$150 per person
2-person minimum / 25-person maximum
Tour length: 2 hours
Step inside Drayton Hall for an extraordinary, curator-led experience. This intimate private tour offers rare access to areas not included on the standard route and a deeper exploration of the preservation philosophy that makes Drayton Hall one of the most significant historic sites in America.
Guided by one of our expert curators, guests experience the estate through a scholarly lens—learning how preservation decisions are made, examining original materials up close, and uncovering layered stories of the Drayton family, the skilled craftspeople, and the enslaved individuals whose labor and lives shaped the site. Along the way, your curator shares current research, behind-the-scenes projects, and insights into the meticulous work required to steward this eighteenth-century landmark.
Ideal for visitors seeking a richer understanding of Drayton Hall’s architecture, archaeology, and ongoing preservation efforts, this tour offers a rare opportunity to move beyond the public narrative and engage with history as it is actively studied and preserved today.
Please note: curator-led private tours are offered on a limited basis and scheduled according to curator availability, making each experience a truly rare opportunity.
