Boone Hall Plantation
Tickets, Tours & the Iconic Avenue of Oaks in Mount Pleasant
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The plantation includes the Boone Hall mansion (the current Colonial Revival house was built in 1936; the original burned), nine original brick slave cabins along Slave Street (a powerful and essential part of the visit), the Black History in America exhibit and live Gullah cultural presentations, the cotton gin, and the live butterfly pavilion in summer.
The Garrison family has operated Boone Hall since 1955 and runs it as both a working farm and a major tourist site. The combination is unusual — most plantations have become museums; Boone Hall is still planting, harvesting, and selling produce. Visiting in May means strawberry season; September means pumpkin patches; February-March means camellias and an iris bloom. The site engages substantively with its enslavement history through the original cabins, the Black History in America exhibit, and the Gullah presentations performed by descendants of enslaved residents.
What to Expect
Format
Self-paced tour of the grounds, mansion, slave cabins, Gullah presentation, and exhibits. Located in Mount Pleasant, about 15 minutes from downtown Charleston.
Best Time
Spring (April-May) for the Avenue of Oaks at its leafiest, strawberry season, and mild weather. October for pumpkin patches and fall festivals. Avoid hot August afternoons.
Duration
3-4 hours for the full experience.
Tips
Photograph the Avenue of Oaks on arrival when the light is best (mornings face the oaks; late afternoons backlight them dramatically). Don't skip the slave cabins or the Black History exhibit — they're essential to understanding the site honestly. The Gullah presentation schedule varies; check on arrival.
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Best For
First-time Charleston visitors who want one comprehensive plantation experience that combines the iconic, the historical, and the agricultural.
Families
Excellent. The farm component, butterfly pavilion (summer), and U-pick fields engage kids in ways the pure gardens don't.
Couples
The Avenue of Oaks is one of the most romantic photo spots in the South.
Pair With
Pair with Patriots Point (USS Yorktown) for a Mount Pleasant day, or with Charleston downtown for the contrast.
Time Needed
3-4 hours. Half-day works well.
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How old is the Avenue of Oaks?
The 88 live oaks were planted in 1743 by Thomas Boone. They are approximately 280 years old today and form a quarter-mile canopy at the plantation entrance.
Is Boone Hall a working plantation?
Yes — one of the oldest continuously operating plantations in America. It actively grows seasonal crops including peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, and pumpkins, with U-pick fields and a farm market.
What movies were filmed at Boone Hall?
The most famous include Gone with the Wind (1939, exterior shots), The Notebook (2004), Queen (TV miniseries), and North and South.
How does Boone Hall address the history of slavery?
Through nine original brick slave cabins along Slave Street, the Black History in America exhibit, and live Gullah cultural presentations performed by descendants of enslaved residents. The site engages substantively with this history.
How far is Boone Hall from downtown Charleston?
About 8 miles, or 15-20 minutes by car. Located in Mount Pleasant.
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