Drayton Hall will be closed Saturday, July 4th, 2026. We will reopen Sunday, July 5th.
In African-American genealogical research, there is a term that describes the dearth of records associated with former slaves prior to 1870. Researchers call it the “1870 brick wall,” and for…
Read MoreFor most of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century, plantation tourist sites in the Charleston area were not places to learn about African American history. This was a…
Read MoreFor many years the Barbadian Consulate General has organized an event in US cities that are significant to Barbadian heritage. This year they came back to Charleston, South Carolina for…
Read MoreThere was an excellent article in the New York Times by Edward Rothstein, a noted Times museum critic, about how Charleston museums are interpreting slavery. “…Or go to Drayton Hall,…
Read MoreAs we observe Black History Month, interpreter John Saunders offers his reflections on African-American history at Drayton Hall through the centuries. “There is much to be learned from what…
Read MoreWhy do the Spirituals Concerts continue to be popular after so many years? “That’s where the Gullah spiritual makes its impact,” Ann Caldwell explains. Ann Caldwell “It calls people to…
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3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Wednesday - Monday from 9:00 am - 4:30pm, (front gate closes at 3:00 pm). Closed on Tuesday. The gate will accept no cash transactions.
