Kick off Charleston’s premier spring event with an exclusive evening of antiques, art, and preservation. The 2026 Preview Party benefits Drayton Hall Preservation Trust and offers early access to The Charleston Show before it opens to the public.

The evening begins with a VIP Reception at 6:00 PM ($375), followed by the Opening Night Party from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ($225). All tickets include 3-day admission to The Charleston Show (March 20–22, 2026) and a visit to Drayton Hall anytime from March 20–31, 2026.

Guests will enjoy a lively cocktail party in the heart of downtown Charleston, early shopping privileges with top antiques and fine art dealers from the United States and England, and a special exhibition featuring historic objects from the Drayton Hall collection.

Friends of Drayton Hall receive $25 off per ticket.

Tickets are limited and this event sells out every year — reserve yours today.

About the exhibit:

Through Time and Space
Beneath the elegant façade of Drayton Hall lie complex stories, written not only in words, but in soil, stone, and forgotten fragments. This exhibit invites you to journey through the layers of the site — from centuries-old artifacts to the influence of all who lived, labored, and left their marks here. Through stratigraphic analysis, the careful work of preservation, and thoughtful examination of archives, we piece together the hidden histories and lasting legacies of Drayton Hall — stories of resilience, change, exploration, and humanity that still shape the present.