Historic Oakley Park was built in 1835 by Daniel Byrd, a Virginian who came to Edgefield and became a very successful cotton planter. The beautiful mansion later was the home of Gen. Martin Witherspoon Gary, a fiery Confederate politician and father of the Red Shirt movement that assured the election of Wade Hampton as governor in 1876. Items in the house include an original red shirt and a carpetbag.
Our tree lined driveway leads you to a newly-restored 100-year-old "Farm House" lovingly decorated with family heirlooms and antiques. Cozy fireplaces and warm wood floors in every room for quiet, relaxing, and enjoyable country getaway. Edgefield is located 26
Edgefield, SC BusinessesOur Heritage Jubilee offers a wildlife cook-off, pig-pickin'
Edgefield, SC Other AttractionsBuilt c. 1830, Magnolia Dale was the home of South Carolina Lt. Gov. James H. Tillman. It now serves as the headquarters for the Edgefield County Historical Society. The Strom Thurmond room contains memorabilia that traces the career of this former governor, statesman and the country'
Edgefield, SC Other AttractionsHoused in a restored c. 1840
Edgefield, SC Other AttractionsEach year, Greenwood Lander Performing, a community-university partnership, brings some of the world?s most talented musician...
Annual three-day event, second weekend in November, with Dicken's Victorian Christmas theme to kick off Chrstmas shopping sea...
This working "goat" dairy farm includes a Soap Factory,where we make our own natural goat milk products, soaps, lotions, sham...