Posted in South Carolina Festivals, Nature, Parks & Gardens November 06, 2019 by Robin Jarvis

See America’s Oldest Public Gardens In A Whole New Light At The Lantern Festival At Magnolia Plantation In South Carolina

Charleston’s most visited plantation is, by day, a romantic and stunning place to wander. The 390 riverside acres that make up this Lowcountry treasure are filled with natural gardens, pools, lakes, live oak trees with Spanish moss swaying in the gentle breeze, and more – including a zoo and an Audubon swamp garden. There is simply no denying the beauty found at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

And while most visitors only get to wander the gardens during the daytime, for the next three months, the gardens will open five nights per week after dark for a stunning temporary exhibit called Lights of Magnolia.

With a separate admission ticket just for the limited-time event, visitors will get to experience the gardens in a whole new light as 23 themed Chinese lantern displays illuminate nine-acres from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Professional artists and installers have been hard at work behind the scenes for months on end unpacking, carefully assembling, and expertly installing massive displays that, during the day are stunning.

But after dark... they're simply dazzling.

These aren't your ordinary Chinese lanterns, either. They're enormous and found in groupings of themed displays.

The displays are arranged in a 3/4-mile loop through the gardens and include themes such as the butterfly trail, a shooting starry night, and more.

The event is perfect for all members of the family, so plan an evening at the gardens that the kids will also love.

Lights of Magnolia takes place for a limited time on Wednesday through Sunday from November 15, 2019 through March 15, 2020.

The Lights of Magnolia is a unique opportunity to see America’s oldest public garden (opened to the public in 1870) in a whole new light! Are you looking forward to this event at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens? We hope to see you there!

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Address: 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA