Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's pre-eminent 19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. The antebellum plantation home, office and kitchen are furnished mostly with family artifacts.
John Caldwell Calhoun's national political career spanned 40 years from 1810 to 1850. His service in the national government included: United States representative (1811-1817); secretary of war to President James Monroe (1817-1825); vice president to President John Quincy Adams (1825-1829); vice president to President Andrew Jackson (1829-1832); United States senator (1832-1843); secretary of state to President John Tyler (1844-1845) and United States senator (1845-1850).
Thomas Green Clemson, Calhoun's son-in-law and founder of the University, envisioned "the preservation of the home of the illustrious man who spent his life in the public service of his country." Thomas Clemson willed that Fort Hill "shall always be open for the inspection of visitors."
Location
Fort Hill is located in Clemson, S.C., near the intersection of Fort Hill Street and Calhoun Drive in the center of the Clemson University campus, 11 miles from I-85, two hours north of Atlanta, Ga., and less than one hour south of Greenville, S.C. Click here for directions to Clemson.
Parking
Visitor parking passes are available at the University Visitors Center located on Alumni Circle. Handicapped parking is available.
Preserve The Mansion
Fort Hill reopened in spring 2003 for its Bicentennial year after an extensive two-year restoration project. Fort Hill was named a national treasure by the Save America's Treasures program, and its artifacts are currently undergoing a comprehensive conservation program funded by this federal grant and matching funds. Gifts may be donated for the preservation and restoration of Fort Hill. Contact the Clemson Fund, 110 Daniel Drive, Clemson, S.C. 29634-5602, or call (864) 656-5896 or go to our web site to make a secure gift online.
For more information, contact:
Historic Properties
Clemson University
Box 345615, Clemson, S.C. 29634-5615
Phone: (864) 656-2475
FAX: (864) 656-1026
Email: cuvisit@clemson.edu