Friends of Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

09/09/2026

We're looking forward to this amazing program! Please note that this has been rescheduled on October 10th due to a scheduling issue. Hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

You know a Hampton ranger can always talk about rice. Check out the park's video!

08/12/2026

We're sharing the job posting from State Parks about a full-time maintenance ranger position at Hampton Plantation! The posting closes next week. Check it out here:

Located in the southern Santee Delta region, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is home to the remote, final remnants of a colonial-era rice plantation. The plantation now serves as an interpretive site for the system of slavery and rice cultivation in the region from the colonial period through...

07/29/2026

Now's your chance to go and see this in person! There are also other artifacts from Hampton and Harriott Pinckney Horry's family on display in the exhibit. Once you see her dress, you'll feel like you've met her in person!

06/26/2026

Hampton rangers will be indigo dyeing at Fort Moultrie for this awesome event on Saturday and Sunday! Hope to see you there!

Carolina Day is almost here! What will you do first?

Watch a cannon fire? Learn colonial dancing? Try your hand at cricket? Watch an indigo dyeing demonstration?

With so much happening during the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan's Island, you'll want an event map to help plan your day.

Here's a sneak peek at what you can experience during the celebration:
🟨 History Row (yellow on the map):
Step back into 1776 and discover how the palmetto fort was built, what soldiers wore during the battle, and how colonists lived. Try your hand at games like Graces and cricket, watch blacksmithing demonstrations, learn colonial dances, make a sachet, or create your own regimental flag.

🟪Artillery range (purple on the map)
Experience the sights and sounds of the battle with scheduled musket and cannon firing demonstrations throughout the day.

🟧Living History Area (orange on the map)
See history come to life with demonstrations of indigo dyeing, brick making, knot tying, colonial cooking, and more.

🍴Hungry? Several food trucks will be on-site, or feel free to bring your own snacks.

🏫Don't miss the Visitor Center! Explore the museum exhibits and watch the park film to learn more about the Battle of Sullivan's Island.

Don’t forget, the event runs all weekend with an official commemoration ceremony on Sunday, June 28, so make sure you return for a second fun-filled day!

For more information, including parking and shuttle information, visit our website https://www.nps.gov/fosu/planyourvisit/carolina-day-2026.htm

Image: Event map for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island showing the different areas that visitors can enjoy. NPS Image/E. Kinsinger

06/23/2026

Some great Rev War history from Ranger Jonah!

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.