Friends of Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! As we celebrate the anniversary of the US flag design adoption, we're also thinking about our beautiful SC state flag. Check out this video from Ranger John at our sister park CTL for some great info on its history!

Listen in as Ranger John from Charles Towne Landing tells you all a...

06/12/2026

It sure is hot! Sharing this along with a reminder that the historic house at Hampton is NOT climate-controlled, so be prepared for the heat if you are planning to take a tour. (If the heat index is so high that it is unsafe, tours may be shortened or canceled--call the park to get more up to date info)!

06/05/2026

We are planning to go see this soon!

Do NOT miss this incredible exhibit featuring the artwork of John McWilliams and Nancy Marshall. In the MAC gallery now through June 20th.

06/02/2026

Always exciting to see this is on display! Definitely take the chance to see it in person.

04/29/2026

⚠️⚠️CAUTION: Park roads are currently very dry due to the drought, so the sand is very loose. Park staff are doing their best to mitigate it but until we get some nice, compacting rain, please use caution driving inside the park!⚠️⚠️

03/21/2026

Our neighbor park Black River is opening soon! You can sign up to paddle or take a tour with Hampton's previous manager, Jayson at the links in the comments on the SC State Parks page.

It's almost time for The Meadows at Black River State Park to OPEN! Join us for a sneak peek on March 27 & 28 and enjoy FREE admission.

Come out & explore, picnic or fish! Meet park manager Jayson Sellers! Also, we'll be hosting guided paddles and hikes! Sign up for the paddles & hikes at the link below ⬇️

02/27/2026

More amazing local history.

In honor of Black History Month, the Village Museum honors Robert Blake, the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor!

Robert Blake was enslaved on Blake’s Plantation (Santee Coastal Reserve) in St. James Santee Parish (McClellanville community).

In late June of 1862, Union naval forces conducted raids along the South Santee River. They freed approximately 400 enslaved people, among them was Robert Blake, who later enlisted in the US Navy.

On December 25, 1863, during the Battle of Legareville on the Stono River near John’s Island SC. For his Valor, Blake was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1864, making him the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor!

To learn more about the forgotten history of our Parish, come visit us at the Village Museum.

02/24/2026

Coming up this weekend!

African-American Heritage Day
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
📍McClellanville, SC
📆Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12pm and 2pm
Guest Speaker at 1pm
$10/adult, $6/SC senior, $5/child
SPACE IS LIMITED! Register here 👉https://brnw.ch/21x0biQ
Learn about African American history at Hampton and hear from local historian Vennie Deas Moore.

02/10/2026

Myrtle Beach State Park opened in 1936. That's three generations ago. We want to ensure we Play It Forward for the next generation. Get all the details, here: https://brnw.ch/21wZMCl

02/06/2026

Some cool state parks history!

James Brown at Sesquicentennial State Park, 1977

In 1977, James Brown brought life and soul to Sesquicentennial State Park’s amphitheater, where he performed two concerts. Before the shows, he talked to the newspaper about his new album, “Mutha’s Nature.” Leaning against the chain link fence of the amphitheater, surrounded by Sesqui’s pine forests, he explained: “This is what I’m into now—we’ve got to work on saving the environment.” This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the Godfather of Soul’s connection to State Parks.

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Photo of James Brown performing at the amphitheater. SCPRT photograph.