School Programs
Drayton Hall's Main House
The House Tour: A Trip Through Time
As students tour Drayton Hall's main house, they literally take a trip through time. Since the history of the house spans almost three centuries,
students learn to identify continuity and change, to use different sources of historical evidence, to establish chronological order, and to interpret
how the roots of Carolina and the nation stretch far back over time and place. Through observations and inquiries, they learn to describe the contributions
and diverse roles of both European and African Americans in shaping the development of our state and nation.
Younger students explore the house through shapes, colors, patterns, and textures and develop a basic understanding of plantation life and economies.
Students evaluate and interpret how their lives compare to people of the Carolina colony, both enslaved and free.
Opportunities For Older Students
Older students investigate the past by making observations about a building's architecture and landscape and by analyzing information gained through archaeology
and documentary research. They learn to demonstrate an understanding of the story of Drayton Hall and its connections to the history of our state and nation, while
being given opportunities to interpret and draw conclusions.
"This was one of the most informative field trips I have had an opportunity to participate in. Several of the students said it was the best field trip
they ever had. The knowledge transmitted to the students is invaluable."
-- Diane Hamilton, Charleston School of the Arts
SC Curriculum Standards
