Houses and Gardens

Many homes and gardens that have existed since colonial times in South Carolina. Many of these homes have been restored, reconstructed or maintained for visitors to view today.
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This is Brookgreen Gardens, Part 2
Episode 2

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The former rice plantations of the Waccamaw Neck began selling at bargain prices. A group of sportsmen bought Springfield, Laurel Hill, Brookgreen and The Oaks to use as a hunting preserve. They...
Carolina Style | Palmetto Special

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This lesson is a brief survey of the art, architecture, literature and theatre of South Carolina. It opens with a series of skits where "comedic characters" "put down" South Carolina's interest in...
Brookgreen Gardens | History of SC Slide Collection
Brookgreen Gardens | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 2

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Brookgreen Gardens, between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown on the coast of South Carolina, was formed when Archer M. Huntington joined together parts of four different rice plantations. Anna Hyatt...
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 25

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This was the main food preparation area for the Homestead. Food would be prepared and carried over. This was typical during this time period, in order to prevent fires. Be sure to view the 3D Virtual...