Hobcaw Barony
Historic plantation site
Hobcaw Barony offers educational exhibits in an historic setting. Forestry and biology research are conducted on this reserve of 17,500 acres of undeveloped plantation property.
Hobcaw Barony was part of the Lowcountry’s rice empire until the turn of the 20th century. It was used as a winter hunting retreat by the South Carolina millionaire Bernard M. Baruch. He was noted for his Wall Street success and association with international political leaders.
The current outdoor laboratory was created by Baruch’s daughter who died in 1964. Education programs are quite interesting for nature lovers. The state’s marine and coastal ecology and forestry programs are showcased in depth at this location.
The historic houses and a slave village are shown in tours via van, with one house open, at $20 per person. Reservations are suggested.
The Discovery Center is open on weekdays all year with free indoor exhibits including Native American artifacts, explaining the rice culture and marine information.