How did John Drayton, builder of Drayton Hall, die?
John Drayton died while evacuating from Drayton Hall in 1779, with the Revolutionary War waging around him. He suffers a seizure on a boat on the Cooper River and is brought ashore where he died in what seems to be a pub alongside the river near Strawberry Ferry. He was 64 at the time of his death (b. 1715 – d. 1779). The exact burial location of John Drayton is unknown.
In June 1773, Caesar, the captain of a group of freedom seekers encamped between the Edisto and Ashley Rivers, led an armed raid on Drayton Hall. The group, whose camp…
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Fireworks? Love them or hate them? Thank or blame William Henry Drayton Thanks in large part to the efforts of William Henry Drayton, born here in 1742, the United States celebrates…
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The archaeological collection at Drayton Hall represents a diverse population of individuals who called Drayton Hall home, from the enslaved to the Drayton family, and their visitors. Despite…
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