MCLEOD PLANTATION
Step back in time at McLeod Plantation. Established in 1851, McLeod Plantation has borne witness to some of the most significant periods of Charleston’s – and our nations – history. Today McLeod Plantation is an important 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site that has been carefully preserved in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. The grounds include a riverside outdoor pavilion, a sweeping oak allée, and the McLeod Oak, which is thought to be more than 600 years old.
MCLEOD PLANTATION
Step back in time at McLeod Plantation. Established in 1851, McLeod Plantation has borne witness to some of the most significant periods of Charleston’s – and our nations – history. Today McLeod Plantation is an important 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site that has been carefully preserved in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. The grounds include a riverside outdoor pavilion, a sweeping oak allée, and the McLeod Oak, which is thought to be more than 600 years old.
MOSQUITO BEACH
Located in the SOL Legare community, you’ll find the historic Mosquito Beach. In the peak of segregation in the early 1950’s, Mosquito Beach was the popular waterfront “beach” hangout for African-Americans. This historic strip of land rests on views of the water and marsh and can be visited on James Island, just outside of Folly Beach.
SEASHORE FARMERS’ LODGE
The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge illustrates the importance of fraternal orders in the cultural life of the lowcountry African American community in the early twentieth century. Lodges like the Seashore Farmers Lodge were the heart of their community, providing assistance, support, education, recreation and more. In 1915, the members of the Lodge built a two-story building on land which features a lateral gable roof of raised seam tin with exposed rafters, wood clapboarding, concrete piers and windows with wooden full-panel shutters as simple openings. This historic site can be visited on James Island, just outside of Folly Beach.
GOLF
There are dozens of world-class golf courses within miles of Folly Beach –
perfect for all levels of play.
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON
Take a short ride from Folly onto the Charleston peninsula to experience the history,
the food, the shopping and the wonderfully friendly people. Make sure to visit the
City Market and take a tour of antebellum mansions on The Battery in a horse-drawn carriage. Pop into the shops and boutiques on King Street and have a fantastic meal at any of the dozens of award winning restaurants.
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON
Take a short ride from Folly onto the Charleston peninsula to experience the history,
the food, the shopping and the wonderfully friendly people. Make sure to visit the
City Market and take a tour of antebellum mansions on The Battery in a horse-drawn carriage. Pop into the shops and boutiques on King Street and have a fantastic meal at any of the dozens of award winning restaurants.
“Gorgeous very wide beach, even at high tide. Clean, white sands.had a fantastic time looking for sea shells, swimming and strolling.”
“Folly Beach has become one of our favorite Fall places to go, this area is so cool and so nice.Lots of places to eat, has a great beach, has a Awesome pier to fish, walk or just go out and look for Dolphins.”
“We love coming to Folly Beach because of the old beach town feel. Everyone is friendly and lots of good places to eat. We love the beaches, watching dolphins and parks. DON’T MISS THE Sunset.”
“Fantastic place for walking and bike riding. Public pier. County park very nicely done.. Some very nice seafood restaurants.”
