Darien, Georgia: Hofwyl Broadfield Plantation
Visitors to the
Hofwyl-Broadfield are transported back to the mid-Nineteenth Century when rice plantations dominated the region. Here, visitors will get a close-up, first hand view of an historic working plantation, complete with its original furnishings, and surrounded by freshwater marshes and dikes that supported five generations.
Located just 5 minutes from Darien, Georgia, in the Altamaha River delta, the plantation comprises over 1200 acres. Three trails through farm pasture, ancient live oaks, long-leaf pine and maritime forest accommodate bird watchers along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. In fact, more than 144 species of birds have been identified on the property.
Read more information on the history of Howfyl-Broadfield Plantation.
Hours Until July 1: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2–5:30 p.m.; Last main house tour at 4 p.m., Tuesday– Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Gate locked at closing. Closed Monday (except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday.
Effective July 1, 2009: Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.
Events: Christmas on the Old Plantation
Friday, Dec 5, 2008 7 PM - 9 PM;
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 7 PM - 9 PM;
Handicapped Accessible
This magical experience will demonstrate how Christmas was celebrated on a Southern rice plantation during the 1850s. Take a candlelit stroll down the old carriage road to the owner's home, then get an exclusive peek into domestic life on the plantation during the antebellum period. $3 - $6. 912-264-7333.
Admission: $2.50-$5
Group rates available with advance notice.
FACILITIES:
Guided House Tour
Museum and Film
Gift Shop
Nature Trail
Picnic Area
Bus Parking
Note: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site has no reservable facilities.
Address/Directions
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site
5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N.
Brunswick , GA 31525
The map below shows Darien near the top and the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation near the bottom:
