Ancient live oaks border the reflecting pond at Drayton Hall. Photo by Robbin Knight
A memorial arch guides visitors through the entrance to the 18th-century African America cemetery, the oldest documented African American cemetery in the nation still in use. Photo by Leslie McKellar
An "ah-ha" moment as visitors arrive on site - here, the early morning mist and a graceful branch of a live oak frame the view.
The Ashley River flows past Drayton Hall and provides a leisurely river walk for nature lovers. Photo by Leslie McKellar
The memorial arch at the 18th-century African American Cemetery; the arch was inspired by Philip Simmons, crafted at his studio and dedicated in 2010. Photo by John Apsey
The banks of the Ashley River - photo by Robbin Knight
The great lawn with the reflecting pond in the foreground - photo by Robbin Knight
Drayton Hall - photo by Leslie McKellar