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Drayton Hall Plantation Admission Ticket in Charleston

Drayton Hall Plantation Admission Ticket in Charleston

Overview

Discover historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved Plantation house in America still open to the public. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture. Enjoy a 45 minute self paced audio tour of this historic estate and complete your visit with a self-guided tour of the grounds as well as access to two galleries and an 18th century African-American cemetery. Explore Drayton Hall on this family-friendly excursion from downtown Charleston; guarantee admission to this popular site by booking ahead.

City: Charleston

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $26.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $26.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lenhardt Garden

Self Paced Audio Tour of the Historic Home

Almeida Gallery

Gates Gallery

Free Parking

18th Century African-American Cemetery

Orientation Video

Route and map

Meeting point

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Charleston
3380 Ashley River Rd,

This voucher is redeemable for any House Tour departure time on your reserved date of travel. Please check-in at the gate at Drayton Hall Tour times are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Valid photo ID is required upon check-in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in with valid photo ID is required.
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.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Drayton Hall

Make your way to Drayton Hall, a short 13-mile drive from downtown Charleston. Drayton Hall is a must-see for anyone interested in South Carolina history, Palladian architecture, and culture. See layers of history carefully preserved on the 125 acres that surround the main house with stunning views of the Ashley River, the reflecting pond, and the 18th-century live oak trees. Included in your All-Access Admission ticket, you will receive full access to the landscape, the Lenhardt Garden, an 18th century African-American cemetery, and a chance to view the Orientation Video. Guided introductory tours covering the history of the property will be given daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, and 1pm. At the end of your visit, make your way back to downtown Charleston and enjoy your stay in the city.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (70)

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drmader

Oct 2022

Enjoyed touring the home, basement, walk the grounds and the museums to learn about the lifestyle, phosphate mining and see one example of how wealth came to be on the backs of slavery during that time , how the war affected a families generational ownership and the eventual sale To the state: historical society. Few standing examples Of Plantations in the area so was glad To be able To Experience one. Spanish moss in the trees, grounds , unmarked graves , Gift shop, carriage house , acreage-all very interesting . This combined w auction house and French quarter in Charleston have an overall feel Of the area colonial landowners /civil and revolutionary war eras.

megans750

Oct 2022

Dont pass this plantation by! As the only Plantation on the Ashley River to remain intact after the Civil War, this Plantation should not be missed. The rooms are bare, allowing you to appreciate the details of the architecture. A self guided audio tour gives a sense of Plantation life through the eyes of Charles Drayton. Be sure to walk the grounds after the tour. The privy and it's septic system of the day is a wonderment on its own.

Suzanne_L

Oct 2022

Lovely grounds and interesting historical take on preservation and management. Historians are available but most of the tour is self guided.