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At Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, stroll through the romantic garden, Audubon Swamp, Ashley Riverwalk, historic Magnolia house, and learn about the history, horticulture and nature of the low country.
Magnolia Plantation is located near Charleston and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston. The house and gardens are open daily; an admission fee is charged. The plantation dates to 1676, when Thomas and Ann Drayton (née Anna Fox) built a house and small formal garden on the site.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, on the banks of the Ashley River near Charleston, SC, is one of the Lowcountry’s oldest public attraction. It is a phenomenal horticultural destination, a significant historic and cultural site, and a place of unparalleled natural beauty.
Magnolia Plantation offers a true, varied, Lowcountry experience. From touring the marsh and river to see the wildlife, taking a train through the grounds, exploring the beautiful gardens, and touring the plantation home, you can catch a glimpse of life in years past.
Four former slave cabins have been preserved and restored. They now provide a focal point for education and discussion about the history of slavery and African American culture not only in South Carolina, but also the United States. The Drayton family has owned Magnolia since the 1670s.
Your garden admission gives you access to 66 acres of romantic-style gardens, including plants and trees that have been growing on the property since the 1840s. Explore 6 miles of walking and biking trails.
It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.
