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Drayton Hall, 18th-century estate in the Charleston, South Carolina Lowcountry, is vital to our understanding of early American history.
Drayton Hall is an 18th-century plantation house located on the Ashley River about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston, west of the Ashley in the Lowcountry.
Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture and the oldest preserved plantation house in America still open to the public. Because of our preservation philosophy, all imperfections and changes over time have survived to the present.
Circa 1738, Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America still open to the public.
Drayton Hall c.1738 colonial American estate the oldest unrestored plantaion house museum open to public in United States located in Charlestoin SC first fully executed example of Palladian architencture in United States.
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.
Numerous historic resources exist on the Drayton Hall plantation. Drayton Hall, built in approximately 1738-1744, is considered one of the finest surviving examples of Palladian architecture in America.
Apr 9, 2024 · Touring and exploring the incredible history of Drayton Hall Plantation in Charleston, S.C. Read 11 amazing facts about Drayton Hall's history.
Built in 1738, Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America still open to the public and the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture.
Drayton Hall is one of four plantations open to the public in Charleston, and we believe it is the best plantation tour in Charleston. The plantation visit to Drayton Hall includes the house tour of Drayton Hall as well as a grounds and galleries pass, two museum galleries, and an interactive experience in the Stephen J. Wood Conservation ...
