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Events

2025

Happening in
September 2024

Sep 6

September 6, 2024

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…

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Sep 12

September 12, 2024

Fall begins this month, and for many of us that means a transition from cookouts and picnic tables to cozy meals in the dining room. Join us for a deep…

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Sep 14

September 14, 2024

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…

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Sep 19

September 19, 2024

Join Drayton Hall as we welcome author Katie Sweeting to discuss her latest book, Remnant. This event is on September 19, 2024 at 3:00PM.   Summary of Remnant: Kidnapped along with…

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Sep 21

September 21, 2024

Join Drayton Hall for an Indigo Dyeing Class with CHI Design Indigo! Guests will learn the process and techniques for dyeing fabric with the historically significant plant inside the Lenhardt Garden in our Education Pavilion.  During this workshop guests will dye their own set of napkins! 

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Sep 21

September 21, 2024

Join us for this special Charleston, SC experience!  Drayton Hall welcomes Charleston’s beloved Henrietta Snype for a hands-on sweetgrass weaving workshop.  Our guests will learn the historical significance of this unique craft from the absolute best.

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Sep 28

September 28, 2024

Join us at Drayton Hall for what is sure to be an unforgettable teatime! Learn about the history of tea, taste prized teas produced in China using centuries-old traditional methods,…

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Happening in
October 2024

Oct 4

October 4, 2024

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…

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Oct 12

October 12, 2024

Join Drayton Hall’s staff for a guided tour of Mepkin Abbey, site of the former plantation seat of Henry Laurens, patriot and statesmen during the American Revolution. Now a Trappist…

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Oct 12

October 12, 2024

You are invited to attend the most extraordinary outdoor Charleston food and wine event from 2:30pm-4:30pm. On select dates throughout 2024, you will be welcomed to historic Drayton Hall, c.1738…

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Oct 19

October 19, 2024

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall circa 1738. Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century…

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Oct 25

October 25, 2024

On Friday evening, October 25th, go behind the scenes and up into the attic with Drayton Hall’s Director of Preservation, Trish Smith. Two tour times offered: 5:30pm & 6pm *Note:…

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Oct 26

October 26, 2024

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall circa 1738. Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century…

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Happening in
November 2024

Nov 1

November 1, 2024

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…

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Nov 2

November 2, 2024

In this walking tour, curator Amber Satterthwaite will use historic photographs, maps, and drawings to examine changes to Drayton Hall’s exterior and landscape over time. Standing where photographers and artists…

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Nov 9

November 9, 2024

You are invited to attend the landscape of Drayton Hall with a glass in hand from 2:30pm-4:30pm. On select dates throughout 2024, you will be welcomed to historic Drayton Hall,…

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Nov 9

November 9, 2024

Join Drayton Hall for an Indigo Dyeing Class with CHI Design Indigo! Guests will learn the process and techniques for dyeing fabric with the historically significant plant inside the Lenhardt Garden in our Education Pavilion.  During this workshop, guests will dye their own set of napkins!  This unique hands-on workshop is on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10am.

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Nov 23

November 23, 2024

Join Drayton Hall’s Landscape & Horticulture Technician in the garden on November 23, 2024, for a hands-on workshop.  Guest will arrange their very own Autumn Harvest Floral arrangement.  All supplies…

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Nov 23

November 23, 2024

Join us on November 23, 2024 for a paperwhite planting workshop with Drayton Hall’s Landscape & Horticulture Technician. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings while you plant your paperwhite bulbs ahead of…

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Nov 30

November 30, 2024

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall circa 1738. Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century…

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Happening in
December 2024

Dec 1

December 1, 2024

Get in the spirit with this perfect hands-on holiday activity! Join us for a holiday wreath design workshop with Sydney Schwiebert of Smart Botanic Art under the oaks at our…

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Dec 1

December 1, 2024

The Shop at Drayton Hall welcomes members for our annual Holiday Sip & Shop! Join us on Sunday, December 1st from 10 am to 4 pm for perfectly curated, Lowcountry inspired…

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Dec 6

December 6, 2024

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…

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Dec 6

December 6, 2024

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.

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Dec 7

December 7, 2024

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…

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Dec 8

December 8, 2024

  Drayton Hall is pleased to announce the 2024 date of Charleston, SC’s best December and holiday-time Lowcountry event on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm: The…

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Dec 13

December 13, 2024

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…

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Dec 14

December 14, 2024

Holiday Cookie Decorating Class with Little Bee Sugar Cookies. Learn how to decorate (6) festive holiday sugar cookies in this two hour class tutorial.   Register

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Dec 14

December 14, 2024

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…

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Dec 14

December 14, 2024

You are invited to attend Drayton Hall’s first annual Holiday Sip & Stroll. On Saturday, December 14th from 2:00-4:00pm,  you will be welcomed to historic Drayton Hall, c.1738 and Conde…

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Dec 15

December 15, 2024

Join us on December 15, 2024, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm,  for the 41st Anniversary Holiday Spirituals Concert, our most requested event of the Holiday Season! Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia…

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Dec 20

December 20, 2024

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…

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Happening in
January 2025

Jan 18

January 18, 2025

On Saturday, January 18th, go behind the scenes and up into the attic with Drayton Hall’s Director of Preservation, Trish Smith. Two tour times offered: 10:30am & 11am *Note –…

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Happening in
March 2025

Mar 20

March 20, 2025

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…

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