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2027 Preview Party for The Charleston Show

March 18, 2027

Kick off Charleston’s premier spring event with an exclusive evening of antiques, art, and preservation. The 2027 Preview Party benefits Drayton Hall Preservation Trust and offers early access to The Charleston Show before it opens to the public.

The evening begins with a VIP Reception at 6:00 PM ($375), followed by the Opening Night Party from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ($225). All tickets include 3-day admission to The Charleston Show (March 19–21, 2027) and a visit to Drayton Hall anytime from March 19–31, 2027.

Guests will enjoy a lively cocktail party in the heart of downtown Charleston, early shopping privileges with top antiques and fine art dealers from the United States and England, and a special exhibition featuring historic objects from the Drayton Hall collection.

About the exhibit:

By Design and Nature:
Botany, Industry, and the Changing Landscape of Drayton Hall
 
Discover the stories embedded in the landscape of Drayton Hall, where ornamental gardens, agriculture, scientific curiosity, and the natural environment intersect. Featuring archaeological discoveries, historic maps, correspondence, and digital reconstructions, this exhibition explores how generations of people shaped the land, including the enslaved laborers whose knowledge, skill, and work were fundamental to its cultivation and transformation. Uncover the many ways human ambition and the natural world have influenced one another across nearly three centuries..

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Friends of Drayton Hall receive $25 off per ticket.

Tickets are limited and this event sells out every year — reserve yours today.

 

 

The Charleston Show is produced by The Antiques Council. The Preview Party directly benefits  Drayton Hall Preservation Trust.
 
 

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