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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Preservation, Uncategorized

Every Fall, Charles Drayton and his family removed from Drayton Hall to Sullivan’s Island only to return after the first frost of the season.  Why? To escape the heat and humidity. …

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Preservation, Uncategorized

How do we preserve the oldest plantation house in America open to the public?  We want to share our approach with you!   During our Preservation Technology Tour, professional guides introduce…

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Breaking News, Event, Uncategorized

Ourboard and staff members were pleased to welcome Stephanie Meeks, the new president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to Drayton Hall.  Meeks, having only been in office three…

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Education, Event, Teachers, Uncategorized

Drayton Hall and Middleton Place are offering a complimentary program for teachers. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn important regional history at local historic sites! Tuesday, August 3rd, 9:30-11:30…

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Education, Event, Teachers, Uncategorized

Colonial Carolina Summer Camp, Days 3 and 4.   Wednesday, Colonial Carolina educators introduced camper-historians to the colonial household.  They learned about chores and responsibilities throughout the plantation, such as food…

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Event, Uncategorized

Drayton Hall hosted a festive Italian dinner at the home of Monte Parsons for the travelers of Drayton Hall’s tour in September, “A Privileged View of Palladio’s Veneto.”  They began…

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