Event Category: Historic Site

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

What: Annual Blue and BBQ Cook-Off
When: September 9th, 2023, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Enjoy live music and the BBQ cookoff at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on September 9th, 2023, at 3:00 pm. This year’s theme color is blue! So put on your best blue outfit and come out and participate in this annual event to support the historical significance of Mitchelville. Tickets are $100 per person. Get Tickets!

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293