Summerville | Palmetto Places

Savor springtime in South Carolina on this trip to the "Flower Town in the Pines." See azaleas, dogwoods and thousands of bulbs blooming at nearby Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Visit Givhans Ferry and Old Dorchester state parks, and get to know quilter and author Diane Wilson and master of the silkscreen Ravenel Gaillard.

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Around 1790, families of rice planters found the swampy lands where they grew their rice to be a danger in the summertime, due to the spread of malaria, and other deadly diseases. These families of...
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Magnolia Plantation was the home of the Drayton family for over 300 years. The house standing today is the third home built on the site, since the first two homes were destroyed by fire. Today...
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The town of Summerville prides itself on its preservation of historic homes and building, many of which date back to the early to mid-1800’s. On the village green, evidence is seen of a strong Main...
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Summerville has a variety of interesting stores. Here at All Books and Company, you’ll meet Macauley, a cat who greets customers, and helps children select books.