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Apr 9, 2024 · Drayton Hall History. John Drayton, who was born on the adjoining Magnolia Plantation, acquired the Drayton Hall property in 1738 at the age 23.Amazingly (and thankfully) it remained in possession of the Drayton family for seven generations and is now being preserved by a non-profit organization.
5 days ago · 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.
Apr 9, 2024 · Spring Tea at Drayton Hall. On Sunday, May 12, join us for a delightful Spring Tea! Begin with a special tour of Drayton Hall, where curator Amber Satterthwaite will discuss 18th century tea traditions, entertaining and social life on the plantation, and some of the remarkable women and matriarchs who have influenced life and culture here over ...
5 days ago · Updated: Apr 26, 2024 / 04:56 PM EDT. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The cast and crew of a new PBS docuseries that’s exploring Charleston in a new way are celebrating the premiere of the ...
Apr 7, 2024 · Nestled on the banks of the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina, sits Drayton Hall, a majestic testament to America's colonial history. This grand edifice, recognized as one of the oldest plantations in the country, offers tourists an authentic glimpse into Southern life during the 18th century.
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Apr 8, 2024 · From Charleston take SC Highway 61, or Ashley River Road, through the West Ashley Suburb. Soon you’ll leave the hustle and bustle of traffic and shopping centers behind as the two-lane road passes through a tunnel of oak trees. You’ll pass Drayton Hall along the way and then come to the Magnolia Plantation entrance on the right.
Apr 5, 2024 · Drayton Hall was owned by 7 generations of the Drayton family before becoming a historic site. It took more than 360,000 hand-made bricks to construct Drayton Hall. Drayton Hall was not a working plantation, but served as the commercial center of John Drayton’s plantation empire, which totaled 76,000 acres.
