Trolley
Tour
Enjoy a scenic ride around our 127 acre farm.
The Tour is narrated by William Barclay Hall, founder of
American Classic Tea and world renowned Tea Taster.
He will educate you about the history of America's ONLY tea garden
while challenging your knowledge of tea.
This tour focuses more on the horticultural aspect of the
Plantation. It will allow you to see the more than 320
varieties of tea plants in their various stages of growth. It
will also illustrate why our geographical location is ideal for
propagating tea. During harvesting season, you may even
witness the Green Giant, our custom designed harvester in
action.
You will discover little known facts about the growth and
production of tea like...
- -why there is no need for the use of herbicides, pesticides or
insecticides to protect the plants
- -why our custom designed irrigation system plays such an
important role in the survival of our tea plants
- -why there are no other tea plantations in America
- You will learn all about the history and evolution of
American Classic Tea, all the while soaking in the
breathtaking beauty of our unique, charming and historic
grounds.
Your Trolley Driver will also add to the experience by sharing
his/her knowledge about the history of the Plantation as well as
Wadmalaw Island and its neighboring historic cities and
attractions. It is an educational experience that is a "must
do" when visiting the Charleston Tea Plantation.
Tickets for the Trolley Tour are available for purchase in the
Plantation Gift Shoppe.
Tickets are $10.00 per person. We also offer a FAMILY
DISCOUNT!...$30.00 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under
the age of 12), plus $3.00 each additional child (also under the
age of 12).
Groups of 9 or more traveling in a van or bus must make
reservations! The cost for large groups does differ so
please call 843-559-0383 or e-mail Bryn Riley at briley@rcbigelow.com
for pricing.
The Trolley Tour may last 25 to 30 minutes and departs daily on
the following schedule...
