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During the 18th century, wax seals were frequently used in the Lowcountry to close, mark, and authenticate important documents such as legal records. In practice, a small portion of melted…
Read More“My name is Madeline Graham; I am a rising senior in the Historic Preservation Department at the College of Charleston interning with Drayton Hall’s Preservation Department. Each day is filled…
Read MoreWatercolor Mystery Solved! (So Far.) I’ve been asked to recount the story of the historical detective work that led us to identify the owner of the mysterious watercolor of Drayton…
Read MoreClick on the video below to see the results of the first ever Drayton Hall Archaeological Institute. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opU-HkKDZdU&hl=en&fs=1]
Read MoreThe fifth and final day of the Archaeological Institute got off to a quick start with all participants showing up early for the day’s work. Rather than commencing the day…
Read MoreWork has continued in the search for the possible connecting wall between the Drayton Hall main house and it’s north flanker building. On day 3 of the institute, evidence of…
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3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Drayton Hall's main house and landscape are open to the public daily from 9 am to 5:00pm* (gate closes at 3:30 pm). The gate will accept no cash transactions.
