Historic Plantations & Cotton Farming at Frogmore Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
All fitness levels; comfortable walking required
Overview
Step back into a pivotal chapter of American history with a visit to Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins. Discover how cotton shaped the South through guided tours filled with stories, history, and innovation.
Summer Day Tours - Frogmore
Tour anytime between 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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About This Adventure
Explore Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins, a historic site blending the past and present of cotton farming. Experience guided tours featuring personal stories from formerly enslaved individuals, insights into plantation life, and the evolution of ginning technology. Discover the rich history and agricultural significance of this unique plantation.
Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins is a working plantation from the 1700s until today with authentic cabins, a rare antique steam gin, a plantation store, and modern farming with a computerized cotton gin.
COTTON THEN AND NOW: Guided tour; first-hand accounts of formerly enslaved; U.S. legalities of enslavement, wealth and goals of the 1850s plantation owners; botanicals aspects of cotton; 1870-1965sharecropping; computerized methods of ginning and farming today.
PLANTATION CIVIL WAR TOUR: Explains causes of the war and changes on plantations along the Mississippi River under U.S Martial Law, National Park Service approval.
*Cotton to pick *Historical-Educational-Agricultural-Industrial *Rand McNally MUST SEE SITE
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable shoes
Tours involve walking on uneven terrain and inside historic buildings.
Bring water and sun protection
The site is outdoors with limited shade, so stay hydrated and protected from the sun.
Arrive early for guided tours
Early arrival ensures a spot on the popular guided sessions during peak season.
Respect the historic site
Help preserve the site by following all signage and guidelines during your visit.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Ospreys
- Great blue herons
History
Frogmore Plantation is a rare survivor of 19th-century cotton economy, preserved to tell stories from slavery to mechanization.
Conservation
The site emphasizes sustainable tourism by maintaining the historic structures and promoting awareness of cultural heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Hat and sunglasses
Protection from the sun during outdoor touring.
summer specific
Comfortable walking shoes
Required for walking tours inside and outside the historic grounds.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated while exploring the outdoor site.
Sunscreen
Prevent sunburn during outdoor activities.
summer specific