Where was The Patriot filmed?

The opening scene introduces viewers to Benjamin Martin's farmhouse in South Carolina. In this place, he and his seven children live peacefully working on their land. Benjamin utilizes free servants to manage his land and is involved in carpentry, specifically rocking chair production, though unsuccessful. An iconic moment from this scene involves the main character attempting to fix a chair but ultimately falling off the chair and breaking it.

The scene was filmed on a private farm at 1949 State Rd 190, in Chester, South Carolina. At the location, acres of rolling hills and trees without modern crops were found. It was transformed into a colonial village with a church and cabins for this battle scene. In addition to replicating the18th-century era architecture and landscape, various props such as vintage firearms, cavalry uniforms, tents, and wagons were used to make it look realistic for viewers. This is the location where Martin's farmhouse, the village of Pembroke, and the Battle of Camden were filmed.

It is easy to get to the Guy Darby Farm from Charlotte in neighboring North Carolina, which is just a 40-mile drive away.

The scene at the hall takes place in the College of Charleston. This is one of the movie's most iconic scenes, with Benjamin delivering a powerful speech to the General Assembly. In this scene we see him standing atop a podium in Randolph Hall, surrounded by delegates from all over South Carolina. Onlookers watch in awe as he passionately speaks about his deep-seated patriotism and how joining this fight will only see innocent lives lost. Benjamin's lines are memorable to fans: "Our children will learn of it with their own eyes. And the innocent will die with the rest of us."

Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston is an iconic building located at the center of the campus and is featured prominently on the school’s logo. It has been used for many films, including Dear John, The Notebook, and Cold Mountain. Along with The Patriot, it has also been a filming site for Othello and William Shakespeare's Hamlet; both were filmed in front of Randolph Hall and various other locations around campus.

The College of Charleston is located at 66 George Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Visitors can get to this location by car or public transportation; there are several parking lots close by or visitors can take one of the many shuttle buses that run through campus daily.

After a fierce battle, during which Benjamin displays viciousness by attacking one of the British privates with a tomahawk as an act of vengeance, Gabriel is rescued. Everyone meets up with the family at the plantation owned by Charlotte Shelton (Joely Richardson), who was Benjamin's late wife's sister. The scene marks a moment of respite from the battle they faced earlier that day. After the day's events, Samuel (Bryan Chafin) goes to bed feeling upset, but Nathan (Trevor Morgan) expresses his satisfaction in killing the British soldiers to his father.

The filming location for the exteriors of Charlotte's plantation was at Mansfield Plantation, located at 1776 Mansfield Road in Georgetown, South Carolina. This historic site has existed since before the American Revolution and is now a bed-and-breakfast. Its picturesque oak alley as well as slave cabins are featured prominently in this film scene. Additionally, its stunning marsh views make it an ideal location for filming.

Georgetown is located on the South Carolina coast, about 60 miles northeast of Charleston. You can take several routes to get there from Charleston; one option is to take US-17 N for 55 miles until you reach Georgetown, take County Rd S-22-325 until you reach Mansfield Rd, and you will see the plantation on your right-hand side.

The beach slave camp featured in The Patriot is depicted as a refuge for those fleeing the oppressive British forces. Cornwallis gives Tavington (Jason Isaacs) permission to use more severe intimidation tactics against the militia. Subsequently, Tavington chooses to locate and attack the families of the militia, leading him to ride to Charlotte's plantation and set it on fire. Despite this, Charlotte and her children escape and seek shelter at a nearby beach colony where former slaves live. It is there that they reunite with Abigail (Beatrice Bush). Eventually, Benjamin and Gabriel arrive, along with Anne's (Lisa Brenner) family several days later.

In The Patriot, the beach slave camp was located on Botany Bay Plantation, which is home to a beach on Edisto Island. The state took over the estate in 2007, and it's now a 3,000-acre wildlife area. Visitors can explore the historic ruins, access the beach by kayak, and admission is free. While much of what appears on screen was added digitally through CGI effects and set construction, many scenes were shot directly at Botany Bay with its iconic marshlands, wide stretches of beach, and historic ruins making it an ideal backdrop for filming.

Botany Bay Plantation is located just off Interstate 174 in Edisto Beach, South Carolina, between Charleston and Savannah, Georgia. It is around a one-hour drive southwest of Charleston.

The scene at the Continental Encampment portrays a somber atmosphere as Benjamin mourns his fallen son, Gabriel. Burwell attempts to comfort and motivate Benjamin, who is giving up hope. Benjamin believes his past wrongdoings have finally caught up with him. This pivotal scene is powerful and emotionally charged, and encapsulates the tragedy of war.

The scene was filmed at Historic Brattonsville, a living history museum located in the state’s Olde English District in York County. The family-owned property spans over 700 acres and features historic buildings and costumed interpreters, creating an authentic backdrop for a famous movie moment. The site, which is included in the National Register of Historic Places, has over 30 historic structures open to the public. These buildings, called "house museums," tell the story of the Carolina Piedmont's progress from the 1750s to the 1840s. The site also served as the interior of the Howards home.

To get to Historic Brattonsville, you’ll need to drive a little over 35 miles southwest from downtown Charlotte.

In The Patriot, a spectacular scene was filmed at Middleton Place on 4300 Ashley River Road in Charleston. The scene depicted the British Army holding a grand ball with their bright red uniforms that clashed against the green grass and white columns of this historic plantation house.

The ballroom shown in the movie is now a part of the Middleton House Museum. Since 1755, this property has been under stewardship by the same family who still preserves it. Visitors can tour through its lavish interiors and furniture, examine rare books and silver collections, or even spot some wildlife down its trails.

Getting to Middleton Place is easy as it is only 16 miles from downtown Charleston. To get there, you can take South Carolina Highway 61 until you reach Ashley River Road, where you will see signs pointing to Middleton Place.