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Interpreted through the lives of the enslaved and their descendants, with preserved cabins along a moss-draped oak allée.

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

Historic Sites · Charleston Paid ★ 4.6

McLeod Plantation Historic Site on James Island offers visitors a powerful look into the lives of the enslaved and their descendants. You can walk along a moss-draped oak allée and explore preserved cabins, gaining insight into the daily realities of those who lived and worked on the land. This site provides an important and thoughtfully interpreted historical experience.

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A Diamond In TimeJewelryWalkablePatina MarketHome & Interiors0.6 mi · ~2 min driveWorn Consignment + Wear for MenConsignment & Vintage0.9 mi · ~2 min drive

Dining nearby

Ellis Creek Fish CampSeafood · $$1.4 mi · ~3 min driveSwig & SwineBarbecue · $$2.0 mi · ~5 min driveCirca 1886 RestaurantFine Dining · $$$$2.2 mi · ~5 min driveSouthboundAmerican2.5 mi · ~6 min driveMillers All DayAmerican · $$2.5 mi · ~6 min driveAZURFrench2.5 mi · ~6 min drive

Things to do nearby

Harbor Bar Boat Tours – Charleston Party BoatTours & Charters · Paid1.0 mi · ~2 min driveSaltwater Cycle Party Boat ToursTours & Charters · Paid1.2 mi · ~3 min driveCharleston Party Cat, LLCTours & Charters · Paid1.2 mi · ~3 min driveCharleston Sailing Charters LLC Yachts Fate, Serendipity, Kismet, Mystique and Southern CharmTours & Charters · Paid1.7 mi · ~4 min drive

While you're here

Anna MossThu, Aug 6 · Live Music0.8 mi · ~2 min drive4th Annual Holy City Homegrown Festival at the Charleston Pour HouseSat, Sep 26 · Festivals0.8 mi · ~2 min driveKannapolis Cannon Ballers at Charleston RiverDogsTue, Aug 4 · Family1.3 mi · ~3 min drive

Venues nearby

The River House at Lowndes Grove2.7 mi · ~6 min driveThe Cedar RoomHistoric3.3 mi · ~8 min driveAlhambra HallBallroom & Hotel6.1 mi · ~15 min drive

Schools nearby

Harbor View Elementary SchoolElementary · Charleston0.5 mi · ~2 min driveSt. Andrews Elementary SchoolElementary · Charleston1.1 mi · ~3 min driveSt. Andrews Middle SchoolMiddle · Charleston1.1 mi · ~3 min driveMurray Lasaine Elementary SchoolElementary · Charleston1.6 mi · ~4 min drive

For kids nearby

Salty Dog Swim SchoolSwim0.4 mi · ~2 min driveDance Moves of Charleston-James IslandDance0.4 mi · ~2 min driveInfant Aquatics of CharlestonSwim · Ages up to 41.4 mi · ~3 min drive

Golf nearby

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Marinas nearby

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