Rose Hill Plantation

Join us for an experience bringing astronomy, history, nature, and recreation together. Surrounded by forest, with only the stars above you, come out to Rose Hill Plantation and join in on a twilight nature hike followed by a bonfire. Enjoy s’mores as you gaze at the sky, learning about the constellations and how enslaved individuals would use the cover of dark to escape north with only the stars to navigate their way.

Join us at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site for our Archaeology Day Program! Visit archaeologists as they conduct excavations of the grounds of Rose Hill. View the archaeological work in progress, talk with archaeologists, and learn about recent discoveries and the processes of their work.

Join us for an evening journey into the spooky past during “Carolina Tales & Beyond." Don't miss out on local ghostly tales and spine-chilling legends.

Travel back in time to a 1800s Christmas at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. Join us as we welcome in the holidays. Experience a self-guided tour of the Gist Mansion. Learn about the ways the Gist family, enslaved people, and sharecroppers celebrated and at times feared this time of the year. Visitors can enjoy refreshments and sweets in the historic kitchen house. Decorate your own holiday crafts and play historic games! On Sunday, Vintage Santa will be present for visitors to interact with and take pictures! Admission into the park on the days of the program is $10 per person (this includes children). Please be prepared to pay admission at the gate, Cash preferred.

Embark on a journey to uncover the rich African-American historical experience at Rose Hill Plantation. Prior to the Civil War, hundreds of individuals were enslaved on this cotton plantation under the ownership of Gov. William Henry Gist. Following emancipation, some freed people departed Rose Hill while others chose to remain, transitioning into tenant farmers. Through both periods of slavery and freedom, African-Americans persevered, laboring tirelessly to establish livelihoods for themselves and their families within the confines of Rose Hill Plantation. Join us for an immersive journey into the lives of enslaved and freed individuals through interactive activities such as cooking and brick-making demonstrations. Our lineup includes a Union Soldier, an esteemed antique collector, the head of the Gullah Geechee Nation, and a knowledgeable genealogist, among other well-respected participants. Gain invaluable historical insights into this significant period in American history. A food vendor will be available on-site, offering lunch options available for purchase throughout the day. Please be prepared to pay with cash on this day. Admission to the park and program is priced at $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 6-15, with cash payments preferred.