Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2019

31 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com T he Lowcountry is a region richly steeped in American history, and, for those who are dedicated to honoring this history, there are certain special places to visit and take in the past in order to better understand the present. One such location is Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. A historic plantation that hosts thousands of visitors each year who desire to learn the back story of Charleston, it’s a wonderful place to remember how far we have come. For guests who are spending the day at the plantation, there’s much to see from Charleston’s early years that has been well-preserved to teach us about days gone by, including nine authentic slave cabins. Current plantation proprietor Willie McRae has taken great care to keep these cabins in good condition because they are an important part of an educational program at Boone Hall known as the Black History in America Exhibit. “These cabins were built between 1790 and 1810 and were used as quarters for those who worked in the plantation home,” said Marketing Director Rick Benthall. “They were built out of the brick that was made in the brickyard at Boone Hall, which also supplied bricks for a number of historic buildings in downtown Charleston.” Earning positive reviews from the Avery Institute for Cultural Affairs at the College of Charleston, the Black History in America Exhibit at Boone Hall includes an BY DENISE K. JAMES Adding Depth and Enrichment to History Boone Hall Plantation Photos courtesy of Boone Hall Plantation.