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We offer a full range of options for groups of varying sizes, ages and interests – including professionally guided house tours, an interactive program on African American history, standards-based K-12 educational programming and packages with some of Charleston’s premier historic sites.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Social Studies

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial History, Historic figures, Historic Places, Museum, Slavery, South Carolina History, US History

contact info
Name: Emily Hendrix
Phone: 843-769-2600
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicing Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Drayton Hall

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Drayton Hall was established by John Drayton in 1738 as the home seat of his vast 76,000-acre commercial plantation network that was fueled by the efforts of countless enslaved individuals. Today, operated by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, the property includes the 18th-century Palladian-style house, privy, postbellum caretaker’s house, new visitor center with orientation hall and exhibit museum galleries, and a vast landscape complete with ornamental features, rice fields, and an African American Cemetery.

contact info

Hrs: Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00pm

FIELD TRIPS

Drayton Hall offers a host of curriculum-based educational programming for grades K-12, conducted by a professional education staff who helps to bring Drayton Hall’s extensive history to life for students of all ages.

supports scout badges in:
American History

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial History, Historic figures, Historic Places, Museum, Slavery, South Carolina History, US History

contact info
Name: Emily Hendrix
Phone: Emily Hendrix
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performance Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Drayton Hall

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Drayton Hall was established by John Drayton in 1738 as the home seat of his vast 76,000-acre commercial plantation network that was fueled by the efforts of countless enslaved individuals. Today, operated by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, the property includes the 18th-century Palladian-style house, privy, postbellum caretaker’s house, new visitor center with orientation hall and exhibit museum galleries, and a vast landscape complete with ornamental features, rice fields, and an African American Cemetery.

contact info

Hrs: Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00pm

FIELD TRIPS

Drayton Hall offers a host of curriculum-based educational programming for grades K-12, conducted by a professional education staff who helps to bring Drayton Hall’s extensive history to life for students of all ages.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial History, Historic figures, Historic Places, Museum, Slavery, South Carolina History, US History

contact info
Name: Emily Hendrix
Phone: 843-769-2600
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Drayton Hall

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Drayton Hall was established by John Drayton in 1738 as the home seat of his vast 76,000-acre commercial plantation network that was fueled by the efforts of countless enslaved individuals. Today, operated by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, the property includes the 18th-century Palladian-style house, privy, postbellum caretaker’s house, new visitor center with orientation hall and exhibit museum galleries, and a vast landscape complete with ornamental features, rice fields, and an African American Cemetery.

contact info

Hrs: Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00pm

FIELD TRIPS

We offer a full range of options for groups of varying sizes, ages and interests – including professionally guided house tours, an interactive program on African American history, standards-based K-12 educational programming and packages with some of Charleston’s premier historic sites

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Social Studies

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial History, Historic figures, Historic Places, Museum, Slavery, South Carolina History, US History

contact info
Name: Emily Hendrix
Phone: 843-769-2600
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee, Financial Support

ABOUT

Drayton Hall

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Drayton Hall was established by John Drayton in 1738 as the home seat of his vast 76,000-acre commercial plantation network that was fueled by the efforts of countless enslaved individuals. Today, operated by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, the property includes the 18th-century Palladian-style house, privy, postbellum caretaker’s house, new visitor center with orientation hall and exhibit museum galleries, and a vast landscape complete with ornamental features, rice fields, and an African American Cemetery.

contact info

Hrs: Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00pm

FAMILY OUTINGS

Drayton Hall offers a full range of options for groups of varying sizes and interests. Whether your group is interested in architecture, decorative arts, the Revolutionary War or African American history, we will work with you to craft an unforgettable experience.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial History, Historic figures, Historic Places, Museum, Slavery, South Carolina History, US History

contact info
Name: Emily Hendrix
Phone: 843-769-2600
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Drayton Hall offers a full range of options for groups of varying sizes and interests. Whether your group is interested in architecture, decorative arts, the Revolutionary War or African American history, we will work with you to craft an unforgettable experience.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial History, Historic figures, Historic Places, Museum, Slavery, South Carolina History, US History

contact info
Name: Emily Hendrix
Phone: 843-769-2600
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Drayton Hall

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Drayton Hall was established by John Drayton in 1738 as the home seat of his vast 76,000-acre commercial plantation network that was fueled by the efforts of countless enslaved individuals. Today, operated by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, the property includes the 18th-century Palladian-style house, privy, postbellum caretaker’s house, new visitor center with orientation hall and exhibit museum galleries, and a vast landscape complete with ornamental features, rice fields, and an African American Cemetery.

contact info

Hrs: Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00pm