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Drayton Hall Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

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Hours Mar-Oct daily 8:30am-4:30pm; Nov-Feb daily 8:30am-4pm. Tours on the hour
Location Old Ashley River Rd. (S.C. 61),
Transportation Take U.S. 17 S. to S.C. 61; it's 9 miles northwest of Charleston
Phone 843/766-0188
Web site www.draytonhall.org
Prices Admission $14 adults, $8 children 12-18, $6 children 6-11, free for children 5 and under
Closed Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec 25

Review of Drayton Hall

This is one of the oldest surviving plantations, built in 1738 and owned by the Drayton family until 1974. Framed by majestic live oaks, the Georgian-Palladian house is a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its hand-carved woodwork and plasterwork represent New World craftsmanship at its finest. Because such modern elements as electricity, plumbing, and central heating have never put in an appearance, the house is much as it was in its early years; in fact, it is displayed unfurnished. You can visit an African-American cemetery and take self-guided walks along the river.

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