June 1st marked the beginning of hurricane season in the Lowcountry and with that marker in mind, the Drayton Hall curatorial team was busy making a big change. In January,…
Read MoreDrayton Hall Preservation Trust announces an exhibit of rare ceramics from their archaeological and decorative arts collections alongside intact examples at The Preview Party of The Charleston Show on March…
Read MoreDrayton 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…
Read MoreOne of a set of twelve side chairs from an original suite of furniture created for Drayton Hall, the chair frame is marked VII while the seat frame is marked…
Read MoreThe Drayton Pier Table pre-conservation. Images courtesy and copyright National trust for Historic Preservation. Opening the Gates Gallery at Drayton Hall provided the opportunity to conserve many objects in the…
Read MoreSummer is the perfect time to relax and engage in a little bird watching. You won’t be able to catch a view of this now-extinct Carolina Parrot or Parakeet in…
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