The South Carolina low country, the region along the state’s coast, immediately conjures up images of live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, wildlife that flourishes in the dense marshland, fresh seafood, grits, and platefuls of gumbo or good barbecue. But in addition to its natural beauty and culinary appeal, the South Carolina low country also presents complex history and stunning architecture.
It’s home to many old mansions and plantations, which tell stories about agrarian history, grit, and identity. These grand homes are marked by both their beauty and ruthlessness, their architectural grandeur and their humble slave accommodations.
