Boone Hall Plantation, one of America’s oldest working plantations, carries the weight of over 340 years of history—and the spirits of those who lived, worked, and died on its grounds.

The Avenue of Oaks

The plantation’s iconic three-quarter-mile Avenue of Oaks, planted in 1743, sets an ethereal tone. Visitors report seeing figures in period dress walking among the trees at dusk, vanishing when approached.

The Slave Quarters

Nine original brick slave cabins from the 1790s stand as powerful reminders of the plantation’s dark past. These cabins are centers of paranormal activity:

• Sounds of spirituals being sung
• Children’s laughter and crying
• Shadow figures in the doorways
• Overwhelming feelings of sadness and oppression
• Cold spots even in summer heat

The Gin House

The cotton gin house, where enslaved workers processed cotton, is particularly active. Witnesses report:

• The sound of machinery running when none exists
• Apparitions of workers
• The smell of raw cotton
• Feelings of exhaustion and despair

The Butterfly Pavilion

Even the modern butterfly pavilion has reports of a spectral woman in antebellum dress who appears among the butterflies, believed to be a former plantation owner’s daughter who loved nature.

Investigation Experience

Our team captured numerous EVPs in the slave quarters, including names and phrases in Gullah. The emotional weight of the location is undeniable, and our sensitive investigators reported overwhelming empathic experiences.

Location: 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC

Tours: Daily plantation tours available

Sensitivity Note: The site’s history of slavery requires respectful investigation