The Drayton Hall is an authentic plantation house, circa 1738. The home is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in America. This is the only plantation house left on the Ashley River that survived both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Guests may enjoy guided house tours as well as garden and river walks. The house offers student programs and there is a museum gift shop. Drayton Hall is an accredited museum. Special events and programs are offered at Drayton Hall throughout the year. Seasonal schedules provide information on the Friends Lecture Series, Candlelight Concerts, Spiritual Concerts, and Guided Nature Walks. Drayton Hall is located nine miles northwest of downtown Charleston. Hours of operation are seasonal; please call to inquire.
Location:
3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston South Carolina 29414
Telephone
843-769-2624
Other History nearby:
(Charleston) Aiken Rhett House
(Charleston) Avery Research Center
(Beaufort) Beaufort Museum
(Charleston) Best Friend Museum and Shop
(Walterboro) Bonnie Doone Plantation
(Charleston) Boone Hall
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02/21 Coming to The Charleston area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Seafoodfest on the River Savannah GA May3-5 There is something for everyone as the price points and medium are wonderfully varied. Also make sure you check out the hot new stuff up and down River Street in over one hundred shops, restaurants and pubs!
Glennville Sweet Onion Festival Glennville GA May11 Glennville's biggest annual event, the Glennville Sweet Onion Festival, has hosted over 35 years of events, and sunny skies have just about shone upon every one. The festive day on the second Saturday of each May celebrates the harvesting of the famous Vidalia sweet onion crop.
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
Effingham Oktoberfest Effingham GA September27-28 The Effingham Oktoberfest is supported and organized by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. The Festival is free and open to the public and parking shuttles run continuously.
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