Historic Rosedale

At Rosedale Plantation, there are both a garden tour and a house tour available for purchase. The garden tour was done by someone I wish was my grandpa. He was an older, highly educated Ann Arbor grad with a Ph.D. in botany. My BF and I were the only two on the tour, so we got to ask really interesting questions, and he told us a lot of what was native (or not native) in Chicago! I would highly recommend the garden tour!Tip: Wear bug repellant, because I did get eaten alive by mosquitoes and other bugs :(The house tour was done by a younger man, and there were about 8 of us on the tour. I found some tidbits really interesting, though it left me wanting more. More from the little house? More from the history? More from the tour? I'm not sure... The ones we visited in Charleston were obviously a lot larger and a lot more intriguing. I'm not sure I would recommend the house tour.

The house tour is worth doing. Our guide Cher was very informative and engaging. The gardens are extremely well maintained and there are many beautiful places to sit and reflect.

My wife and I had the luxury of attending an Oyster Roast here one year and had a tremendous time. We took the kiddos and they were able to tour the grounds, see the historic house and see an actual metal-smith in the metal shop out back. I cannot thank those who not only preserve such historic locations but also the volunteers that usually are the face and personalities of such locations.The kids had such a blast running around the grounds and "exploring" the house. Given that the tour is self guided, the kids had the illusion they were exploring uncharted areas and making new discoveries.

Did the paranormal hunt last night and it was a lot of fun! Such an awesome little gem hidden away in plain sight. The history of the place and people was very interesting to learn and the grounds are so cool to see!

This is a hidden gem! Love the home, property and the tour. Highly recommended. The new addition makes it the perfect venue for weddings and social events. I can't wait for a return visit.

Excellent tour today. What a wonderful piece of Charlotte history! The house has been beautifully restored and the staff was great! The gardens are nice to stroll through.

Probably one of my favorite tours yet. Ample parking spaces, restrooms on premises (use before entering house as no restrooms inside House), Tour was separated into 2 groups so was not over crowded. We began our tour with a short video and a quick history lesson from our tour guide . We were able to view all areas of the home to include basement and attic. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and learned quite a bit about the house, owners, and history of; as a bonus she gave extra facts of the local areas. The only bummer of the tour is no indoor photos (understandable for safety reasons). Great way to spend a few hours! My children (14 & 19) are always amazed at how different times are and what was considered necessities in the 1800's vs. Now after walking the tours. Great lessons for older kids; maybe make them appreciate what they have a little more (not sure I would bring toddlers or younger children as they may get bored easily). Love!! An informative and chatty tour guide! A++

Was visiting Charlotte on a road trip and decided to take a guided tour of the house here. We were one of the largest groups they have had since COVID so it was nice to be a part of helping the place get back on its feet. We arrived about an hour beforehand and enjoyed the gardens and watched the blacksmith work. I had never seen a blacksmith before so that was especially interesting. If you can, make sure you stop by and watch. Laura led our tour, and was extremely knowledgeable about the property and could answer almost any question that guests had. Cher was also very welcoming and helped us get checked in upon our arrival. They could not have made this an easier or more pleasurable experience. I definitely recommend visiting historic rosedale if you are in the area, it's a great way to spend an afternoon!

It's hard to believe this wonderful home is one of the last Antebellum homes in the Charlotte area given the age of the Queen City. This treasure from 1815 is beautifully restored and maintained in period glory. Lived in by the same family for its last century as a private home, it's decorated with antique furniture and adorned with charm and artifacts from the families that called Rosedale home.Once on over 900 acres, it rests on 8 1/2 acres just three miles from the Uptown section of Charlotte. The grounds have archaeological features including the foundation of the original barn and several heritage trees provide shade in the summer and brilliant colors in the fall. My favorite place to view the home is the bench at the pavilion in the flower garden. The historic home peaks through the flowers and foliage and takes you back.A sustenance farm in its days as an active plantation, the house lacks some of the grandeur of homes built in the years just prior to the Civil War, but was considered opulent for its time and location and has a beauty unparalleled by any modern mansion.Allison provided me a tour, which I was fortunate to have to myself, and her expertise on the home and the time period provided wonderful context to the home's history. They do just a few tours, so book early. Stroll the grounds and enjoy the opportunity to see a rare gem of history.There are special events and historical reenactments from time to time.

Great experience learning about the regions history. Great tour guides, learned a some fun facts I didn't know before. Went in the winter;; I'm sure it will look great in the spring time..