Experience the beauty of Drayton Hall in a relaxed afternoon setting with live music, historic landscapes, and on-site refreshments. Stroll beneath iconic oak trees while enjoying the atmosphere and conversation.…

Family Friday Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for Family Fridays, a monthly program just for you! Bring the little ones for educator-led story time…

Hands on with History: Historic Preservation and Material Culture Essentials Charleston’s history surrounds us. From the city’s historic architecture and landscapes to the ceramics and glass found on our tables,…

What does a collection of books tell us about the people who owned them? At Drayton Hall: quite a lot. The Drayton family library, with more than 440 titles including…

Free for members of Drayton Hall. Experience Drayton Hall after hours! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the family to Drayton Hall at Night! Enjoy the beautiful landscape…

Join us for a Brackish Design Workshop: Create something uniquely yours in this hands-on design workshop. Guests will curate their own layout – selecting from a range of beautiful components,…

Join Gullah Geechee artist and Drayton Hall descendant Ayanna Gadsden for an intimate creative workshop that weaves together history, identity, and the spiritual fabric of the Lowcountry. Through mixed-media techniques,…

  Discover indigo dyeing at Drayton Hall in a focused workshop led by the Landscape Team behind the Drayton Hall Indigo Project. From seed to vat, the team manages growing,…

Join us for a rare behind the scenes tour of the Warren Lasch Conservation Center lead by WLCC conservators and Drayton Hall Staff. The “Lasch Lab” is best known as…

Join Drayton Hall for a lively, preservation-focused trivia evening that brings together history enthusiasts and community members. The event centers on topics related to historic preservation, architecture, and Drayton Hall’s…

Join Drayton Hall’s archaeology team for a chance to be an archaeologist! This is a hands-on experience for kids ages 6-12, where we will be sifting through real dirt from…

Enjoy free admission to Drayton Hall on select dates this fall. Explore one of America’s finest surviving colonial houses and discover the people and projects bringing its history to life.…

Experience the beauty of Drayton Hall in a relaxed afternoon setting with live music, historic landscapes, and on-site refreshments. Stroll beneath iconic oak trees while enjoying the atmosphere and conversation.…

Join the archaeology team at Drayton Hall this November for the 2026 Archaeological Institute! This is a five-day immersive experience designed to introduce participants to the methods and theories of…

Whiskey in America: Archaeology Lecture and Tasting Event Artifacts and records from Drayton Hall reveal a pervasive drinking culture, but whiskey is conspicuously absent. Why? The answer lies in geography,…

Trish Lowe Smith came to Drayton Hall in 2008 as a graduate intern and never left. Eighteen years in, Trish is now VP of Preservation, Archaeology & Collections and has…

Tea lovers and history enthusiasts alike are invited to experience A Cup of History at Drayton Hall, a one-of-a-kind event that explores the intersection of fine Chinese teas and the…

  A panel of preservation advocates and educators combine their individual perspectives on a future led by next generation preservationists. They will share their knowledge of past and present efforts…

Join Drayton Hall’s Curator of Education, Amber Satterthwaite and Brandon M. Stone (Middleton Place Foundation) for an exploration of the American Revolutionary War through the lives of two founding fathers—William…

Step into the 18th century after hours. As the oldest unrestored historic home open to the public in the United States, Drayton Hall is beautiful, moving, and rich with history.…

What were historic holidays really like in Drayton Hall? In this special tour offered throughout the season, curator Amber Satterthwaite will answer your questions about Christmases past and present at…

Drayton Hall’s Annual Oyster Roast – Charleston, SC’s Favorite Holiday Event Returns December 6, 2026 Mark your calendars for a beloved Charleston holiday tradition! Drayton Hall is thrilled to announce…

Join Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers for a traditional Charleston holiday concert performed beneath the historic oaks at Drayton Hall. The program features ancestral hymns that evoke music once…

The holidays at Drayton Hall were a season of abundance: dinners, entertainments, and tables set for company that lingered well into the twelve days of Christmas. At the center of…