Candlelight Tours of Drayton Hall

Experience a Candlelight Tour at Historic Drayton Hall in Charleston, SC

Create an unforgettable historic experience in Charleston, South Carolina, with a candlelight tour of Drayton Hall — one of America’s most iconic colonial estates. Built in 1738, Drayton Hall is the oldest preserved plantation house in the United States that is open to the public.

On select evenings, guests are invited to step back in time with a Candlelight Tour of Drayton Hall, a rare opportunity to explore this beautifully preserved eighteenth-century home by flickering candlelight. These exclusive, reservation-only tours offer a limited number of guests the chance to witness the architectural beauty and rich history of Drayton Hall after dark.

Discover the stories of the people who lived and worked here, and gain a deeper appreciation for Charleston’s colonial past. These immersive candlelight experiences offer a unique and moving perspective on South Carolina’s Lowcountry history.

Reserve your spot now for one of the most memorable and atmospheric historic tours in Charleston, SC.

Offered at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 & 7:00pm
Tours are approximately 1 hour long.
$50 members/$55 non-members per person.

You may also like the following events from Drayton Hall:

• This month, 18th September, 09:30 pm, Webinar: Unearthing Stories: Drayton Hall’s Enslaved Community in Archaeology and Archives in Charleston, South Carolina
• Next month, 16th October, 05:30 pm, Highlights and Updates from the North Flanker Excavation in Charleston Afb
• Next month, 25th October, 10:00 am, Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Ornament Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall in Charleston Afb