Tour Hopsewee Plantation and enjoy a group meal in the tearoom
House tour, Gullah tour, Dining
Explore Hopsewee Plantation with your group, pairing a guided house visit with dining in the tearoom. Choose your meal and add the house tour and Gullah tour options.
The house tour includes seven entry steps and a full flight of stairs; the Gullah Geechee presentation site has three entrance steps. Some larger walking assistance devices may not fit through some historic doorways.
Tickets can be refunded up to 24 hours in advance, subject to a 15% fee. If the seller is forced to cancel the event, you can reschedule or get a full refund for no fee.
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Arrive 10 minutes before your tour.
Wear comfortable shoes and avoid high heels. Dress for the weather since part of the experience is outdoors, and bring bug spray if you’re sensitive to mosquitoes.
You can take photos of the house exterior, grounds, gardens, and landscape. Do not take photos or videos inside the house or during the tour, and keep cameras, phones, and other electronic devices turned off while inside the house.
Hopsewee is located on US 17 near Georgetown, SC. We are about 12 miles south of Georgetown and 10 miles north of McClellanville. The best GPS address to use is 494 Hopsewee Road, Georgetown (29440).
Draped in Spanish moss and shaded by ancient live oaks, Hopsewee Plantation sits quietly along the Black River outside Georgetown, South Carolina. The mid-18th-century main house looks much as it did when it was built, offering a tangible connection to the colonial Low Country that few historic sites can match. Hopsewee Plantation is best known as the birthplace of Thomas Lynch Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walking the grounds, you sense the rhythm of a rice-plantation world that shaped an entire region.
Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable and engaging tour guides here, with several mentioning Yancy and Fancy by name for their storytelling abilities, historical insights, and genuine approach to sharing the property's complete history. The house tour itself impresses with its architectural details, particularly the intricate woodwork, and reviewers appreciate the honest presentation of the plantation's past, including the difficult realities of those who were enslaved there. The museum adds depth with its collection of artifacts that bring the history to life. Beyond the tours, the on-site tea room earns enthusiastic recommendations for its delicious food, beautiful river views, and charming Southern hospitality. Several guests mention returning specifically for the tea experience. The grounds sit on a scenic bluff overlooking the North Santee River, adding natural beauty to the historical experience. This seems to be a place that takes its educational mission seriously while creating a welcoming atmosphere, making it particularly valuable for those seeking a more complete and truthful understanding of Southern plantation history.
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