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Drayton Hall

History Museum and Other Great Outdoors

west of the Ashley, Charleston

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Drayton Hall

8.3^/10

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Ranked #5 for museums in Charleston
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
"Maintained, not restored 18th-century plantation."(7 Tips)
"It's actually pretty expensive for the house tour."(2 Tips)
"If you like architecture, this is a wonderful tour."(2 Tips)
"One of the best views is from the beautiful Ashley River."(3 Tips)

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Jennifer G.April 29, 2016
If you like architecture, this is a wonderful tour. You can take all of the photographs that you like which is a plus! There is no furniture iside the home; this is an unrestored plantation house.
Janet PerezNovember 5, 2012
GORGEOUS PLANTATION/HOME rich w/ African Culture. Sacred African Slave Cemetery on grounds (a must see). Be Respectful of these graves. Natural beauty, unrestored. Perfectly preserved.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014
The National Trust's tour is engaging and meticulously factual; when guides reveal the source of the stubborn stains on either side of a fireplace on the first floor, you can believe them. Read more
This Is My SouthSeptember 6, 2014
Drayton Hall is one of the best examples of Georgian Palladian architecture in the country and hasn't been restored like other plantations. Read more
Archaeological Research Collective IncDecember 30, 2012
Their historical archaeologists have used their research to inform and better understand the lives and activities of the past inhabitants of Drayton Hall. Read more
Ben K.July 9, 2017
Worth the trip. Maintained, not restored 18th-century plantation.
C-SPANJune 11, 2014
The Draytons were an important family in the development of the colony of South Carolina. To learn more about the family and the plantation check out this C-SPAN video. Read more
Renaissance HotelsMay 29, 2012
Tour this beautiful, spooky former slave plantation for an affecting and honest portrait of Charleston’s slave era. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.
Rick TannerMarch 2, 2010
Join the Friends of Drayton Hall and The National Historic Trust. The Preservation magazine that comes with the membership is great, plus you get free admission to Drayton and other historic sites
Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 23, 2013
Ask about the Connections tours to learn about the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants at this plantation. – Green Guide Editor
Hoyle Kip VinsonJuly 28, 2015
Like be this place! Gives a sense of what a house looks like after 200 years
Bretta ChapmanSeptember 8, 2013
One of the best views is from the beautiful Ashley River.
Robert BarkleyNovember 27, 2021
Beautiful historic museum and gardens west of the Ashley along the Ashley River off Ashley River Rd (SC Hwy 61).
Volvo Of CharlestonJanuary 18, 2012
Relax your mind & enjoy the tranquil simplicity
MelMarch 21, 2012
America's oldest plantation
Orson Robbins-PiankaAugust 25, 2010
The $17 charge includes a house tour, which only happens on the hour. So if you're arriving at quarter after or something, and don't want to wait around, you might want to buy a different pass.
Clay ChastainDecember 11, 2011
It's actually pretty expensive for the house tour. It's a neat house but every room seems the same. No furniture and it's not restored so you have to use your imagination. Tour guide is enthusiastic.
Rick TannerMarch 2, 2010
Always bring a camera

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