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Locals Admission is just $5 – valid until January 31, 2023 Through January, residents of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, and Colleton Counties and active duty military and their families receive $5…

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African American history, Event, Holiday Season Events, Shop at Drayton Hall, Webinars

We are pleased to announce a full holiday season of events has returned to Drayton Hall in Charleston, SC for 2021! Drayton Hall c. 1738 is the oldest unrestored plantation…

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African American history, Archaeology, Art, Breaking News, Research

In a collaborative effort between Southeastern archaeologists, Drayton Hall (Charleston, SC) Wexler Curatorial Fellow Corey Heyward is identifying ways to recognize West African potting traditions on locally made, low-fired ceramics…

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Archaeology, Architecture, Landscape, New Facilities, Preservation

Test your Drayton Hall knowledge with this quick “Did You Know” on Drayton Hall created by our curators. How many did you already know? Drayton Hall was owned by seven…

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Drayton Hall must see plantation visit tour Charleston SC
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Drayton Hall is pleased to announce its selection as Conde Nast Traveler’s  Best Thing to do in South Carolina. As the only remaining plantation house in Charleston open to the…

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Architecture, Collections, Digital Restoration, Event, Preservation

Digital Restoration: Marrying Tradition & Innovation at Drayton Hall presented by Trish Lowe Smith Curator of Historic Architectural Resources Drayton Hall Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 pm College of Charleston Simons…

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