Pendleton Attractions
Pendleton (pop. 3000) was named for Judge Henry Pendleton, whose men were among the first Revolutionary militia in the South. Pendleton became popular with wealthy families who built large plantations as their summer retreats.
The Pendleton District Agricultural Museum features farm equipment including an 1876 thresher, a replica of a cotton gin, shellers, hullers, numerous hand tools, and a variety of plows.
Tips: Open by appointment. For more information, email history@pendletondistrict.org.
The Woodburn Plantation is located southeast of Pendleton. It was built in around 1830 by Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and contains period furnishings and historical items.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Fri, Sat