Drayton Hall will close at 1:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024. We will return to normal hours on Sunday, December 22.
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Breaking News, Preservation

Every year, Drayton Hall closes its gates to the public so that our staff can work on the house and grounds. We will be closed February 2-6 for house cleaning, preservation…

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Distinguished Speakers Series, Friends of Drayton Hall

The Friends of Drayton Hall are pleased to present the second season of the Drayton Hall Distinguished Speakers Series. Beginning with the opening event of the 2015 season, you’ll experience a…

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Staff

So that our staff may enjoy the holidays with their loved ones, Drayton Hall will be closed Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day, and New Year’s Day.…

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African American history, Breaking News, Staff

How do you research, document, and interpret the history of a community that has seemingly vanished from the landscape? A session last November at the National Preservation Conference in Savannah…

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Event, Staff

In November, George W. McDaniel was honored at the National Preservation Conference for his 25 years of service at Drayton Hall as executive director by being invited to deliver the…

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Research

An individual’s personal library has the potential to reveal significant information about their character, interests, worldview, and education. Such is certainly the case at Drayton Hall where research has identified…

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