Drayton Hall, Charleston SC

Completed in 1742 and home to over 7 generations of Drayton heirs, Drayton Hall offers visitors a small glimpse of life in the Colonial South. The main house and the surrounding 630-acre estate have survived the ravishes of the American Revolution, the Civil War, and many hurricanes in nearly original, but not necessarily pristine condition. The interior has largely been left as it was when the last owner vacated the property in the early 1900’s, unrestored with peeling paint in spots, no lights nor running water, and, for the most, part, no furniture. Be sure to visit the cemetery near the main drive, the final resting place of dozens of African Americans who lived and worked on Drayton Hall’s grounds over the centuries.

Guidebook Reviews:
Frommers.com, Drayton Hall
Fodors.com, Drayton Hall

Address: 3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 USA
Phone: (843) 769-2600
Official Website: www.draytonhall.org
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