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Today, Mansfield Plantation is preserved as an authentic rice plantation, complete with the original plantation home, Winnowing Barn , school house, Live Oak avenue ("oak alley"), slave village, chapel, guest house and plantation grounds. In fact, the entire plantation is undergoing a privately-funded, massive restoration project to keep their distinct history alive for generations to come. This is notable because Mansfield Plantation is also the only known plantation in the USA to be saved from development ''and'' reclaimed by a direct descendent of the original owners. Their efforts to preserve this slice of American history will be appreciated for generations to come. The plantation is also home to a luxurious, award-winning Bed And Breakfast (voted #1 bed and breakfast in 2006 by Planet BnB directory {Link without Title} ). Three separate buildings have been divided into nine private suites, each with a private bathroom, and all decorated with period furniture from the pre-Civil War era. ''Charleston Magazine'' named it a “Top 10 Romantic Getaway” and numerous publications have written about this historic plantation over the past 20 years. Mansfield Plantation has been featured in numerous films, documentaries and television shows. Mansfield served as the backdrop for Mel Gibson's The Patriot (2000 Film) ; Fox filmed two segments of their primetime television series ''Treasure Hunters'' at Mansfield in 2006; and most recently, the Fine Living Network filmed a documentary at Mansfield Plantation in 2006 for their network television series ''Windshield America''. Reservations are accepted from the public to tour the plantation grounds. Mansfield also encourages schools and universities to take advantage of the many educational opportunities available at this authentic Antebellum rice plantation. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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