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A geological deposit? Graffiti? A fossil? Preservation initiatives in 2010 to remove layers of harmful modern paint from the columns of Drayton Hall’s porticos revealed graffiti in the form of…
Read MoreDuring the middle of the 18th century, furniture ornamented with brass, tortoiseshell, and exotic wood inlays was of the highest fashion in Europe and especially London, England. Influenced by the…
Read MoreDrayton Hall has served as a place of learning for the young and old, student and professional for the last 37 years. Consistently uncovering new details and disproving historical misconceptions,…
Read MoreDuring 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 MoreRead below for an interesting article on the ongoing mystery of the Drayton Hall colonnade by Post and Courier writer Robert Behre…… Drayton’s colonnade still poses much mystery By Robert…
Read MoreThe projecting double porch on the west facade of Drayton Hall, where construction began about 1738, resembles a similar feature at Villa Cornaro, a country villa near Venice, Italy, designed…
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3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Wednesday - Monday from 9:00 am - 4:30pm, (front gate closes at 3:00 pm). Closed on Tuesday. The gate will accept no cash transactions.
