Comments on: Hampton Plantation

By: Sally Spitzli

Sally Spitzli — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:15:30 +0000

In 1958 I wrote a biography of Archibald Rutledge for an English assignment. I wrote him requesting an interview and a few weeks later my parents took me to Hampton on a chilly March Sunday. We spent the afternoon with him, walking around the property and then sitting in his personal living room having a cup of tea and cookies. Mr. Rutledge and his wife were so gracious. Before we left his home, he gave me two autographed books–”Santee Paradise” and “The Everlasting Light.” I treasure these books, as well as the memory of that beautiful day when I was privileged to spend time with Mr. Rutledge.

By: Dodie Schuetz

Dodie Schuetz — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:28:30 +0000

Love this picture! My mother’s family were the Rutledges of South Carolina and she had, which I now have, a copy of “Home by the River” inscribed to “my dear cousin Yvonne”, by Archibald, with whom she had frequent correspondence. I was lucky enough to visit Hampton some years ago. Beautiful place!

By: L. W. Bagwell

L. W. Bagwell — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:28:15 +0000

I met Mr. Rutledge at his home in Spartanburg when I was in high school. I had read most all his books. He was very kind to two young kids that just wanted to meet him.