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Archaeology, Architecture, Breaking News, Conservation, Press, Press Releases

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…

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drayton hall historic preservation histori home plantation charleston sc stair hall renovation project nov 2021
Architecture, Breaking News, Preservation, Trish Smith

The 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…

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charleston sc best house tour plantation historic house museum
African American history, Archaeology, Architecture, Breaking News, Education, Preservation, Tours

July 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…

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did you know facts about drayton hall charleston sc
Archaeology, Architecture, Landscape, New Facilities, Preservation

Test 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…

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Architecture, Breaking News, Sally Reahard Visitor Center

Last 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…

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2018 charleston gift for him her
Archaeology, Architecture, Collections, The Shop at Drayton Hall

The 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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