Commemorating Carolina Day - While most of America celebrates independence on July 4, here in Charleston we begin the celebration almost a week earlier. On June 28 , 1776, Col. William Moultrie and his men at Fort Sullivan on Sullivan’s Island handed British forces their first major defeat in what would soon become the American Revolution.

Step back in time at the Magnolia House, a unique gem at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Unlike typical plantation homes, this historic house offers a glimpse into Southern history from 1870 to 1975.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens honors Juneteenth with a weekend of immersive programs exploring the history of emancipation and those once enslaved on the grounds.

Welcome to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens! With our ticket, enjoy a day exploring history, nature, and beautiful gardens filled with wildlife

It’s Women’s History Month! We’ll be introducing you to some of the women of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens throughout history.

Welcome to the Wildlife Center! Meet our four-legged and winged friends.

Inside the Swamp. We took a behind the scenes tour with Ecologist James and learned all about the birds and reptiles in the swamp.

How to infuse some local flair and heritage into your Thanksgiving meal this year!

The lowcountry autumn bloom comes to life in October.

Beyond the incredible savings, membership grants access to miles of walking and biking trails, birdwatching areas, dog-friendly paths, and a slice of our heaven for yourself and your family.

Thank you to all who joined us for A Sweet Shindig at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens!

The Audubon Swamp Garden was once a widely used site for nesting long-legged wading birds, waterfowl, and a multitude of other resident and migratory wildlife species.

Below-freezing temperatures this winter didn’t wipe out the color here at Magnolia.

Five years after the Civil War ended, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton opened his private gardens to the public.