Events
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Happening in
April 2026
Apr 1
April 1, 8, 15
Offered April 1, 8, & 15 Wonder Wednesdays Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Wonder Wednesday! In the…
Apr 3
April 3, 10, 17, 24
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.
Apr 4
April 4, 2026
Experience Historic Drayton Hall with Wine, Music & Scenic Views Join us on Saturday, April 4 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm for a unique afternoon at Drayton Hall, Charleston’s…
Apr 4
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 17
April 17, 2026
Birds in the Bindery: A historically inspired Paper Marbling Workshop A Collaboration between Drayton Hall and the Charleston Library Society Join Drayton Hall and the Charleston Library Society for a…
Apr 18
April 18, 2026
Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop, a unique experience blending history and creativity. Join Drayton Hall Staff…
Apr 18
April 18, 2026
You loved Family Fridays at Drayton Hall, so we’re bringing a special weekend edition to downtown Charleston! Join us one Saturday this spring for a morning of discovery and learning tailored for toddlers and…
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 1
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts…
May 9
May 9, 2026
From the beginning of European colonization of North America in the 16th/17th centuries, alcoholic beverages for daily consumption, celebration, and ceremony were commonplace across all strata of society. Punch in…
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…
May 30
May 30, 2026
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…

