Drayton Hall is a Georgian hall in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1738, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Location: 3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Ashley River Historic District, Charleston
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1681, SRC-1682 - Built in 1738
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1681, SRC-1683 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1682, SRC-1683 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1681, SRC-1682, SRC-3816 - Owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation (since 1974)
confidence 95/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-3816, SRC-3851, SRC-1683, SRC-7184, SRC-7185
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10107 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — Drayton Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1681 — South Carolina Department of Archives and History — National Register Properties: Drayton Hall (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1682 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — Drayton Hall (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1683 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — Drayton Hall (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3816 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3851 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5714 — Visit — Drayton Hall (official site) (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7184 — Drayton Hall — Drayton Hall Celebrates 50 Years as a House Museum (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7185 — Charleston.com — Diary of a Charleston Tour Guide: Drayton Hall (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wed-Mon 9:00am-4:30pm (gate closes 3:00pm); closed Tue. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day.
Admission: All-inclusive house tour: Adult $30 online/$35 on-site; youth 7-15 $15 online/$18 on-site; under 7 free. Grounds & galleries option also available.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Drayton Hall?
Yes — Drayton Hall is open to the public. Hours: Wed-Mon 9:00am-4:30pm (gate closes 3:00pm); closed Tue. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day.. Admission: All-inclusive house tour: Adult $30 online/$35 on-site; youth 7-15 $15 online/$18 on-site; under 7 free. Grounds & galleries option also available..
Where is Drayton Hall located?
Drayton Hall is located in Charleston, South Carolina.