Friends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

Friends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Admission Adult (18 yrs+) $9.36 Seniors $6.96 and child (6-17 yrs) $5.89

NOW OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK ....
TUE - SUN 9 AM TO 5 PM

This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia's rice coast. In the early 1800s, William Brailsford of Charleston carved a rice plantation from marshes along the Altamaha River. The plantation and its inhabitants were part of the genteel low country society that developed during the antebellum period. While many factors made rice cultivation increasingly difficult in the y

ears after the Civil War, the family continued to grow rice until 1913. The enterprising siblings of the fifth generation at Hofwyl-Broadfield resolved to start a dairy rather than sell their family home. The efforts of Gratz, Miriam and Ophelia Dent led to the preservation of their family legacy. Ophelia was the last heir to the rich traditions of her ancestors, and she left the plantation to the state of Georgia in 1973. A museum features silver from the family collection and a model of Hofwyl-Broadfield during its heyday. A brief film on the plantation's history is shown before visitors walk a short trail to the antebellum home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the home as Ophelia kept it with family heirlooms, 18th and 19th century furniture and Cantonese china. As one of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail sites, Hofwyl-Broadfield offers a nature trail that leads back to the Visitors Center along the edge of the marsh where rice once flourished.

04/27/2026

I get it!!! So funny!

Last day for this year's Easter Scavenger Hunt! Don't miss out.
04/12/2026

Last day for this year's Easter Scavenger Hunt! Don't miss out.

Friday hunters. Only 2 more days of Easter Scavenger Hunting left.
04/10/2026

Friday hunters.
Only 2 more days of Easter Scavenger Hunting left.

Thursday Easter Scavenger Hunters!
04/09/2026

Thursday Easter Scavenger Hunters!

Hunters from yesterday who sent photos.Come on out of you are in the area.
04/09/2026

Hunters from yesterday who sent photos.
Come on out of you are in the area.

Spring Break Easter Scavenger Hunters out today
04/07/2026

Spring Break Easter Scavenger Hunters out today

Last pictures for today! See everyone on Tuesday! Remember we have extended the Easter Scavenger Hunt thru Sunday April ...
04/05/2026

Last pictures for today! See everyone on Tuesday! Remember we have extended the Easter Scavenger Hunt thru Sunday April 12th.

Such a beautiful family Easter Picture! Thanks for coming back out & that Hofwyl-Broadfield could bring a part of your E...
04/05/2026

Such a beautiful family Easter Picture! Thanks for coming back out & that Hofwyl-Broadfield could bring a part of your Easter traditions!

Fun times. Easter Scavenger Hunt
04/05/2026

Fun times. Easter Scavenger Hunt

Address

5556 US-17 N
Brunswick, GA
31525

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19122647333

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