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Drayton Hall


3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-2600
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  • Museum Day Hours of Operation
  • 8:30am - 5:00pm




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Circa 1738, Drayton Hall has survived the centuries in near-original condition and is the oldest preserved plantation house in America open to the public. Renowned for its architectural significance, Drayton Hall’s broad vistas and rare period features represent one of America’s most important, undisturbed historic landscapes. Drayton Hall is an accredited museum and a National Trust historic site.




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