Each year over 100,000 visitors come to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark to explore the culture and history of the Lowcountry. The history of Middleton Place spans three centuries of one family, including the signer of the Declaration of Independence and the essential stories and contributions of over 3,000 enslaved men and women who lived and labored on properties owned by the Middletons. Visitors have the unique opportunity to experience America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens, a House Museum, the Stableyards with heritage breeds, along with artifacts, tours and activities that authentically connect people with the past. Over the past two years, Middleton Place has seen an increased demand for transportation from Charleston from visitors seeking to learn more about our shared American history.