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May 29 Ceiling Update

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African American history, Amber Satterthwaite, American Revolution

In 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…

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General

Thank 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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General

Drayton Hall, in partnership with the Charleston Library Society, was delighted to host a sold-out lecture, Inside Delftware, marking a memorable beginning to The Charleston Show Weekend. The evening brought…

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While you’re in Charleston for the South Eastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE), we invite you to extend your experience of history, artistry, and preservation with a visit to Drayton Hall. As…

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The Great Hall Ceiling Preservation Project

The Great Hall Ceiling Preservation Project Update – May 2025 Richard “Moby” Marks of Richard Marks Restorations removed two pilasters in the Great Hall to expose the framing in the…

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This year’s Preview Party for The Charleston Show was a huge success.  Thank you to our 2025 Preview Party Committee and our corporate sponsors for supporting Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. 

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