Experience Southern History at Hopsewee Plantation
Built circa 1740, some 40 years before the American Revolutionary War, Hopsewee Plantation was one of the South's major rice plantations and the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Now a private residence, this National Historic Landmark—near Myrtle Beach and Charleston in the heart of South Carolina's Lowcountry—is open for 2019 from January 29 with tours on the hour 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and beginning at 11:00 on Saturdays. Dining is available Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am to 3:15 pm. We close for weddings and other special events, so be sure to check our online calendar for availability.
Hopsewee Cooking
Our popular cookbook features more than 100 of our favorite dishes from appetizers to desserts with tips and methods—plus a generous helping of southern history! This full-color, hardcover 150-page book brings the delicious flavors of Hopsewee right to your home. Click here for more information, and order your copy here.
Eat and Drink
English tradition meets southern charm at the sophisticated River Oak Cottage Tea Room, a versatile venue featuring a full menu, sweet and savory treats and a wide selection of teas.
Do and See
Take a guided tour to explore
the historic house from attic to cellar or learn the storied history
of traditional sweetgrass basketweaving in a hands-on workshop at Hopsewee.
Plan an Event
With beautiful and bucolic wooded grounds along the peaceful North Santee River, Hopsewee Plantation provides the picture-perfect backdrop for private parties or your special bridal occasion.
Hopsewee plantation joins coast to coast sites
Coast to Coast Sites was founded in 2016 by travel aficionados Lynne and Roger Gerber to collect America's story in a series of coasters and postcards with fun facts about each site as well as a checklist to connect all of the historic places to visits in each state. Look for these collectible mementos in our gift shop, and then test your knowledge of Hopsewee history by taking the trivia challenge. To find out more, visit the Coast to Coast Sites website, where you'll find the rest of the sites in South Carolina listed as well as those in Maryland and North Carolina.
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494 Hopsewee Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440 | Phone: (843) 546-7891
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