History

Beneath blues skies an historic gem in the crown of Beaufort's Sea Islands beckons you to step into a bygone era. Pick Pocket Plantation is a mid-19th century plantation meticulously restored. Furnished with period antiques and surrounded by classic farm structures Pick Pocket takes one back to simpler times. Open for tours Monday through Saturday visitors will be taken through the house by the Victorian Ladies, Miss Millie and Miss Kim, in period costume and then stroll the plantation grounds to view the many outbuildings.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Haunted Plantation Tour

Last Saturday night was the first annual Haunted Plantation Tour at Pick Pocket Plantation!
After touring the plantation house, tour guests enjoyed homemade apple cider and cookies around an open fire while hearing the haunting tales of the plantation and local Beaufort.
Tour guides, Kim and Millie, donned in mourning attire also shared information about Victorian mourning practices.
Join us this Saturday, October 23rd, for a special tour of the plantation house and grounds which includes the making of apple butter by Mr. Keith!
For more information about tour times and ticket prices call Millie at 843-271-1869!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Cider Time!

One of the best things about Fall is apple cider!
At Pick Pocket Plantation the making of cider is an annual tradition.
Of course, we start with fresh North Carolina apples.
Mr. Keith himself makes this delicious cider at the packing shed on the plantation grounds.
First the apples are washed and rinsed.
From the rinse cycle the apples are put through this machine.
Mr. Keith hand cranks the apples through which results in...
apple cider:).
This homemade apple cider will be served piping hot around a campfire tonight on the plantation grounds as guests are told spine-tingling tales of local ghostly lore.
There are still a few tickets left for those who dare to be scared!
For more information on tonights' Haunted Plantation Tour contact Millie at 843-271-1869.