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Drayton Hall. 2,020 reviews. #26 of 266 things to do in Charleston. Historic SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Circa 1738, Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America still open to the public.
For more than 250 years, Drayton Hall has stood witness to the American South. Among the best and most complete examples of Southern colonial life open to the public today, the property holds a vital educational responsibility.
Apr 9, 2024 · Drayton Hall was the center of John Drayton’s extensive indigo and rice planting venture. Not only is it one of the finest examples of Georgian Palladian architecture in America, it is the only surviving colonial plantation house on the Ashley River.
One of the finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in America, Drayton Hall (c. 1738) is the oldest preserved plantation house that is open to the public. A National Trust Historic Site.
People of Drayton Hall Thanks to research conducted by scholars across disciplines, we can understand how Drayton Hall’s creators and inhabitants lived their lives and shaped the Atlantic World. 1738-1779 1784-1820 1866-1960
Built by John Drayton just north of Charle ston in 1738, Drayton Hall is one of the finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture. It's a beautiful home worth a visit for its South Carolina history.
Drayton Hall in Charleston explores the lives of enslaved people and plantation owners in 18th century South Carolina through tours of the remarkably preserved colonial plantation house.
