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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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $26.00

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Mon 24 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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Michael_C

Mar 2022

An enjoyable experience, really liked the history and how well they prepared and presented the information. Well worth the admission price.

oscarusa

Mar 2022

Self tour at your own pace with people around to answer any questions. Unlike most home tours they have not furnished to the time, you can use your imagination instead. I enjoy the tour which does not just talk about the plantation owners but also the people they enslaved.

murrayhill

Jan 2022

This was the third plantation we've been to in the Charleston area. We saved on admission by using the NARM reciprocal privilege card. It's a lovely setting, hard by the Ashley River. The tour is self-guided, using your phone to listen to a historian tell you about the main house and surroundings. That, in and of itself, is fine and pulls no punches in talking about the enslaved population there. However, the house is unfurnished. It is preserved, rather then reimagined. The main problem is that large portions of the house are under renovation and off limits. There's more to look at inside the visitor's center, but it left me feeling it was a little incomplete. I'd recommend finding out first what's open or not before going. I'd recommend the MacLeod Plantation for the consummate plantation experience, which does full justice to the enslaved experience and the cruelty of those who owned them.