There are cultural and conservation-minded reasons why Drayton Hall Preservation Trust does not permit wedding ceremonies, receptions, proposals, or bridal portraits. All events held at Drayton Hall must include time…
Read MoreDrayton Hall is honored to help celebrate the life and legacy of Kelly Bulak, a beloved member of the Clemson Master of Science in Historic Preservation Class of 2022. In…
Read MoreFrom Plant to Pigment The Fascinating Process of Making Indigo Unlike many natural dyes, which are typically extracted from bark, berries, or flowers, indigo requires a more intricate—and fascinating—process. One…
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This week, Madison and Hoyt from Richard Marks Restorations, Inc. continued removing plaster from the sections between joists in the Great Hall of Drayton Hall. They found a third kind…
Read MoreIn June 1773, Caesar, the captain of a group of freedom seekers encamped between the Edisto and Ashley Rivers, led an armed raid on Drayton Hall. The group, whose camp…
Read MoreThank you for attending the 2026 Preview Party for The Charleston Show. Thank you to our generous Preview Party Committee, Corporate Sponsors, Young Collectors’ Committee, and the Designer Sponsors.
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