Drayton Hall
An accredited museum, Drayton Hall is nationally known for its exceptional guided tour of the authentic plantation house. Built between 1738 and 1742, Drayton Hall is the oldest preserved plantation house in America that is open to the public. Admission includes the guided house tour, self-guided walks of the marsh and river, "A Sacred Place" the African-American cemetery, and "Connections: from Africa to America," which discusses the influences of African-Americans at Drayton Hall from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
A National Trust Historic Site, Drayton Hall has served seven generations of the Drayton family including William Henry Drayton Revolutionary War hero, member of the Continental Congress and chief justice of South Carolina. Although occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War it survived. Drayton Hall is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian Palladian architecture in America. It retains its original interiors and has never been wired for electricity or had plumbing or heating and air installed.
Visit our Website at: www.draytonhall.org.
GENERAL
HOURS
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Admissions: $14 adults, children ages 12-18 $8, ages 6-11 $6, age 5 and younger admitted free; grounds only $8
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Days and Hours of Operation: Nov.-Feb. M-Su Main Gate: 8:30am-4pm; House Tours: Every half-hour 9am-3:30pm; Museum Shop: 8:30am-5pm
March-Oct. M-Su Main Gate: 8:30am-5pm; House Tours: Every half-hour 9am-4:30pm; Museum Shop: 8:30am-5:45pm
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Days and Holidays Closed: New Year's, Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve/ Day
RATES AND DISCOUNTS
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Fee: Adults $14; age 12-18 $8; age 6-11 $6; 5 and under free. Grounds only $8.
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Checks Accepted: Yes
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Visa/Master Card: Yes
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American Express Card: Yes
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Discover Card: Yes
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Discounts: $2 off for military; $1 off AAA
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