins are still standing. Yes they have live events to learn about Gullah history, yes, each cabin was outfitted with an audio tour, pictures were on the walls, displays of items that were found under the dirt of the cabins, but it really didn't have an much impact as it should have. I think so much more should be provided here to remind people of what has gone on. Just like how Auchwitz still stands as a reminder as a Jew that We Will Never Forget. You go there in solemn reflection, you go there not to have parties, but to witness atrocities and learn from them. This is history right here. Hundreds of years of history fit into eight tiny rooms. Hundreds of years of history reduced to tiny shards of pottery in one glass case. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana, 1905. I saw people smiling, some taking pictures of themselves in front of the slave cabins, like, what? THAT'S the picture you thought was best to take? That's the one? I will refer to this man as "Bob." This is Bob. Don't be like Bob. I did notice a few black workers, one woman demonstrating how woven baskets were made, and another black man who drove the tractor around for the farm tour. Neither of them spoke to any of the guests. I stood right in front of the woman making a basket. I was not looked at, acknowledged, greeted, nothing. The tractor driver stopped the tractor, got off, lowered the stairs so we could get off, then turned his back and walked away. The woman in front of me thanked him, and with his back still turned and still walking away, mumbled in low volume "you're welcome." This is what I mean about being transported back to the 1950s. I noticed this exact treatment from Uber drivers as well. There seems to still be very high tension and animosity between blacks and whites in this state, and as mentioned, coming from NYC where my friends have been black, white, brown, Asian, and everything else, this was a very stark, shocking, and depressing difference. The main house itself is undeniably beautiful, but it is a more modern addition to the property. Built in the 1930s and still home to the current owners, you can only tour the bottom level: a sitting room with pianos and books, a dining room, and the breezeway area. No photos allowed. Now, if you're still with me and have made it this far, this is the ****MOST IMPORTANT PART OF VISITING BOONE HALL***** SECURE. YOUR. TRANSPORTATION. BEFORE. YOU. START. THE. DAY. Uber, Lyft, taxis? Boone don't know them. My friend and I could not get any transportation from Boone. Ride share drivers kept dropping our ride with no explanation, no drivers would even accept our ride, and if you wanted "immediate service" you can expect to pay a 3-digit fare. We were seeing $80-$160 for a not even 10 mile ride back to where we were staying, with a wait time of 1.5 hours at 5pm CLOSING. We asked a couple employees how we could get off the plantation, and both told us to try Green Taxi. Nope. Green didn't even have cars out there, per the man I spoke to on the phone. If you plan to spend the day here: BRING YOUR OWN CAR, whether it's yours or a rental. The Uber situation in SC is horrendous, 0/10 do not recommend. I'm glad I was able to visit, but I say, do more. Will it be uncomfortable, yep. But I think a lot of people down south NEED to be made to feel uncomfortable.

A must see. Don't miss the Gullah presentation. Veronica was fantastic. We learned a lot and appreciated the honest approach to the history of the plantation. The tractor tour of the grounds is worth your while.The price is fair since no extra charges for the presentations.

This was an educational experience. I thought the presentations could have been more detailed about the reality of being a slave in this for profit farm. The presenter who was white, did not go into detail of the harsh treatment of the slaves who did not meet expectations of the overlord. I appreciated the presentation by the Gullah descendant. Her presentation gave a more honest perspective of the reality of life on a plantation. This was second visit to a plantation and must admit that I have a great deal of respect for those who survived to continue to have modern day family and that they now can speak truth to power of this sad chapter in our history. I am pleased that this plantation is a working modern day farm.

Worth the trip just to see the long drive lined with Oak trees. I explored the grounds solo and spent a couple hours there. Sadly the butterfly gardens were closed while I was there.

Worth the trip: I Went to Boone Plantation today and it was lovely. The tour guides were friendly and informative, and the Gullah presentation was great too! I spent a good 3 hours there and it was plenty of time, but I'm a fast tourist, so I would plan for at least 3-4 hours when you go! Most tours are self guided, but the house tour has to be scheduled, and the farm tour has a couple safari type buses coming every 15-20 minutes to take you around the whole farm. There are 2 gift shops on site and one includes a little sandwich shop. It was really cool to ride around on the farm and get the whole history of the plantation. There was even a building with restrooms and movies going on throughout the day - The Notebook, North and South, and Queen, all which were filmed at Boone Hall. I'm so thankful I chose to come down a day early for my vacation so I could do this part of my trip on its own, instead of squeezing it in between my other 2 activities (FYI: this was booked as part of the Tri-Combo tour through Charleston Tours and Events- full review later, once I have attended the other 2 activities)

This experience is one that will last for a very long time. The price was right and the distance from Downtown Charleston is reasonable. The pre-recorded narration in each slave house allows you to move at your own pace. The gardens are beautiful and the tractor pull ride around the plantation was informative. A must see is Jackie who does a presentation on the history of Gullah, the slave language of the Low Country. Her storytelling is mesmerizing and she is very approachable after her performance. The mansion was a disappointing as the tour guide thought he was a stand up comic. I would have enjoyed it a lot better if he had stuck to the reverence and history the mansion provided. Lunch was just a small shop with premade sandwiches. All in all worth the trip!