Events
Featured Events
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November 2025
Nov 7
November 7, 14, 21, 28
Offered November 7, 14, 21, 28 Family Fridays Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the…
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December 2025
Dec 5
December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall? In this special tour offered throughout the season, Drayton Hall’s Curator of Education, Amber Satterthwaite will answer your questions about Christmases past…
Dec 5
December 5, 12, 19
Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall this fall for a brand-new program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts or games, then take your time enjoying Drayton Hall’s landscape together with scavenger hunts and other fun activities to engage young learners. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Educator-led story time and crafts or games will begin at 10:00 and end by 11:00.
Dec 5
December 5, 2025
Offered December 5, 12, 19 Family Fridays Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the little…
Dec 7
December 7, 2025
Drayton Hall’s Annual Oyster Roast – Charleston, SC’s Favorite Holiday Event Returns December 7, 2025 Mark your calendar for one of the most beloved holiday events in Charleston, South Carolina!…
Dec 13
December 13, 2025
Get into the spirit of the season at Drayton Hall with a festive hands-on workshop led by Friday Flowers. Guests will discover the art of floral arranging as they learn…
Dec 14
December 14, 2025
Celebrate the Season at Drayton Hall’s 42nd Annual Holiday Spirituals Concert – December 14, 2025 – Returning to the cellar of Drayton Hall. Join us on Sunday, December 14, 2025,…
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January 2026
Jan 24
January 24, 2026
Stargazing on the Ashley at Drayton Hall – Charleston’s Premier Winter Astronomy Event Join Drayton Hall and the Lowcountry Stargazers for one of Charleston, South Carolina’s most magical winter experiences…
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February 2026
Feb 7
February 7, 2026
Join us for a very special bird and nature walk led by Nicole Marie Petinelli with the Charleston Natural History Society. Guests will enjoy walking the historic landscape of Drayton…
Feb 12
February 12, 2026
Historic documents kept at Drayton Hall reveal details about the complex roles taken on by enslaved women: skilled workers, mothers, caretakers, and agents of change and resistance. In this webinar,…
Feb 19
February 19, 2026
Inside Delftware: Secrets, Stories, and the Women Who Shaped It Drayton Hall in Collaboration with the Charleston Library Society On February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the Charleston Library Society…
Happening in
March 2026
Mar 7
November 29, 2025 & March 7, 2026
Experience a Candlelight Tour at Historic Drayton Hall in Charleston, SC Create an unforgettable historic experience in Charleston, South Carolina, with a candlelight tour of Drayton Hall — one of…
Mar 19
March 19, 2026
Kick off Charleston’s premier spring event with an exclusive evening of antiques, art, and preservation. The 2026 Preview Party benefits Drayton Hall Preservation Trust and offers early access to The…
Mar 20
March 20, 2026
Timeless Influence: How Antiques Shape Generational Design This engaging panel brings together the next generation of rising talent in the design world to explore how classic forms, craftsmanship, and collecting traditions are reinterpreted…
Mar 21
March 21, 2026
Join us for a captivating conversation with Emma Sims-Hilditch as she unveils the creative inspiration behind her latest book and reflects on her storied career in the world of interior…
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April 2026
Apr 4
April 4, 2026
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…
Apr 4
October 25, 2025 & April 4, 2026
Join professional photographer and tour leader Colin Hocking, LRPS, as he shares with you the tips, tools, and thoughts of how to elevate your photography from that of a casual…
Apr 11
April 11, 2026
Join Drayton Hall for an Indigo Dyeing Class with Pluff Mud Farms! Guests will learn the process and techniques for dyeing fabric with the historically significant plant inside the Lenhardt…
Apr 25
April 25, 2026
Experience Historic Drayton Hall with Wine, Music & Scenic Views Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm for a unique afternoon at Drayton Hall, Charleston’s…
Apr 25
April 25, 2026
Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes Hard Hat Tour of the intricate plaster ceiling rehabilitation project underway inside Drayton Hall’s iconic Great Hall. This exclusive tour offers an up-close look…
Happening in
May 2026
May 14
May 14, 2026
Historic buildings are worth saving for so many reasons—but who gets to save them? In this engaging and practical webinar, you’ll learn how you can be a preservationist, no matter…
May 23
May 23, 2026
Experience Drayton Hall After Hours! Bring a date, gather your friends, or make it a family night out at Drayton Hall at Night. Stroll the grounds as the sun sets…

