Step Inside This Stunning Abandoned Plantation House Older Than The United States

The Bruce House is said too have been built between 1770-1773 . A couple years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. This house has seen multiple wars and occupations. During the Revolutionary War in 1778 the house was used as a headquarters by the British generals and then by the United States towards the end of the war. Less then 100 years later during the American Civil war the house was visited by General Sherman’s Troops in 1864 during his infamous March too sea. Local history says the family staying there at the time heard from neighbors of troops in the area and hid all of there valuable in the nearby swamp behind the house. Lots of history in this old house and has been vacant for over 50 years. The last time someone was listed as living in the house was the 1960’s. The house was never updated to have electricity or water. Still is in decent shape and hopefully can someday be preserved as a museum or something. Thanks for watching

[@zombiemom6701]

I grew up in a house built in 1792. It had a secret room built into the side of a well in the basement which was a confirmed stop on the underground railroad. Old homes are just so special.

[@Mindsi]

Follow the drinking gourd, Richie Havens, song about the underground railway🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉A legend of his time🎉🎉🎉

[@Jacubamustoff]

WOW! THATS AMAZING! How rare to grow up in a home that old. It must have had a special nostalgia to it- the smells...

[@shaundon1202]

The fact that it’s still standing is a testament to the builders and materials used!

[@cheritairby8049]

The houses they throw up today could never last this long!

[@rickhager7978]

A 250 year old house in remarkable condition with that much history needs to be saved. This is truly a historical place.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Couldn’t agree more! Would make an awesome museum! Thanks for watching! :)

[@antoniasantoyo511]

❤😢😢😢

[@Chadrocker53]

Definitely!!

[@kas6583]

@@Chadrocker53 This is privately owned. The owner is trying to preserve the property. It is a National Registered Lisiting. It is not open to the public.

[@lockiemcneish4718]

New bricks and some panes of glass replaced. A daunting project, but in the end a treasure.

[@shawnmeyer2788]

Being in the south it’s probably built from cypress which doesn’t rot and termites won’t eat it. Didn’t seem to have any structural issues. Just minor ones. That first small room looked like a loom set up in there. No modern upgrades, no electricity. Amazing!

[@jamessparks2691]

Also, so nice to not see graffiti everywhere.

[@rhonda.gross57]

❤ I totally agree! Makes me sick to see wonderful places destroyed by people who just don't care. Sad.

[@SamhainBe]

Simple - Solid - Never Up-graded - Original - What a beautiful old place! Speaks well of simple craftsmanship.

[@debrakennedy7671]

A preservation society needs to restore that and have tours.

[@JulianaBlewett]

Plantations need to be torn down. They are places filled with the ghosts of the enslaved and abused.

[@mariaes623]

A 250 year old house, solid as a rock and not restored and turned into a museum? Shocking and very sad that this amazing old home is left to die! What’s wrong with the people in that town,state????😢

[@peggys1140]

Agree totally. That house was moved twice! Very solid.

[@lizlittle1641]

I agree. I wonder if American Battlefield Trust can help.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Has so much history would make a great place for tours! Reminded me of Drayton hall or something the way it never had power or plumbing installed! Just not quite as grand! Thanks for watching! :)

[@900108Chale]

*A 250 y.o. abandoned house stands strong in the middle of humid country.* _Modern high tech xtra expensive home, rots in 5 years if unattended..._ Way to go!

[@richardprofit6363]

Very cool!..this house shows how better old growth lumber was compared to modern lumber..those wall panels could be 250 years old...and the whole house is still standing straight..that's when wood was WOOD..

[@zcam1969]

oak lasts

[@TEAMWHAT99]

My son owns a company called "The Barn Savers". He reclaims ( salvages) the hardwoods,tin,rock and other materials from barns,cabins,and other structures,and attempts to find great new " homes" for these beams,sleepers,flooring,etc...often combining two or more log cabins for a future cabin,like a work of art,piecing it together with the age ,area and species of local trees,in mind. It breaks our hearts seeing these old structures falling down.

[@tamscorner67]

Cyprus

[@michaelk4295]

But most of it just burned or was misused over the years anyways, leaving us with very little lasting value for the cost that was taken from nature. Almost all of the old growth forests are gone, all but a few tiny, isolated pockets. Life goes on and new forests have grown, but they aren’t the same things, especially the little copses and those planted by people. It’s not just the trees being younger, it’s the balance of trees at all stages of their life cycle, and the diversity of plant, animal, and fungal species occupying all the different tiny niches that a mature forest contains. It would have been nice if our ancestors had developing lumber and pulp plantations before almost entirely cutting down the convenient, valuable old growth.

[@hitsquad2149]

Had a friend who was in the demolition business for his entire career. He always said the absolute best place to look for valuables was on the fireplace mantle, the seam between the mantle and the wall. He had amassed a small fortune in coins dating back hundreds of years. He was also on a job several years ago demolishing a house for the city and punched through the floor. With no known basement or access, they stopped to investigate. In fact, there was a basement entrance that had been floored over. A complete, pristine still operation was found, not seen in decades, complete with bottles of the product ready for sale. The local historical society came out and removed it. It’s now on display at a local museum.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Well that’s awesome!! Imagine finding that!! How awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TEAMWHAT99]

My son owns The Barn Savers,and youd amazed the cool things hes found in and around old barns,cabins and other structures. He enjoys donating most of items to their local Hustorical Society,Libraries or tracking down the people whom he can,to bring them a plank tgat they carved their name in with a parent or sibling,sometimes decades later. Very cool stories behind these old Oak boards!

[@theotheralan5511]

The area I live in has tons of prohibition era built property with huge sealed off basements. I have asked about it because there is basically a whole city underground here but the property owners are very hush shush about anything underground. Very peculiar how they react when asked about it.

[@ml1049]

Yes, that is part of our national history and needs to be protected. There aren't many buildings that old still standing and in such good shape. Thanks for the video.

[@cathyfrederick5073]

This house was listed under the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It would be wonderful if the owners would allow preservation and open it up to the public. It is sad that it is just sitting there with no one to admire its beauty.

[@sshumkaer]

Probably some idiot who's afraid they can't drive their John Deer through the yard to get to their field

[@sshumkaer]

How do I get a hold of that information? To see if I can purchase it

[@cathyfrederick5073]

@@sshumkaer I just googled the house to see if it was listed. I hope you can find it and then purchase it to preserve it.

[@sshumkaer]

@@cathyfrederick5073 thanks

[@alisonhoke2484]

Basically just left to rot. Part of American history. They should be forced to restore it, or forced to sell it. I'm so very sick of all the old plantation homes I see here in my state of VA just left to ROT. Beautiful old abandoned farmhouses. Family inherits the land, and leaves the old family home to fall apart. People suck.

[@rockfangd]

This house tops as the most incredible one you have done yet. Someone please save it. Hundreds of years old but yet straight and sturdy. The shutters were amazing. The woodwork, fireplaces, all of it. This should be a museum. The history, natural disasters, nature. I can only imagine what is throughout the property. Did any of the floors even creak? Thank You for an incredible explore. No idea how you found this one

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Have too agree! Definitely one of my all time favorites! A real time capsule with no plumbing or electrical ever added! Thanks for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@HeavilyCensoredKitty]

I would live in it if i could.

[@donnagagne3813]

You said all I was thinking. I thought how we should all pitch in and buy it. What a beauty.

[@goldenlady1213]

​@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773Great video.Thanks for doing an awesome job with all of your videos.

[@elsbet1656]

Where is this house?​@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 Where

[@stevefarms7494]

I hope someone saves that house because that is definitely a treasure . A house that stood a testament of time it out lasted everything that was thrown at it over the years and it is as strong as the day it was built... A brand new house will never last as long as this house did

[@DD-th2bd]

Being that house was built in 1700's I'm surprised there isn't a cemetery nearby and no outbuildings or maybe they just didn't survive like the house did. I try to imagine all the life lived in that house throughout the years. That was an incredible find Kappy! One of my favorites!

[@ginichase5648]

I was going to ask where is the family cemetery.. there has to be one.. it's probably unmarked at this place in time.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

House has been moved a few times over the years so I’m sure there was a cemetery in its original location! Thank you for watching! :)

[@rockybernard2997]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 OH! That would explain why the fireplaces look nearly new! very interesting!

[@Jennifermcintyre]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773that’s wild!! Moving a house that big with today’s equipment would be a feat! I can’t imagine the ingenuity of having to move it back it the day!!

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@ginichase5648 It was relocated. The union soldiers buried bodies wherever they wanted and looted their belongings. Ruthless barbarians.

[@oblivion5562]

Its amazing how old that house is and what condition it still holds, thats incredible!!!! Someone SAVE HER!!!

[@goldenlady1213]

I agree with you 💯 percent . This place could be a walk through museum even if its unfurnished.

[@stormysocks]

You could move in. It's so amazing

[@winning3329]

​@stormysocks I would take that house In a heartbeat

[@claregale9011]

It should be preserved , in England where I live we are very good at keeping our old buildings in good condition . Lots are from the 12th century and some further back . I hope its looked after as a piece of living history and not left to decay .

[@Ash-oh6nh]

If you had someone breathing over your shoulder with a whip to your back I bet you’d build a great house too.

[@tigerann4941]

This home is a testament to true craftsmanship and good materials. A house built today won't last 25 years.

[@MrPlatinum2323]

And they're half a million dollars😂😂😂smh

[@nooneyouknow5516]

Truth.

[@nooneyouknow5516]

​@@MrPlatinum2323more truth.

[@Rick-ko9bx]

Ya, but it's not up to code

I bet there are ghost there that other ghost are scared of!!

[@kristineguetschow9134]

The kitchen in these old colonials was almost always in a separate building. After cooked, the food was brought to the house by the servants.

[@peggyharris3301]

That beautiful home looks like it hasn't been redone in any way, except chimneys, for 250yrs!! I find that mind boggling!! How??

[@claregale9011]

We have homes in the uk still standing after 600 yrs . half timbered houses some are warped but it adds to the charm . 😊

[@BendviewFarm-dq4sp]

I feel shame for our generation that we as a society don’t protect / maintain historic buildings like this. Thank you for documenting it & telling us the history of it Kappy & Ruby! ❤

[@sshumkaer]

We're like the only country in the world who doesn't

[@FallenAngelBrass]

The USA has 2500 official national historic landmarks. Each state has its own, as well. Counties and local municipalities also preserve historical buildings.

[@smelltheglove2038]

Ever since the civil war, the south has been neglected and demonized. It’s heritage erased. It’s actually pretty gross.

[@telaine7266]

This isn’t history America is interested in preserving. Teaching it has even become an issue.

[@Chris-bz6wl]

Not that it matters but the boards aren’t shiplap, shiplap has a rabbet on each edge which would “lap” over the adjoining board (and so on). These are simply wide pine , beautiful stuff just not shiplap.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for clarifying! Sure don’t build them like they used too! Thanks for watching! :)

[@Chris-bz6wl]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 wasn’t trying to be a smart ass just relaying a little knowledge. Always watch your channel and enjoy every vlog.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@Chris-bz6wl of course! I appreciate you sharing the information! I’ve never claimed too know everything so anything helps! :)

[@OliveDNorth]

I thought that too, then thought perhaps the boards have shrunk enough that they didn't look like shiplap. 😏

[@Chris-bz6wl]

@@OliveDNorth if you lol at the ends of the boards on the outside corners of the walls you can see they’re not shiplap.

[@hollyreinhardt1277]

I love these houses, the tree lined driveways, the columns, the porches and old trees and plants. The space and sunlight sweeping through. Private and stately.

[@judem429]

Yes! With an intact heddle. Beautiful!

[@debjordan4399]

Found some more history on this ho use. It was moved from the nearby town to the plantation in the early 1800's and again about 100 feet by the 3rd owner to it's present location. How on earth did they move this house?!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

I read that too! So fascinating! Thank you for watching! :)

[@OliveDNorth]

Moving houses isn't hard. In that era the used logs to move them.

[@jackiemack8653]

Then maybe you can find the cemetery?

[@missyyouknow6002]

I so wish that places like this could be restored and protected as historical sites.

[@kas6583]

Thank you for reading this too.

[@tjnucnuc]

As much as Americans say they love their history we sure do everything to destroy what little there is. A city that does it right is Charleston SC. Every home over a certain age has to be preserved.

[@CBales742]

Glad the 3rd amendment came along.

[@ellenchavez2043]

Chicago does a good job at preservation. After the fire of 1871 destroyed much of the old buildings, Chicago rebuilt. Since then, the city has preserved many old buildings by renovation or moving them out of harm's way. Chicago has one of the few skylines where buildings over 100 years are next to new construction.

[@carolreynolds3650]

Wow Kappy, if only wallls could talk!!! What we could learn from this wonderful old house. Nice video on details, thanks for this.

[@tjnucnuc]

It’s crazy to think about; every single nail used for all that lumbar was hand wrought. SC should be doing more to protect this property

[@jamessparks2691]

Wonderful old house. A wonder it hasn't been refurbished. I hope it doesn't go to the ground. The fireplace bricks look out of place. Looks like they were replaced from stone to bri k at some point.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

The original brick fireplaces were redone in the 60’s when the brick archway was done outfront! Same bricks! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

Yeah they look terrible eh? 🫣

[@clairefunnell8481]

Definitely needs to be restored. Im glad there is no vandalism here. Its incredible that this old beauty is still standing. People back the sure knew how to build houses. I heard that newspaper was used for insulation to help heat the houses in the winter. Great explore guys. Hi Ruby.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Broadway789]

I feel you should put a book together, showing photos of these homes and the cities or towns, but no exact location. It could be called “HOMES ACROSS AMERICA…A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT ).

[@rhonda.gross57]

I know this is not a recent video, but it popped up on my KZbin page, and , of course, I had to watch it. I was totally absorbed and fascinated! This is my favorite video of yours that kept me enthralled. To step back in time and almost feel the many things that took place here, especially at the very beginning of our nation! I love y'all and look forward to more exploring with you. I wonder if the kitchen was separate from the main house? Thanks again for making my day!

[@janetjones7880]

isn't that a weaving loom shown at the beginning?

[@debrademedici864]

This is my favorite house !!! Please someone save this home !!!! The history in what it has one through is so so worth saving !!!! Thank you Ruby and Kappy for finding this amazing house ❤

[@user-randi1987]

What an amazing house! So impressed the roof is still holding up well. That second story porch was beautiful. The original builders must have been so proud of thier beautiful, well built home. Thanks, Kappy and Ruby. This place was a real treat

[@jadesilk]

That's the OLD GROWTH wood... it's nothing like the sponge-like wood harvested from managed forests today. Old growth wood which was used for now-historic houses is rock-hard, durable and worth its weight in gold, which you see here in how well it holds up with no maintenance, out in the elements... won't see its like again.

[@justtalldave]

@@jadesilk so true. I live in an 1800's house. The 2x4 is actually 2x4, and the growth rings are so dense compared to today's "2x4s".

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Well said! Thank you for the kind words and watching! :)

[@winthrop2005]

I lived in the Anthony White House in Georgetown, the floors were pine, spanning from one side of the house to the other and were solid like a rock! The home is registered 1737, and a memorable place to live.

[@russell2910]

It has been said that my ancestors built this house. I think I should be able to live in it.

[@ubroberts5541]

Looks pretty well preserved. No major water damage. No kitchen or bathrooms were built into houses this old. The roof has been maintained. That’s the reason the house still exists in this condition.

[@pamelasinclair-karney8856]

Amazing find,solid wood house and still standing for many years.

[@tammybaker6635]

I can hear the echoes of time in this place. Amazingly preserved for all its been through and seen! I love it when you can get history on the places you visit. I also love when Mz Ruby is able to join you. 2 sets of eyes allows for a little different viewpoint. Ill bet there is an outhouse site that the glass hunters would find some absolutely perfect items. Also there very well could be a graveyard somewhere close. Absolutely stunning place Mr Kappy! Goes to show how crappy things are built today. I'll see you next time! Thanks for taking me along!

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

I would love to be able to restore this place and live there. It's gorgeous! A lot of people hid their valuables. My great grandparents buried a lot of valuables. They took their livestock high up into the mountains along with 2 of my great uncles to watch over them until the war was over. My great grandmother and the younger children went to stay with relatives way up north for some time until it was safe to come home.

[@theotheralan5511]

People have forgotten that the federal government outlawed unregistered people, untaxed property including land all metal especially precious metals like gold and silver, all firearms livestock, commodities, all firearms and achohol WW1 started in the United States and spread to Europe. In the United States the war was to put a government document attached to everything in existence, millions of people were gunned down in cold blood. All covered up and forgotten.

[@jameskulevich8907]

Nice to see it untouched; no broken windows, spray paint, etc.

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

Back when thing were built to last! Unlike our disposable things today. Absolutely beautiful❤😊 Love the history. To bad someone wouldn't preserve it.

[@zcam1969]

solid oak ,not ply board and sheet rock

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

@@zcam1969 so heavy but last forever

[@susanrice3166]

In fabulous condition despite its age. The old lady needs to be preserved ❤

[@lucybieller7604]

Hey Kappy and Ruby! Extremely cool old historic place. Seems to still be quite solid. I loved the entry gate. I am surprised with all the available history that it has not been restored as a historic site! Thanks for the info and look around. Stay safe! ✌️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Completely agreed! With the house being built during the time we were still a British colony and revolutionary war connection! So much history! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@blessedgrandma1537]

Totally agree, I can’t believe this hasn’t been restored!!!!

[@anjelybarger]

A house built today would never last this long😮.This place is worth saving

[@paulconsalvo7574]

I agree such a treasure however just because it's old doesn't make it an historical site. Many Many abandoned homes in America hold some interesting past. Great video.

[@kathygoetzinger]

The red paint in the front room is probably the original oxblood paint. My sister's house was built in 1810, and the red paint on the trimwork inside was made with oxblood. It was tested when she took some of the original trim in to have the paint matched. Evidence that all of the bricks were made on site was also discovered .

[@MsSurigirl]

Oh my gosh. If walls could talk. Such a vibrant and varied history. A magnificent and largely untouched/unaltered piece of American history. I love the 'plain', simple lines of the woodwork here. A great treasure. Thanks for filming it!

[@maryfuller8598]

Those big hallways with doors or windows at both ends were called breezeways and provided cooling on hot days and nights. Oh and no graffiti!

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

And the blue porch ceiling brought good luck to the home and helped ward away evil spirits as three lost souls are unable to cross water. Thought I'd throw that in there😊

[@cristywyndham-shaw5111]

Carolina blue.

[@daniel_sc1024]

Porch ceilings were painted "haint blue" (not a specific color, but a range) not just to ward off evil spirits (not everyone believed in that superstition) but also because they believed it mimicked the sky and repelled wasps and spiders. The color actually does not repel wasps and spiders, but the original milk paint containing lye that was used did act as a bug repellant.

[@cyndiwilliams4177]

Haint blue

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

Blue Grey lol

[@fredwood1490]

Those old houses had a separate kitchen to keep the fire danger down and not over heat it during the Summer. The fire places provided some air circulation by pulling air from below and up the chimney, but most of it was through the windows and the high ceilings. The wall paper kept down drafts but made the walls and ceilings very flammable and were often colored with poisonous chemicals. Probably why it's being removed. I wonder why the people restoring it stopped?

[@susancarver1977]

Did anyone notice there were lots of white picket fence sections placed on the lower porch? They probably were attached to brick columns out front of the house.

[@paulipuhakka8788]

Me being a refinisher and renovator, this place seems to be in, incredible condition for it's age. It looks like it's in the process of being preserved, or "was" in the process of being preserved. Nice place, but, too many "ghosts" come with it. 🤔😲🥺😵

[@redpine8665]

I agree. Someone appears to have rebuilt the fireplaces. They look brand new. No evidence a fire has ever been lit in them.

[@Granny2470]

Great house!! So neat it’s older than the country!!! I didn’t see any signs of electricity either….. I definitely don’t think y’all were alone in there lol…. Can you imagine the things that house has been through???? Boy if those walls could talk the stories they could tell! Great to hear Ruby with you!! Y’all stay safe!! Thanks Kappy and Ruby 😊

[@gwenharshfield6705]

They used to put newspapers on the walls for extra insulation. Many old houses will have newsprint under the wallpaper.

[@tishmusso3949]

What the house needs is really good dusting! Remarkably well preserved. A bit of rehab and bet it could be brought to life again.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

This house is spectacular and is in terrific shape. The mystery house...not even a clue or a sign where the kitchen was!! It's completely heartbreaking to see such absolutely beautiful houses abandoned and all the incredible history. Too bad these house couldn't be declared as some form of heritage properties without all the refurbishing restrictions. Thank you so much. This was wonderful. I'd like to live in them all.

[@watcher6555]

They cooked in the fireplace at that time. Those bricks are not original.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

@@watcher6555 I later read in another comment he made that the house had been moved a couple of times, So the kitchen cupboards etc. were obviously removed. Did you know that the Franklin wood stove was designed by Benjamin Franklin (thus the name)? I used to have one in my cottage...a modern one, that is. Cheerio (ps: you have a great name)

[@watcher6555]

@@sleepinglioness5754 yes I did. I also had a Franklin stove at one time.

[@MsDawggysLuckyLife]

Can I just add that the subscribers here are ALL top notch too! I always appreciate the respectful comments and conversations here. Hats off to you all and of course our Kappy n Ruby. ❤✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻🙏

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Much appreciated for the kind words and watching! :)

[@DonBlodgett-e1p]

That place was 100 years old when the civil war started --- I'd be afraid to go in there that a spirit would follow me back

[@teresagray1477]

Hope no trouble makers find this place and paints graffiti on walls. Is in great condition. Should really be taken care of

[@ridgemeadowhobbyfarm8658]

Kappy, Do you feel the history in these homes when you walk them? I mean, really feel it? I feel like I can just watching! This place is amazing! There's no shortage of work that would need to be done, but I don't think it's out of reach to save it. I can't believe this place isn't saved under the national register of historical places. This is true American History! Thanks for another amazing tour!

[@josephmay9945]

❤ I'd love to have a home like this to restore to it original condition

[@tripaces9929]

And buy some people, right?

[@barbaralovenvirth8726]

This is a tragedy.... I hope some organization saves this beautiful, historic home. We need to respect our history and landmarks.

[@juliacockroft8745]

Very interesting old home. Would have liked to have seen more of the back.

[@sandrakoch8682]

What a beautiful old place, I love everything about it. Wishing someone with money could restore it or state funds. History ❤ I would have a metal detector around that area.

[@MsDawggysLuckyLife]

Wowwww…still structurally standing proud too! Amazing find Kappy! ❤

[@VideoSaySo]

Imagine being one of 10-15 people all piled up in that house, starving, and the Union Army comes along and takes your last chicken. That would warrant a war crime! Lol! Excellent adventure and gorgeous property! Thank you for taking us along! And listen to Miss Ruby! Gut instinct never leads you wrong!

[@russell2910]

Or imagine the beatings the slaves got.

[@chrissytaylor5690]

What a shame! 🥺 I've seen houses with way less impressive history than this get restored back to their full potential! It's absolute sacrilege to let this place crumble into the ground! 😔 The fact that it survived Sherman's March to the Sea is testament enough! ..... Talk about a lucky break! Only to be neglected in the end. 🥺

[@windyjarrett5793]

It is so sad that those homes are not cared for. I would love to be able to buy an old homestead like that and restore it and live in it.

[@Cueman222]

Whoop-whoop, Ruby in the house! This place is amazing and in good shape for being built in 1770. Should be sanction as a museum. Great find Kappy!👍

[@jessicawysocki7844]

RUBY

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Yes indeed! Always good to have an extra set of eyes! Thank you for watching! :)

[@Ruby.0]

⁠@@jessicawysocki7844 JESSICA

[@squirrely1345]

I love to see the old abandoned houses but at the same time I’m so sad & I wonder about who lived in them and why were the houses abandoned 🥺😔

[@normanfletcher8332]

What a beauty, solid, so hope No developer spots it, See you Kappy & Ruby, commented no kitchen or bath, right.. For some reason I can picture Scarlet ( Gone with the Wind ) standing on that upstairs porch..

[@donaldteal6315]

Amazing home apart of America 🇺🇸 needs to be saved for the history of our great country 🇺🇸

[@rubberbiscuit99]

What an amazing building! Thank you for sharing it.

[@kimthrower2169]

Hi Ruby!! This house must be the OLDEST house you've ever explored, am I right Kappy?? It is in amazing condition inside!! I feel like I'm looking at history! This house should be on the National Historical House Society (not sure if that's the correct title, but I think you know what I mean) it is in amazing condition for being that OLD, WOW!!! I'm just blown away by this place! It really IS amazing, thank you soooooo much for this explore, it's one of my favorites of yours because of the history and it being build in the late 1700's. Is it one of your oldest houses? It's in really good condition meaning not rotting out really bad. No bathroom or kitchen though, so it needs to be saved and put as a piece of America's history!! I loved this place a lot!! Thanks for the explore Kappy and Ruby!! Stay safe and Peace, Kim ~

[@mikebruce7723]

That J Walker improved lock was manufactured from 1830 to 1837! Those fireplaces were relined recently with redbrick. I doubt that's proper. Great find though. I noticed it never had electricity installed. That's truly unique.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

How fascinating!! Great research! Thank you for watching! :)

[@silvertrain57]

Nice video But damn Cletus, I turn my head for one second and the next thing I'm seeing is some swampland, rivers, Afghani poppy fields, and then...a damn beach! But, I think I like it

[@janewasson4845]

Is that whitewash on the walls? Imagine the amount of lime, chalk, salt and whatever that had to be cooked up for the yearly paint job. It seems like l read somewhere that it helped prevent mildew, too. This great house should be saved, and on the National Register. Why is this history going to ruin? Thanks, Kappy-interesting, as usual. Appreciate all your hard work!

[@anitamueller3358]

You have my daughters FULL attention with the shots at the end. She was very interested, amazed and wants to buy the house in the video. She’s 4. Off to watch more-great work. Love the old mill

[@NativeNYer]

Oh wow I knew this was gonna b good! Amazing house. So much history! Thanx Kappy and Ruby! Stay safe out there. I'm glad there were no bats in this house either!!

[@loucilehall9281]

I’m amazed it’s still standing. Good workmanship. It makes me sick to see all these beautiful houses left to just sit and rot

[@tammyasbury6517]

This is a rea.lly in great shape to be do old ,it was built to last ,had such big rooms ,loved the second story porch,yeah try to imagine how it sounded before the busy road you can hear,this os a great one Kappy,thanks for finding it and sharing with everyone

[@glenngamst61]

Rebuild this house and open to the public! The house history should be preserved.

[@emgmin]

How is this not maintained by a historical organization??

[@daniel_sc1024]

It takes a lot of money to acquire, restore, and maintain historical buildings.

[@claregale9011]

​@@daniel_sc1024we do it in the uk . Keep a hold of your heritage before it all disappears 😊

[@sirdookiestainstha5fth842]

Once he enters the house there’s orbs flying around everywhere, and around 5:00 mark there’s a light of some sort that’s actually in front of him that almost looks like something is standing in front of him

[@melodyjordan6052]

Amazing home. Built to last. Thank you.

[@RubberChickenFilms]

It was used by the American AND British forces during the war? Must've been awkward...😬 But an incredible piece of history!

[@krisdonner8961]

Just beautiful, I hope someone will save this home.

[@65stang98]

would love to fix up that house. If i wont the lottery thats what id do witht he money. Fix up all the old architecture thats crumbling across our country and preserve it for the future.

[@kathykolhoff5350]

This house is in astonishing condition for its age! Definitely well built. How awesome if someone could renovate it. Love the brick archway out front too. Thanks for sharing this!

[@C-24-Brandan]

Needs to be restored properly and brought back to how it looked when it was originally constructed. Then give tours ect would make a good movie set or something like that too

[@jasonavery]

“Dutch, this looks like a good place to hide out from the Pinkertons until we get our fortune.” -Arthur Morgan

[@christianwolf68]

places like this should be on the national registry of historical places, and it fully restored.

[@rondathiesen9317]

This house definately should be preserved and in the history of that town.👍

[@nelliesfarm8473]

Where is it ?? Trying to figure it out

[@caiojunior9123]

@@nelliesfarm8473 The house is located in South Carolina, near Orangeburg, in Orangeburg County. Its name is Donald Bruce House, but it is also known as Middlepen Plantation.

[@impressiveprogressive7343]

these old clap board structures are so intriguing. Just stand in side and imagine the bygone world and how it used to be in it's day. These homes were built to last. I live in one of the oldest parts of the united states and there are literally thousands of these grand old homes. Most in historic districts that are regulated. Owners have to maintain the homes in period correct conditions with the exception of some update code requirements for safe occupancy. Sometime these repairs on these babies can be really expensive because period correct craftsmen and trade workers are getting harder to find. I would like the see more of these saved for educational purposes. Wouldn't it be interesting to have elementary schoolers experience what learning was like in long ago history?

[@monac9459]

Anyone else want to buy this...or is it just me?

[@melindaroop1346]

Me too.

[@princess_zemirah213]

Just you.

[@davidburns575]

Good morning now what I was taught from my family. The upstairs door what's for ventilation in the summer. And if it got too hot they would sleep on the upstairs front porch.

[@SRay-or3nc]

What a great old house!! Great video! I love the simplicity of places like this.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! Just beautiful old architecture! Thank you for watching! :)

[@kas6583]

This is privately owned. The owner is trying to preserve the property. It is structurally sound but needs alot of care. They are also trying to figure out the names of slaves that worked there. It is a national registered listing. It is not open to the public.

[@tamaragonzalez2227]

No one can hear the female and with no cc we have no idea what you two are talking about.

[@carlfogle]

I was always fascinated by this house as a child. Happy that I got to see the inside and saddened that it has not been saved for future generations

[@pben4218]

Really neat old place. Looks like an iron fence & gate was once around the yard. Thanks for sharing.

[@Big_Abomination]

someone in that region should preserve that building. It deserves it!

[@christhankyou6452]

This was another fantastic explore. I don’t go to my computer very often in order to make comments. Be sure to know that I am always watching you. Great content

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

I appreciate it! Thank you very much! :)

[@EdmundCastle-nc7nd]

How much crying and how much laughter happened in that place.? Wow. Thank you for sharing. Just amazing.