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    Home » What Natural Patina Looks Like | Drayton Hall

    What Natural Patina Looks Like | Drayton Hall

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    Drayton Hall Fireplace mantel What Real Patina Looks Like

    Drayton Hall Fireplace Mantel

    Hey guys, this is what natural patina looks like. The Real Deal. When we visited Charleston in May we toured a couple of plantations. Drayton Hall was my favorite, hands down. The plantation house has been preserved….not restored.

    Drayton Hall Plantation House Charleston tour Petticoat Junktion

    Drayton Hall Plantation House

    I bet you guys are thinking the same thing I did when I saw the house. What? This isn’t a “southern plantation”. I was looking for the white columns and the deep porches/verandas. Drayton Hall was built somewhere between 1740 and 1750 and the architectural style is Palladian.

    From Wikepedia…..Drayton Hall … An outstanding example of Palladian architecture in North America and the only plantation house on the Ashley River to survive intact through both the Revolutionary and Civil wars, it is a National Historic Landmark.

    Can you just imagine the stories those lovely walls could tell.

    Drayton Hall Drive

    This is the road leading in to the plantation.

    Drayton Hall Entry

    The portico …I was calling it a porch…is huge, with large marble columns and ornate wrought iron railings. All of the outbuildings were destroyed at one time or another. The white patch on the lawn shows the location of one of the buildings.

    ceiling medallion Drayton Hall

    The medallion on the ceiling in the great room is stunning. Yep, there are a few stars and other details missing but it’s still a beauty.

    ceiling design Drayton Hall

    The small circle and medallion is right over the main entry.

    Drayton Hall Fireplace wood details

    Natural Patina

    The walls were painted various shades of blue when the plantation was repaired after the civil war. The original color of the walls was a creamy khaki. The naturally worn paint is too pretty for words. You guys know how I love to age and distress furniture. I was just in awe. I took tons of pictures but don’t worry, I’m not sharing all of them.

    I wanted to take those walls home with me. On the tour we were asked to not get within 3 feet of the walls. There were large rugs in each room that helped corral all of us.

    ornate architecture Drayton Hall

    More beautiful details.

    Drayton Hall green room

    This room is different colors and a different style. The tour guide said it was not for guests to see, that’s why it isn’t as ornate.

    Drayton Hall wall color

    See what I mean about the different style in this room.

    staircase Drayton Hall

    The staircase and banister is just as detailed as the walls.

    Drayton Hall Office Upstairs

    This room is on the second floor and I believe it was the office of the plantation owner.

    ceiling of upper room Drayton Hall

    The ceiling is just as pretty as the walls.

    architectural detail Drayton Hall

    A better look at the room so you get the overall picture. I had a hard time taking photos of entire rooms because I didn’t want to get the other people on the tour in the photos.

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    A shot looking out from the office.

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    That JTS, he’s so darn cute. This is the back of the house leading into the bottom floor which contains the kitchen and other rooms.

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    There is a lot of excess building materials in the kitchen area. What about that gigantic fireplace on the left?

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    This was the school room.

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    The walls on the bottom floor were either brick or plaster covered brick.

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    The river at the back of the plantation.

    Drayton Hall view from the river side

    Looking at the back of the plantation house from the walk to the rivers edge. The back is just as imposing as the front!

    I hope you liked the tour. Have a great day and I’ll see you later this week!

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    1. Kathleen Jeffers

      May 03, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      The south is SOOOOO interesting and there are so many things to see! I recently took my 13 yr old granddaughter to Charlestown SC, Jekyll Island Ga, then to see the home of Helen Keller. It was 10 days of sightseeing, laughs, and learning all about history. I am a huge history buff thanks to my Dad and my kids caught it from me. I am so thankful that a 4th generation loves history!! I’m taking her to Washington DC soon where I grew up. I can’t wait to watch her learn!!♥️

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    2. Colleen in Oregon

      May 03, 2022 at 11:53 am

      Absolutely beautiful! I'd move in and not change a thing! The plantation that is. Thank you for the tour. Would love to see more pictures, you take very interesting views.

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    3. Jami

      July 13, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      It was great living vicariously through your pictures. I love visiting historical places. With your photos, which were great, I feel like I was there with you.

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    4. Sylvia Faye

      July 11, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      I have been here many years ago. We were not able to see as much of the home as you did so I loved seeing all of them.

      We toured all the plantations along the Ashley River. Thank you for sharing your pictures.

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    5. Ruth

      July 11, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Thanks for the tour!!!!!

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    6. rose l.

      July 11, 2016 at 11:11 am

      I always enjoy visiting old buildings to see their aging beauty!

      Reply
    7. Carlee

      July 11, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Love this. Thanks for sharing

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    8. Carol

      July 11, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Cool tour; thanks so much!

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    9. Sharon

      July 11, 2016 at 8:53 am

      So glad this home has been preserved. Even in our little town, some wonderful structures have been torn down, letting go of our history. Thank you for the pics; so glad you enjoyed your vacation.

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    10. Barbara

      July 11, 2016 at 7:44 am

      This is my kind of house! Love that woodwork above the fireplace in the office. The staircase is just gorgeous. I might have to shine up that wood a little, though. I want a big ole house like this!

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