The Ashley River plantations

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South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

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Middleton Place (S.C.); Magnolia Plantation (Charleston County, S.C.); Drayton Hall (S.C.)

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This paper describes the history of three plantations – Middleton Place, Magnolia and Drayton Hall along the Ashley River’s west bank upstream from the site of the original colony. The story of these three estates and the families that lived there mirrors the history of South Carolina – from its colonial beginnings, through the American Revolution and Civil wars. Today, they are nationally recognized heritage sites that draw visitors from around the world who come to admire their formal gardens and historic houses.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10827/11868

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2011

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Date Accessioned	2013-10-29T18:11:00Z
Date Available	2013-10-29T18:11:00Z
dc.description	This paper describes the history of three plantations – Middleton Place, Magnolia and Drayton Hall along the Ashley River’s west bank upstream from the site of the original colony. The story of these three estates and the families that lived there mirrors the history of South Carolina – from its colonial beginnings, through the American Revolution and Civil wars. Today, they are nationally recognized heritage sites that draw visitors from around the world who come to admire their formal gardens and historic houses.
Media Type	Document
Item Language	English
Publisher	South Carolina State Library
Digital Collection	South Carolina State Documents Depository
Rights	Copyright status undetermined. For more information contact, South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.
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