Hopsewee Plantation House Tour in Georgetown
Tour the original Hopsewee Plantation House on the North Santee River
Duration
50 minutes
Includes
Guided house tour
Highlights
Explore Hopsewee Plantation house on a guided tour through a colonial home that has never been enlarged since the mid-18th century. Walk room to room and learn about the families who lived here and the enslaved people who worked on the plantation.
- Tour the historic house in about 50 minutes
- Explore original woodwork, window glass, and heart-pine floors
- Learn about Lowcountry rice plantations and Hopsewee’s history
- Hear about the Lynch, Hume, and Lucas families and the current owners, the Beatties
- Enjoy views of moss-draped trees, old rice fields, and the North Santee River
- Dine in the River Oak Cottage Tea Room after your tour (lunch or tea not included)
Things to know
No photos or video are allowed inside the house or during the tour. Expect seven steps to enter and a full flight of stairs for the upstairs portion. Tours run Tues.–Sat. at scheduled times; arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds up to 24 hours in advance, subject to a 15% fee. If the seller cancels, tickets can be refunded for no fee.
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FAQs
No. You may take photos of the house exterior, grounds, gardens, and plantation areas, but you cannot take pictures or video inside the house or during the tour. Turn off cameras, cell phones, and electronic devices while inside the house.
Wear comfortable shoes and avoid high heels (they can damage the floors and aren’t ideal for walking the grounds). Dress for the weather since part of the tour takes place outside. Bring bug spray if you’re sensitive to mosquitoes.
Plan for stairs: you’ll navigate seven steps to enter the house and a full flight of stairs for the upstairs portion. Handrails are available for both.
Meeting details
US 17 between Georgetown and McClellanville
Related locations
Hopsewee Plantation
Admission includedDraped 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.
