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Drayton Hall is celebrating its legacy of remarkable women, past and present, during National Women’s History Month. Over the past three centuries, Drayton Hall has been home to generations of…

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African American history, Event, Research

On February 21, Drayton Hall President and Executive Director Dr. George W. McDaniel presented “Towards a More Complete History: Connecting Places and People by Engaging Descendants” at the highly acclaimed…

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Landscape, Research

By Jessica Garrett One sunny morning in October of 2012, I crossed the Ravenel Bridge from Charleston into Mt. Pleasant, and I kept driving until I reached the banks of…

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Breaking News, Distinguished Speakers Series, Event

Did you know that the Draytons preferred to entertain with Madeira wine? And that popular southern dishes like gumbo were brought to the New World by West African slaves? How have…

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Breaking News

Drayton Hall will be closed tomorrow, February 24, due to inclement weather conditions. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

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Distinguished Speakers Series, Friends of Drayton Hall, Research

Adam Parker of The Post and Courier wrote an article on the 2015 Drayton Hall Distinguished Speakers Series. CLICK HERE to read the article, and we hope you will join…

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