Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
In the days following the election of President Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina Gov. William H. Gist was characteristically blunt: “The only alternative left, in my judgment, is the secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union.”
Today, Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site interprets the life and legacy of the man history has come to know as the “Secession Governor.”
The son of a Charleston merchant, Gist rose from modest beginnings to be elected governor of South Carolina in 1858. He also was a reputed duelist.
Today, visitors can walk the elegant grounds, tour the plantation home, admire its beautiful rose gardens and explore other original plantation buildings. The site also includes a short hiking trail down to the Tyger River.
Holiday programs and other special events are held at Rose Hill site year-round, including weddings and receptions.
GENERAL
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Designation: National Register
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Counties: Union
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Acreage: 44
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When & How PRT Acquired: Purchased in 1960 from Clyde T. Franks
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Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
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Tour and Programs Information: Historic house museum tours focus on plantation life from 1828-1960.
Held daily on the hour from 1pm to 4 pm.
Large groups are requested to call ahead.
House tour is $4/adult; $3.25/SC Senior; $3/youth 6-15.
Rose Hill Plantation is a "DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based social studies programs for South Carolina school children.
HOURS
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Admissions: Grounds are free. House tours: $4 age 16+;
$2.50 SC Senior;
$3 age 6-16;
children under 5 are free.
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Office Hours: 11am-noon
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Days and Hours of Operation: Grounds are open daily from 9am-6pm; house museum tours held on the hour from 1pm to 4 pm.
LOCATION
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Driving Directions:
From I-26:Take exit 44 onto Highway 49 toward Union. Continue through Cross Anchor to Cross Keys (approximately 5 miles). At Cross Keys take right hand fork onto Old Buncombe Road proceed 5 miles to junction with Galilee Church Road then left. Continue on Galilee Church Road for 3 miles to Rose Hill front gate. Proceed slowly on Galilee Church Road as it has a 30 mph hairpin corner and look for the William H. Gist family cemetery on left.
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 10
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Miles to Nearest Town: 9
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 175
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Columbia, SC: 64
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Florence, SC: 140
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Greenville, SC: 62
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Charlotte, NC: 75
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Raleigh, NC: 216
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Atlanta, GA: 205
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Augusta, GA: 85
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