Explore Drayton Hall, America’s oldest preserved plantation house, with an interpreter-guided tour. Book now for a family-friendly adventure in Charleston.
Explore Drayton Hall, America’s oldest preserved plantation house, with an interpreter-guided tour. Book now for a family-friendly adventure in Charleston.
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Drayton Hall - Established around 1738, Drayton Hall plantation is situated in the Ashley River Historic District of Charleston, SC.
The Interpreter-Guided House Tour is conducted by experienced interpreters who have extensive knowledge of the house’s history and structure, as well as the many lives that have influenced Drayton Hall over its…
- Drayton Hall - Established around 1738, Drayton Hall plantation is situated in the Ashley River Historic District of Charleston, SC.
The Interpreter-Guided House Tour is conducted by experienced interpreters who have extensive knowledge of the house’s history and structure, as well as the many lives that have influenced Drayton Hall over its 300-year history. This tour is available once daily on each open day, starting promptly at 9 am (the gate opens at 8:45 am). The tour kicks off with an orientation video at the visitor center, and upon completion, guests are invited to embark on a self-guided landscape tour of the plantation grounds. This allows visitors to appreciate the historic scenery, breathtaking views of the Ashley River, and the diverse Lowcountry vistas and wildlife that vary throughout the expansive estate.
Tickets are all-inclusive, with no additional charges for the landscape tour or access to Drayton Hall’s museum galleries.
- All-Inclusive Admission to Drayton Hall
- Almeida Gallery
- Gates Gallery
- Free Parking
- 18th Century African-American Cemetery
- Orientation Video
- 1-Hour Interpreter-Led Tour
- All-Inclusive Admission to Drayton Hall
- Almeida Gallery
- Gates Gallery
- Free Parking
- 18th Century African-American Cemetery
- Orientation Video
- 1-Hour Interpreter-Led Tour
- Transportation to/from Drayton Hall
- Transportation to/from Drayton Hall
Explore the historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved plantation house in the United States that remains open to the public. Established in 1738, Drayton Hall is the country’s earliest example of fully realized Palladian architecture. Delight in a 1-hour guided tour led by an interpreter of this historic estate, and enhance your visit with a…
Explore the historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved plantation house in the United States that remains open to the public. Established in 1738, Drayton Hall is the country’s earliest example of fully realized Palladian architecture. Delight in a 1-hour guided tour led by an interpreter of this historic estate, and enhance your visit with a self-guided tour of the grounds, access to two galleries, a conservation lab, and an 18th-century African-American cemetery. Enjoy a family-friendly outing to Drayton Hall from downtown Charleston; ensure your entry to this popular attraction by booking in advance.
The ticket includes access to all Drayton Hall attractions. Ample free parking makes for a convenient drive.
- Handicapped Accessible through exhibits, garden, museum shop, and walking trails (however wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may have difficulty maneuvering on the unpaved paths). The guided House Tour does require walking up the portico steps into the house. Personal wheelchairs and scooters are prohibited on House Tours.
- Check-in with valid photo ID is required.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.