Part of the barnyard of Middleton Plantation, South Carolina.
The property was first built around 1730, bigger buildings added through the mid 1800’s.
In 1865, during the US Civil War, much of the property was burned or damaged by Federal forces.
The current walls on the property were constructed with the original bricks from the ruined north flanker and main building.
I should have checked but, not sure what lens I shot this with. And yes, it was cropped 😆. I don’t think anything else though. Both my OM-1’s have a custom Black and White setup that shoots in jpg.
A few gators cuddling on a rock.
As part of the working farm on this old Plantation there is a blacksmith shop. Nothing was being worked on when we stopped by. Too bad, that roaring fire makes for great images.
Charleston, South Carolina.
This house considered of nationally significant as a well-executed and preserved example of Adam style architecture. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
It was built in 1803, owned by Joseph Manigault son of a wealthy trader and planter, and one of the wealthiest people in North America.Â
Note; photographed with OM-1 (1), Om12-100 f4, finished with Lightroom, DxO Silver Efex, Topaz DeNoise.
Rebecca Sineath, a laundress for the 21st Infantry was likely at Fort Wagner on Morris Island. The Island had two small forts protecting an entrance to Charleston Harbor. June 1863 was the lead up to the July assault by the 54th Massachusetts, an all African American federal unit. There were multiple Union war ships firing on the island as part of two major battles. The Confederate side ultimately held the island defeating the smaller federal force. However they abandoned the fort a month later.
Rebecca was buried along the edge of ‘Soldiers Ground’ cemetery with members of the 21st Infantry.
Today there is nothing left of Morris Island itself. An old Lighthouse sits on spot, the island washed away.
I’m not sure how many times I’ve taken walk around Indian Fields, and it never fails to make for great photography.
A typical camp meeting site started with a brush arbor surrounded by tents and wagons. Often a tabernacle was built to replace the arbor and wooden cabins called “tents” were built to replace actual tents. This specific location dates back to 1801.
Indian Fields was listed in the National Historic Registry in 1973.
St. George, South Carolina.
Most of cabins have the same basic design inside. The larger ones have more space, but I think that’s about the only difference.
Kitchens are open, covered with a roof, maybe a half back wall.
Sleeping areas are the top floor, a steep stair with burlap attached underneath keeps dirt from falling when climbing up to the top.
The main room has a table, chairs, and some type of wood burning stove.
Best viewed large
Note; Most cabins have no locks, however unless doors are wide open I don’t photograph inside. We have been invited in to peoples homes/cabins and that’s different. Because we have shown respect to the properties and tabernacle/ church we have never had any issues visiting.
Photographs;Â OM-1 (1), Olympus 40-150 r. Developed with Lightroom, DxO Filmpack 8
The Aiken-Rhett house is considered to be one of the best standing examples of a classic southern antebellum home.
Below, even the flight of stairs shows the wealth and luxury of the era prior to the Civil War.
Charleston, South Carolina circa 1850.
