Need some ideas for things to do over the holidays? Here is a sampling of events taking place at Charleston’s Historic Plantations.
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
In this special tour offered throughout the season, Drayton Hall’s Curator of Education, Amber Satterthwaite will answer your questions about Christmases past and present at Drayton Hall. Was it cozy or cold? Was it secular or spiritual? What are the twelve days of Christmas, anyway—and exactly why isn’t there a Christmas tree?
This tour will unwrap the evidence and explore the origins of some modern-day Christmas traditions as we discover how people at Drayton Hall celebrated the holidays.
Seasonal Delights: Home for the Holidays Magnolia House Tour
Experience the magic of the season at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens! From December 6 to January 6, the Magnolia House tour transforms into Home for the Holidays.
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 1920s with festive decorations and an intriguing new narrative. Discover the evolution of Santa Claus, explore vintage ornaments, and delve into Southern holiday traditions. Special items loaned by the Charleston Museum enhance your experience, bringing the era to life with relevant artifacts on display.
As you stroll through the beautifully decorated house, expert tour guides will be available to answer your questions about both the standard antiques and artifacts in the home, as well as the history of the Drayton family.
Don’t miss out on this special holiday experience—Click here for more information and to get your tickets.
Hosted in Partnership with the Charleston Museum.
Beholding Beauty: An Exhibit of Decorative Arts from the Middleton Place Foundation Collection, October 1 through December 29
When an artistic design or decorative element is applied to an everyday object, the useful becomes beautiful. However, for members of the Middleton family, such stylized objects were more than just a work of art. They were personal statements that reflect their tastes, interests, and activities.
This exhibit takes a closer look at the objects in the Middleton Place Foundation’s decorative arts collection. In some cases, the decorative elements enhance the object’s usefulness; in others, it overwhelms it. Yet, in all cases, such decoration speaks to both the creator’s and the owner’s ideas of beauty and usefulness.
Visitors will need to purchase General Admission plus House Museum tickets to view this exhibit.
–Tidelines Editors
(Images credits: Charleston Historic Plantations)