Welcome to Daufuskie Island
Daufuskie Island offers a glimpse of what other sea islands were like before bridges and causeways opened them to development. Most native residents of Daufuskie Island are decendants of freed slaves, who have made their living oystering and fishing for decades. The subject of Pat Conroy's novel, The Water Is Wide, Daufuskie Island has a timeless quality and is still accessible only by boat.-
Ghost of the Past
The ferry was the only sound piercing the summer night along Haig Point. It sliced its way through the blackness as it...
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Haig Point
Haig Point is a private 1,040-acre community on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. Commonly referred to just as Haig Point, it is...
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Daufuskie Historic Sites
Daufuskie Island, tucked between Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, was inhabited by numerous native...
Highlights
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“ Situated along a dirt road deep in Daufuskie’s maritime forest, Chase Allen’s shop, The Iron Fish Gallery & Studio, is a treasured local landmark. Visitors... ”
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The Iron Fish
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“ Kick off your shoes and experience an island adventure like no other. Whether you’re dropping by for a drink after boating or enjoying an evening... ”
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Marshside Mama's
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“ Your first stop on Daufuskie Island is Freeport Marina. Once off the boat you will notice beautifully landscaped grounds. A crushed oyster shell lane leads... ”
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Freeport Marina
Historic Daufuskie Island -
“ The development of First Union African Baptist Church, now listed as an historical landmark, began in 1879 when John I. Stoddard divided the Mary Field... ”
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First Union African Baptist Church
historical landmark