Built circa 1740, some 40 years before the American Revolutionary War, Hopsewee Plantation was one of the South's major rice plantations and the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Historic Hopsewee offers a beautiful setting for private parties, showers, luncheons, company conferences or meetings, or just to visit for lunch. We serve lunch and conduct tours Tuesday through Saturday (unless we have a wedding or special event). For weddings at Hopsewee, couples often begin with engagement photos beneath the live oaks, gather family and friends for bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners, and celebrate the wedding ceremony and reception in a setting rich with history and natural beauty. A range of dining options are freshly prepared and served from our on-site professional catering kitchen. We also offer all-inclusive turnkey wedding packages. See www.hopsewee.com/weddings for more information.