Situated on 500 acres is the historic Hobcaw Barony, which is a tract of land that was once seperated into a group of 11 plantations, located in scenic Georgetown, South Carolina. The Barony called "Hobcaw" by Native Americans, which means "between the waters" is now a research reserve used by the colleges and universities in South Carolina.
The Hobcaw Barony, with its swamps, salt marshes, abandoned rice fields and its many types of native animals is a great environmental adventure for the whole family. Included at Hobcaw Barony are the historic sites such as the Hobcaw House, Bellefield House and Stables, and Friendfield, which was a 19th century slave villiage. Hobcaw Barony brings you face to face with the history of your country, by allowing you to step into the past.
The Barony is a private properly as it is used primarily as a research reserve, except during its tours and programs that are offered by the universities and several foundations and tour programs. The tours give you a three hour historical look at the background of the Barony, and gives you information regarding the costal ecology, teaches you about the wildlife and the endangered species, as well as bringing you face to face with an actual slave villiage.
If you are a devoted bird enthusiast, you will enjoy the many types of rare and wonderful birds such as the red cockaded woodpecker. This trip takes you into the salt marshes, the woodpecker colonies, the loblolly lowlands, sand dunes and the cypress swamps. For children, there are great adventures such as cane pole fishing, animal tracking, and scavenger hunts. Even dad can enjoy the fly fishing opportunities with the redfish and crabs, what ever he catches, he can get a great photograph that he can take home and keep as a trophy and a keepsake.
