Drayton Hall Architecture

Upper Great Hall - photo by Willie Graham

Stair Hall - photo by Willie Graham

Drayton Hall across the reflecting pond - photo by Leslie McKellar

The raised English basement - photo by Tony Sweet

Architectural detail from the Great Hall - photo by Willie Graham

The Drawing Room - photo by Tony Sweet

Architectural detail of the overmantle in the Great Hall - photo by Willie Graham

Architectural details of the elaborate overmantle, carved trim, and ceiling of the Great Hall at circa 1738 Drayton Hall. Photo by Willie Graham

The Great Hall's plaster ceiling medallion is the third ceiling to be installed in this space and the one that visitors see today. Photo by John Apsey.

Stair Brackets - Caribbean mahogany imported to South Carolina by John Drayton is carved into stair brackets used to ornament Drayton Hall’s grand Stair Hall. Staff photo

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