Stephen J. Wood Conservation Laboratory Mark your calendar for the grand opening of the Stephen J. Wood Conservation Laboratory on Saturday, October 1. This state of the art facility will…
Read MoreThe much-anticipated stairhall project officially began in November, and the project is moving forward at an exciting pace! Hoyt Roberts of Richard Marks Restorations is leading the construction team tasked…
Read MoreJuly 31, 1797 “The waiting boy Billy returned from a visit to his father Jack, [Thomas Drayton’s] driver at the Ocean Plantation.” September 12, 1803 “Billy absconded last night taking…
Read MoreTest your Drayton Hall knowledge with this quick “Did You Know” on Drayton Hall created by our curators. How many did you already know? Drayton Hall was owned by seven…
Read MoreLast week, Drayton Hall received the Preservation Society of Charleston’s Caropolis Award for new builds in the year 2018. The Caropolis Awards, are a tremendous gesture by the society to…
Read MoreThe new Shop at Drayton Hall has become a favorite place to buy gifts for history buffs, historians, and hosts and hostesses. In our new Online Shop, you’ll find beautifully…
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