Beyond the Bookshelf: A Deep Dive into the Drayton Hall Library

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Beyond the Bookshelf: A Deep Dive into the Drayton Hall Library

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When:
September 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM
Where:
Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Source:
6AM City Charleston – Events

This listing from Charles Drayton's journal is likely an inventory of his father John Drayton's library. What does a collection of books tell us about the people who owned them? At Drayton Hall: quite a lot. The Drayton family library, with more than 440 titles including history, geography, agriculture, natural philosophy, religion, and mathematics, reflected the intellectual world of John and Charles Drayton and their engagement with Enlightenment ideals. Charles didn't just own these books. He

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    Hanahan, SC

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    6AM City Charleston – Events

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    Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts & Galleries, Health & Wellness

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    Indoor venue, Family-friendly, General Public, Showcase