I was looking to go to one plantation house, and had been told that Drayton had the best HOUSE out of all of the plantations in Charleston. The problem is, that seemed to be all that Drayton Hall had to offer. I probably would have enjoyed MIddleton Place better. I was more looking to get a feeling for what it... more

If you are into history and old houses, you will love this place. The site of the house is amazing, and the fact that it is the only one of the big plantations along the Ashley River to survive the wrath of Gen. Sherman makes it that much more special. If you are an architecture buff, don't miss this. I... more

We have travlled around the South quite extensively, and have been to plantation homes near New Orleans and elsewhere. This time, with the kids in tow, we wanted them to see and learn something of the South's history. For the purists, the authenticity and sparseness of the empty house understandable evokes praise, but obviously makes for a less sensory experience.... more

Drayton Hall is definitely worth it. Our tour guide was a retired schoolteacher, and she had the knack for telling the story in a captivating way. Given that the building is empty, this could be a challenge for some people to make it come alive. Some others have posted about the hard sell of the historical society at the end.... more

The Drayton House was great to visit. It's nice they incorporate the African - American history in the tour. The grounds are well kept. Check out the website for pricing packages. Our family package included the self - guided DVD tour, which is great as you walk the grounds of the home. I also recommend Gullah Tours if you are... more

Keep in mind this house has been preserved, not restored. It is empty, no furniture. Mostly architecture to see. No slave quarters left standing. Our tour guide sped through his routine a little too fast to catch all the details/facts he had to tell--lots of muddled words. Would have appreciated his slowing down a bit. Large grounds to walk around,... more

Drayton Hall is really cool. Unlike all the other plantations and historic homes in Charleston, it hasn't been "restored." Instead it has been "preserved." We learned that this means it was left in the state it was discovered it, which gives the visitor a peak into all of the 7 generations of Draytons who lived there and each made various... more

We went to 2 plantations and 6 house museums, and Drayton Hall was my favorite. The house is fascinating and thr ground quite pretty and peaceful. Our tour guide was a retired English teacher and she was wonderful. I highly recommend including Drayton hall in your sightseeing plans. more

We stopped at Drayton Hall on our way from Charleston to Savannah, and intended to make it a quick walk through. The program was so interesting, and the house tour was so informative that we stayed much longer than expected. We appreciated the emphasis on the lives of the families that lived in and worked at Drayton Hall, and the... more