Press Releases

"Mystery at Drayton Hall: Hunt for a Watercolor" - New York Times Article
"Employees at Drayton Hall, a 1740s plantation turned museum in Charleston, S.C., opened the mail one day to find a photograph of a watercolor they had never seen..."

George McDaniel Receives the Heritage Corridor Meritorious Service Award
George McDaniel, executive director of Drayton Hall, was awarded the Heritage Corridor Meritorious Service Award at the 2010 International Heritage Development Conference (IHDC).

"Mystery at Drayton Hall" - Antiques Magazine Article, Summer 2010
Drayton Hall is in The Magazine Antiques, Summer 2010 issue, with "Mystery at Drayton Hall: The Surprise Appearance of a 1765 Watercolor Sheds New Light on a Palladian Past"

Stephanie Meeks named 8th President of National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today that it has selected Stephanie Meeks, an experienced non-profit leader, as its next president. Drayton Hall is a National Trust Historic Site.

Drayton Hall is a Proud Participant in the 2010 International Heritage Development Conference
Drayton Hall will be a featured site on June 28th and 30th.

Drayton Hall Colonial Carolina Summer Camp 2010
Drayton Hall “Colonial Carolina” Summer Camp introduces children to the lives of many former Drayton Hall inhabitants, including Native Americans, colonists, and Revolutionary War soldiers.

Drayton Hall Celebrates National Women's History Month
Drayton Hall Celebrates Its Remarkable Women, Past and Present. Special weekend tours announced - 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Drayton Hall To Be Part of the Morgan Library & Museum's Palladio Exhibit, NY, April 2 - Aug 1
Drayton Hall is proud to be included in this exhibit featuring thirty-one original Palladio drawings from the Royal Institute of British Architects, on view to the public for the first time in over thirty years.

Drayton Hall Celebrates Black History Month
Featuring Connections: From Africa to America - Unscripted and Interactive.

“Voices of Drayton Hall” DVD Wins a 2009 AASLH Award
“Voices of Drayton Hall” DVD Wins a 2009 AASLH Award honoring significant achievements in the field of state and local history.

PLANTATION SHUTTLE SERVICE
Daily shuttle service is available from downtown Charleston to the three Ashley River Road plantations. Reservations are required through (843) 965-LIMO or (843) 965-5466.