Drayton Hall

Historic Drayton Hall near Charleston is renowned for its architectural sophistication and high standards of preservation, and is quickly gaining attention for its interpretation of African American life and contributions from 1738 to the Civil Rights era. The plantation offers guided tours that focus on rice production, plantation life, the African American cemetery (the oldest documented cemetery still in use) and African American contributions to the development of Charleston.

KEYWORDS: ASHLEY RIVER ROAD PLANTATION, MOTORCOACH PARKING, LEAVE ‘EM REST, CHARLESTON, GULLAH GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR