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Children have always had a presence at Drayton Hall, we know this not only from the written record but the archaeological record as well. Over the years, archaeologists have uncovered a variety of toys and trinkets in and around the main house. From marbles and toy guns to dolls and miniature tea sets, toys of colonial America were meant to teach children skills for the roles they would take on later in life. As we celebrate the holiday season at Drayton Hall, stop by the new Stephen J Wood Conservation Laboratory to see a display of toys our archaeologists have found on the property.
The archaeology team returned to the north flanker building this fall season to complete excavations on this important structure which had taken place in 1981 and 2008. Increased armadillo activity…
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Black Delft fragments found archaeologically at Drayton Hall The tiny artifacts pictured above represent the only examples of black delft ever found archaeologically in the world. Black delft, a tin-glazed…
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The archaeological collection at Drayton Hall represents a diverse population of individuals who called Drayton Hall home, from the enslaved to the Drayton family, and their visitors. Despite…
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3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Drayton Hall's main house and landscape are open to the public daily from 9 am to 5:00pm* (gate closes at 3:30 pm). The gate will accept no cash transactions.
