Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Bubba
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The tour and experience at the Hobcaw Barony was great. I would recommend it to everyone. We took the 2 hour tour. We are looking forward to the longer tour next time.
Written December 30, 2023
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BillisSanDiego
San Diego8 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Hayley at the Discovery Center Desk was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about everything Hobcaw had to offer--history, Belle's gift to the world, Hobcaw's wildlife and the ongoing roles of universities on the barony.
Written December 10, 2023
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Allen S
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
A very special place. They offer Fantastic tours with knowledgeable personnel to reveal the history, and significance of the area from pre colonial era, Native American impact, colonial, revolutionary, plantations, rice, lumber, and saved by the Baruch family preserved for education and research.
And a truly beautiful property.
And a truly beautiful property.
Written August 9, 2023
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Cyndy S
6 contributions
Mar 2023
this place is beautiful! Our tour guide was local and had personal ties to the plantation house. mini bus tour was great. Really interesting history
Written April 1, 2023
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Karen S
Kirtland, OH52 contributions
Feb 2023
This 'plantation tour' is more than just that. From an interesting movie in the visitors center to start your tour, to a very bumpy ride through the plantation grounds, to a house tour & ending back at the visitor center, this tour gave us new insight into the people that lived or visited here along with geographical insight.
Written March 11, 2023
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risserapp
Lititz, PA325 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Very interesting tour learning the history of the Baruch family acquiring the 16000 acres and subsequently having it preserved! My only suggestions would be to spend less time in the residence and more time seeing other parts of the property! Enjoyed and recommend!
Written February 15, 2023
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JonThan H
16 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I took a 3 hour tour which included the area where the docks, jetty, servants, housing, and people who worked there. The guy did a very excellent job and explained everything about the house and the visitors from JFK and other famous visitors
Written February 2, 2023
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Pamela V
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Fascinating history of the rice plantations and families prominent in the area. Excellent guides and varied tour and event opportunities to visit and learn!!
Written December 5, 2022
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ReddiTugo
Atlanta, GA106 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Easy on line reservation process. Friendly greeting visitors center where history of the reserve is thoroughly introduced. The Baruch family history is deep and wide. Here it is on display. Sally drove our bus narrating historical facts and environmental observations along the way to the Baruch mansion. A place where the early 20th century movers and shakers hung out. Churchill, FDR and many more. The isolation and power of this plantation is most intriguing. Greatly enjoyed Bill’s knowledgeable house tour.
Written July 11, 2022
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Patricia P
Aiken, SC9 contributions
May 2022
Guides are very knowledgeable as well as entertaining. Lots of history about the family and the estate that I didn't know about.
Written May 19, 2022
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Can you see a lot of wildlife and do you have to be on a tour?
Written September 23, 2020
Robin A
Romney, West Virginia
How long is the tour and what are the hours on Monday, March 27th, 2017?
Written March 25, 2017
There are no standard tours scheduled on Mondays, Tours are conducted on Tuesday through Saturday. That means the 27th is out. However the Visitor Center is open and there is a lot of information available, If you can make it on another day the Hobcaw Barony web under the Visit Menu Item, lists all of the tours and times from Tuesday through Friday.
Written March 26, 2017
Can you just stop by the discovery center anytime or do you have to make a reservation? And can you see the plantation house without taking a tour?
Written March 2, 2016
The visitor center is open to drop ins, but all tours need to be reserved. It's not a plantation house, it's the home built in early 1900s by Banard Baruch to use to entertain his friends, including Winston Churchill and FDR. Or his daughters house built in late '30/. Also check Nothing Inlet-Winyah Bay reserve for short, unstrenuous walks into the area.
Written March 3, 2016
Are there bathroom stops throughout the tour?
Written September 15, 2015
Yes, Debbie is right. The main house has a bathroom that can be used. The Belle House does as well. Those are in addition to the Visitors Center.
You are never on the bus very long at one time. You will love this tour! So beautiful and interesting.
Written September 16, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hobcaw Barony
- Hobcaw Barony is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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