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Art, Collections, Conservation, History, Sarah Stroud Clarke

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust is always delighted to accept new objects into our decorative arts collection and we are happy to present our latest acquisition courtesy of The National Society…

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Art, Shop at Drayton Hall

ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT Henrietta Snype A native of Mount Pleasant, Henrietta Snype began learning the art of weaving sweetgrass baskets at the age of seven from her mother and grandmother. Her…

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Art, Breaking News, Webinars

Drayton Hall Announces List of International Design Award Winners to Appear Virtually at DESIGNTalk 2021 on March 18, 2021 Drayton Hall Preservation Trust is pleased to announce the list of…

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African American history, Archaeology, Art, Breaking News, Research

In a collaborative effort between Southeastern archaeologists, Drayton Hall (Charleston, SC) Wexler Curatorial Fellow Corey Heyward is identifying ways to recognize West African potting traditions on locally made, low-fired ceramics…

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Art, Breaking News, Collections, Donors

The museum and exhibits at Drayton Hall have welcomed the summer with new and exciting pieces to see in the Stephen F. and Laura D. Gates Gallery. We are now…

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