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PARK ADVISORY

There will be no tours on Thanksgiving Day.

House tours for Friday, November 24, 2023 are at capacity.

The bridge on Sardis Road over the Tyger River is closed and may affect some visitors' travel to the site. Please plan accordingly.

Space on house tours is limited. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 864-427-5966 to reserve a spot.

HOURS

Grounds: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., daily

House Tours: Friday - Monday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access to the mansion is only available on a guided tour.

The Voices of the Ancestors program is available every Thursday at 1 p.m.

Grounds tours available upon request.

Museum Store: Open 10 minutes before and after each tour.

OFFICE

Open 10 minutes before and after each tour.

ADMISSION

Grounds are free. House tours and grounds tours are $10 for adults; $6 for SC Seniors; $5 for children ages 6-15; children age 5 and under are free.

PETS

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

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Things To Do

House Tours: The only way to access the inside of the historic house is to be on a guided tour. Admission for tours is $10 for adults, $5 for children (6-15 years), and $6 for SC seniors. Tours of the historic house are offered Daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. except for Thursdays at 1 p.m. The Voices of the Ancestors program is available every Thursday at 1 p.m. Grounds tours are available upon request. Special programs and events can be found on the programs and events page.
Park Store/Gift Shop: A museum store is located in the brick kitchen behind the mansion. Books, historical reproductions, and other items related to plantation or regional history are available for purchase.
Picnic Area & Shelters: The picnic area may be reserved for a fee by calling toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or by visiting the reservation website. If the picnic area is not reserved, visitors may use it on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
Bird Watching: Various birds can be seen around the grounds and on the trails. Guides for common and notable bird species are available for purchase in the museum store.
Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. One geocache is located within the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
Hiking Trails: There are two hiking trails that can be accessed from Rose Hill.
Other Facilities & Activities: Visitors can walk the grounds to view the historic gardens, witness trees, and several historic structures, including a brick kitchen and caretaker’s house. Within driving distance of the park is the Gist family cemetery, located one mile southwest of the mansion. The park also offers special programs and events.

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