Majestic Millford Plantation (1841) is considered by many to be the finest example of Greek Revival residential architecture in America. The grandeur of the estate, located in such a remote section of South Carolina, seems to come as a surprise to first-time visitors, who drive over miles of rural roads and through moss-draped forests to reach the property. Suddenly Millford appears out of nowhere, in all its classical glory – six massive fluted Corinthian columns, 16-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a domed rotunda enclosing a spectacular circular staircase – all the features that are inherent in Greek Revival architecture. Surrounded by live oaks, magnolias and green lawns, Millford seems as though it might be part of a dream.
Millford is open to the public the first Saturday of every month. Come spend an afternoon at this idyllic historic site – visit the house, explore the gardens, and have a picnic on the grounds. Our mission at Classical American Homes Preservation Trust is to preserve, protect and open to the public examples of classical American architecture, surrounding landscapes and scenic trails, as well as fine and decorative arts of the first half of the 19th Century.
