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Event, Preservation, Research, Uncategorized

The Preservation Tech Tour is a new program designed to give those with an interest in architecture, history, and preservation a better understanding of and appreciation for the technical aspects…

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Breaking News, Event, Uncategorized

Ourboard and staff members were pleased to welcome Stephanie Meeks, the new president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to Drayton Hall.  Meeks, having only been in office three…

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Education, Event, Teachers, Uncategorized

Drayton Hall and Middleton Place are offering a complimentary program for teachers. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn important regional history at local historic sites! Tuesday, August 3rd, 9:30-11:30…

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Education, Event, Teachers, Uncategorized

Colonial Carolina Summer Camp, Days 3 and 4.   Wednesday, Colonial Carolina educators introduced camper-historians to the colonial household.  They learned about chores and responsibilities throughout the plantation, such as food…

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Event, Uncategorized

Drayton Hall hosted a festive Italian dinner at the home of Monte Parsons for the travelers of Drayton Hall’s tour in September, “A Privileged View of Palladio’s Veneto.”  They began…

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Education, Event, Uncategorized

Today, camper-historians learned about the activities of children in the past. They were interested to learn that children of today enjoy some of the same activities as children during colonial times…

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