Rose Hill Plantation

PARK ADVISORY

There will be no house tours on November 22, November 23, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Park grounds will be open. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Rose Hill Plantation is open. The Rose Hill ½ mile loop trail is open. The Tyger River Spur Trail is partially open.

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

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

HOURS

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

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

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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Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site

Midlands

Top 5 Things To Do

Take a guided tour of the Gist Mansion, the former home of "Secession Governor" William H. Gist.
During the warmer months, treat your senses to a walk through the formal gardens that surround the mansion.
Tread gently back in time as you explore the Gist family cemetery.
Look for birds and other wildlife along our half-mile Loop Trail that begins near the picnic pad.
Bring a blanket to lay out under a tree and have yourself an old-fashioned picnic.

Black Friday

Nov. 28, 2025

At Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site

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