We suspected the plantation tour would be all about cotton but we were wrong, South Carolina grew rice. It's fascinating how the crops were grown and harvested - it was very labor intensive. Rice production ended after the Civil War because plantation owners couldn't afford the labor required to grow the crop
We enjoyed touring the home and gardens. They are unimaginably beautiful! Live Oaks over 500 years old, Palmetto Palms and Cypress trees too. Lots of aligators, flora and fauna. A wonderful day, fascinating to see!
For our pictures of the Plantation Click here.
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