Walnut Grove Plantation

A National Treasure and a South Carolina gem, this 1765 plantation is set in an idyllic location minutes from Spartanburg. I planned my visit there, but most of the visitors seemed to have stopped in spur-​of-​the-​moment while traveling through the area.
Most plantations available for tours are mid-​1800s and grand, but this modest home dates back to 1765, its inhabitants playing key roles in the Revolutionary War.
The guided tour takes close to an hour, and the guide went in depth and detail describing the implements used on a daily basis during colonial times on the plantation.
Most of the outbuildings on the property are replicas, but at least two of them are vintage.
The furniture and décor in the house is made up of a combination of period pieces and very well-​made replicas.
The up-​close detail you can view on the home reveals just how amazing it is that the structure is still there!
A nice trail takes you to the family cemetery about a quarter mile from the house.
The grounds are picturesque and the outbuildings are in close proximity to the house.