Comments on: Drayton Hall: South Carolina plantation offers an unretouched look back

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 05:12:51 +0000

In reply to Irene S. Levine. I totally agree, Irene.

By: Sue Reddel

Sue Reddel — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 01:57:45 +0000

Learning more about the places like Charleston and the Drayton Hall are so important to understanding our nations history. It’s important to share it thanks for an inside look of Drayton Hall. We will definitely put it on our list when visiting Charleston.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:57:31 +0000

In reply to Betsy Wuebker | PassingThru. Even though you cringe when you hear it, this is one of the best (and most chilling) efforts I've heard to present the truth unvarnished.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:56:26 +0000

In reply to bettyl - NZ. But also important not to forget.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:28:18 +0000

Beautiful property and house. I’m sure the tour of the house, and the slavery history talk were both interesting. Although, we see slavery as being a thing of the past, as I’m sure you know, it still goes on in so many countries today. Even in the West, look at the wealthy who are often caught with illegal maids. that to me is a form of slavery.

By: bettyl - NZ

bettyl - NZ — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 02:58:42 +0000

Such lovely grounds! It’s good that we have moved past those days.

By: Yasha Langford

Yasha Langford — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 16:46:56 +0000

We loved South Carolina when we travelled the US in 2006. All the plantation and slave history is very interesting, although sometimes shocking. We missed this one though…

By: Sand In My Suitcase

Sand In My Suitcase — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 04:19:28 +0000

The “Old South” holds lots of appeal for us. It must be quite fascinating (and a little sad) to wander through a plantation estate like this and learn a little more about how the people, including the slaves, lived.

By: Suzanne Stavert

Suzanne Stavert — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 04:11:44 +0000

Wonderful post. I was not familiar with Drayton Hall. It’s a remarkable example.

By: The GypsyNesters

The GypsyNesters — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:57:23 +0000

We love Charleston but somehow we missed Drayton Hall. Guess we know what we’ll be seeing on our next visit. Thanks!

By: Elaine J. Masters

Elaine J. Masters — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:20:34 +0000

I’ve been disappointed so many times on architectural tours when all the interiors have been gutted or just remnants remain of what it was actually like to live there. This sounds like a much better reflection of the past.

By: Betsy Wuebker | PassingThru

Betsy Wuebker | PassingThru — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:09:02 +0000

This looks like a must-see when visiting the area. I’m fond of restorations in important houses, but it would be interesting to see the undisturbed interior as well as the grounds. Sounds like they are doing all they can to portray the legacy of slavery appropriately and accurately as well.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:26:49 +0000

In reply to Carole Terwilliger Meyers. The gardens of Magnolia Plantation are unbeatable but I high recommend this one for its architectural preservation.

By: Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Carole Terwilliger Meyers — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:04:49 +0000

I have visited a few plantations in the south, and would like to visit more. I’m adding Drayton Hall in South Carolina to the list.