Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site is a state historic site in Union, Union County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is free (house tours cost extra). Grounds hours 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionGrounds free
- WhereUnionUnion County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
Rose Hill Plantation was the home of William Henry Gist, governor from 1858 to 1860, who called for South Carolina's secession. The site covers the cotton boom, slavery and sharecropping, secession, the Civil War, emancipation and Reconstruction.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–6 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site is about 11 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site Hours
Hours in a day
- GroundsEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- House Tours: Thursday – Monday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. No tours on Tuesday or Wednesday. Access to the mansion is only available on a guided tour.
- Visitor Center: Open 10 minutes before and after each tour.
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Grounds: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., daily
- House Tours: Thursday – Monday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. No tours on Tuesday or Wednesday. Access to the mansion is only available on a guided tour.
- Visitor Center: Open 10 minutes before and after each tour.
Admission And Passes
- Grounds are free. House tours and grounds tours are $10 for adults; $6 for SC Seniors; $5 for children ages 6-15; children age 5 and under are free.
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 2677 Sardis Rd Union, SC 29379
- Phone: 864.427.5966
- Map point: 34.60645,-81.66374, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/rose-hill
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
- 1Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 11 mi
- 2Croft State ParkState Parkabout 21 mi
- 3Chester State ParkState Parkabout 25 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
- Nov 6–15CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre)Spartanburg · about 28 mi
- Nov 7Run for a CureSpartanburg · about 28 mi
- Nov 7Sparkle City Pride March & FestivalSpartanburg · about 28 mi
- Nov 7Tab Benoit with Jesse Dayton: Soul of the Swamp TourNewberry · about 23 mi
- Nov 12Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild TourNewberry · about 23 mi
- Nov 13Gaelic Storm with JigJamNewberry · about 23 mi
41 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site?
Admission is free (house tours cost extra).
Are dogs allowed at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Day admission here is free, so you do not need a passport for entry; it still covers the parks that charge.
What are the hours at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site?
Grounds: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., daily; House Tours: Thursday – Monday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. No tours on Tuesday or Wednesday. Access to the mansion is only available on a guided tour..
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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