Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia plantation’s gardens are the oldest public gardens in America! They opened in 1870. My mother and I visited today and strolled through the gardens and the Audubon swamp. We enjoyed the colorful flowers, the wildlife, the bridges, the trees, the views of the Ashley river. I saw this quote on their web site that I really like “Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” – William Wordsworth.

When in Charleston, you owe it to yourself to dedicate a day to visit Magnolia and experience both its history and beauty.

Reference Magnolia Gardens and plantation

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You might enjoy these posts nearby:

• The Gardens of Mepkin Abbey
• Comingtee Plantation
• Shem Creek
• Caw Caw Interpretive Center
• Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
• The Awendaw Passage of the Palmetto Trail
• Cypress Gardens
• Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
• James Island County Park Festival of Lights
• Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge