Drayton Hall will close at 1:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024. We will return to normal hours on Sunday, December 22.
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Drayton Hall Preservation Trust is pleased to introduce a new benefit available exclusively for members of Friends of Drayton Hall who contribute more than $100 annually to being a member…

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African American history, Archaeology, Carter C. Hudgins, Fieldwork, General, Preservation

“Where did the enslaved people live at Drayton Hall?” This haunting question is one of the most frequently asked by visitors to Drayton Hall, and an inquiry requiring years of…

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Dear Friends, Over the course of the past 282 years, Drayton Hall has stood witness to the evolution of our American society and the many difficulties that continue to plague…

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Co-vid 19 has been challenging in so many ways for everyone. The staff at Drayton Hall is no exception. We are welcoming our colleagues into our homes with virtual meetings…

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charleston sc events december 2019 big holiday oyster roast
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Drayton Hall is pleased to announce the return of a most beloved Charleston and Lowcountry holiday event tradition: The Drayton Hall Oyster Roast. For the past several years, Drayton Hall…

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The following letter from Carter Hudgins, President and CEO of Drayton Hall Preservation Hall was sent to friends of Drayton Hall on November 8, 2019 and marks a great relief…

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