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Drayton Hall will be closed February 3-7 and 12-13 for annual cleaning and maintenance.

Preview Party Weekend Schedule

THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH

PREVIEW PARTY VIP

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Festival Hall

Celebrate the opening night of The Charleston Show, formerly known as the Spring Antiques Show, at the exclusive Preview Party on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Festival Hall in downtown Charleston, SC.

OPENING NIGHT

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Festival Hall

Celebrate the opening night of The Charleston Show, formerly known as the Spring Antiques Show, at the exclusive Preview Party on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Festival Hall in downtown Charleston, SC.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST

the charleston show

10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Festival Hall

Open to the public Friday March 21st through Sunday 23rd the Charleston Show brings together 30 exhibitors from the United States, England and Europe showcasing the best period to mid-century furniture, traditional and contemporary art and ceramics, jewelry, folk art, oriental rugs, silver, prints and maps, garden and architectural antiques.

Design A La Francaise

10:30 am | Charleston Library Society

The Library Society and Drayton Hall are thrilled to welcome
A-list designer Timothy Corrigan to share his latest book, At Home in France, just ahead of the opening of The Charleston Show, where he will host as the honorary chair for the weekend.

Living with Antiques: A Meaningful Practice for Young Collectors

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Festival Hall

The Palladian Circle’s Young Collectors Committee welcomes four notable tastemakers in the decorative arts community as they discuss the significant role antiques play in their work. As a complement to The Charleston Show, these preservation-minded professionals will illustrate their use of antiques in everyday settings and suggest a renewed appreciation for our material culture.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND

The Charleston Show

10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Festival Hall

Open to the public Friday March 21st through Sunday 23rd the Charleston Show brings together 30 exhibitors from the United States, England and Europe showcasing the best period to mid-century furniture, traditional and contemporary art and ceramics, jewelry, folk art, oriental rugs, silver, prints and maps, garden and architectural antiques.

Timothy Corrigan LecturE

At Home in France: Inspiration & style in town and country
10:30 am | Festival Hall

Throughout his illustrious career, Timothy Corrigan has established a look that is layered and detailed, while being suitable for the way people live today. In his third book, the award-winning designer shares the joys of decorating and living in his latest Paris apartment and a new château, infectiously inspiring us to bring French chic into our own lives.
Book signing to follow.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD

The Charleston Show

11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Festival Hall

Open to the public Friday March 21st through Sunday 23rd the Charleston Show brings together 30 exhibitors from the United States, England and Europe showcasing the best period to mid-century furniture, traditional and contemporary art and ceramics, jewelry, folk art, oriental rugs, silver, prints and maps, garden and architectural antiques.

Through the Looking Glass: Decorative Arts Deconstructed Lecture

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Festival Hall

From trowels and chisels to x-rays and radar, the tools preservationists use to make sense of our historic and cultural resources are many and varied. Join Directors Luke Pecoraro and Trish Smith for a detailed look at how we know what we know about the material culture of Drayton Hall.