Brookgreen Gardens
1931First public sculpture garden in America, built on former rice plantations near Pawleys Island.
15.0 mi away
Everything Georgetown is known for
First public sculpture garden in America, built on former rice plantations near Pawleys Island.
12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the murky waters of the Black River? Right here, near what was once Brown's Ferry, a colonial merchant vessel sank almost 300 years ago, offering us a rare glimpse into early…
Pull over here and step back in time! You're about to visit one of the oldest continuous congregations in South Carolina. This isn't just a church; it's a living piece of history. Prince George Winyah Parish Church has…
Ever wondered what life was like on a grand Southern rice plantation? You're about to drive right into it. Mansfield Plantation, established in 1718, offers a rare glimpse into a complex past along the Black River. For…
Ever wondered what it felt like to guard the Carolina coast during the Civil War? You're driving right past a silent sentinel of that time! This spot, Battery White, was a crucial Confederate artillery battery,…
Ever wonder where presidents go to escape the pressures of Washington? This could have been one of those places. Hobcaw Barony, this vast 16,000-acre tract, was purchased in the early 1900s by Bernard Baruch, a wealthy…
Ever wondered what fueled the wealth of early South Carolina? Look no further than the rice fields that once stretched before you. This historic district near Georgetown was the heart of a vast rice empire. From the…
Look out there! That active lighthouse isn't just a pretty sight; it’s a silent sentinel, guiding ships through these treacherous waters for generations. It stands guard over Winyah Bay, a lifeline for Georgetown. This…
Ever wondered where a signer of the Declaration of Independence took his first breath? You're almost there! Hopsewee Plantation is the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., a true American Founding Father. This historic…
First public sculpture garden in America, built on former rice plantations near Pawleys Island.
Ever wondered what happens when immense wealth meets artistic passion and a love for nature? You're about to find out at Brookgreen Gardens. This isn't just a garden; it's a living museum and a wildlife haven. In 1932,…
Imagine building your own Moorish-style castle on the South Carolina coast! That's exactly what sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband, Archer, did in the 1930s when they created Atalaya, their winter home and…
Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a castle on the South Carolina coast? Atalaya Castle was the winter home of Archer and Anna Huntington, a wealthy couple with a passion for art and architecture. Archer…