Why Fishing Continues to Surprise Me
One would assume that nothing would surprise me after thousands of hours of fishing. I’ve not found this to be true with the ocean. Part of why I ... Keep Reading
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South Carolina ETV ‘Gullah Roots’ Traces Gullah Ties from Africa to South Carolina
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) premiered a new hour-long documentary film last October, entitled Gullah Roots. The show followed leaders of the South ... Keep Reading
Gullah Culture – Did You Know?
The Island’s West African roots still thrive today in the culture of our native islanders, known as the Gullah. The Gullah people are direct ... Keep Reading
Anhinga, Anhinga!
Have you seen something that looks like a snake, but also a bird, in the lagoons around Daufuskie Island? Anhinga Anhinga is the scientific name ... Keep Reading
Holiday Cranberry Mule Recipe from Hilton Head Distillery
The Cranberry Mule is a holiday take on the popular Moscow Mule. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Celebrate with friends and family, and we indulge ... Keep Reading
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
On the South Carolina coast, sharks happen. One of the most common shark species caught in the area is the sharpnose shark. They are a year-round ... Keep Reading
Behind “Ghost Bird”: Key Discoveries about the Elusive Black Rail
Black rails are experiencing dramatic population declines along the Atlantic Coast. But luckily, the coastal plain of South Carolina has emerged ... Keep Reading
The Story Behind “The Water is Wide” by Pat Conroy
Donald Patrick "Pat" Conroy is recognized as a leading figure of late-20th century Southern literature. Pat Conroy is generally better known for ... Keep Reading
Simple Truths: Artist, Chase Allen, Thrives Daufuskie Island
As an artist, I suffer from this problem — it’s an issue with focus. Not that I can’t focus on something, it’s that I have a tendency to focus on ... Keep Reading
Labor of Love: Sea Turtle Nests on Daufuskie Island
You rarely hear about sea turtles nesting on Daufuskie Island, just across the Calibogue Sound. Their beach is about four miles long, and so close ... Keep Reading
Drunk on Daufuskie: Real Island Music
What the heck does that mean? Music played on an island? Toes in the sand? Reggae music? Jimmy Buffett? Yacht Rock? I think all these things qualify. ... Keep Reading
Neither Spanish Nor Moss
More on the “Southern Gothic” Plant We Can All Name But Know Little About. Bear with me for just a moment, and try to envision the Deep South ... Keep Reading
Local Wildlife Rehabilitators Registry
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) offer a Wildlife Rehabilitators Registry to assist the public with injured or orphaned ... Keep Reading
Upland Bird Hunting Season
Upland hunting is an American term for a form of bird hunting in which the hunter pursues upland birds. In South Carolina, we have many migratory ... Keep Reading
Can You Bring Your Car or Truck to Daufuskie Island?
Can you bring your car or truck to Daufuskie Island? How do vehicles get from Hilton Head Island over to Daufuskie Island? Even if you could, should ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Difference Offers Guided & Self-Guided Tour Packages
Best of Daufuskie – All Inclusive Guided Tour $65 Per Person (including children 12 and over) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... Keep Reading
The Legend of Scrap Iron: Daufuskie’s Signature Drink
THE SCRAP IRON: DAUFUSKIE ISLAND'S FAVORITE COCKTAIL Served at the Old Daufuskie Crab Co. Restaurant, the infamous cocktail is a full-proof ... Keep Reading
Where to Eat on Daufuskie
When visiting Daufuskie for a day or week, you are going to want to visit these eateries. Lucy Bell's Cafe: Enjoy this quaint local ... Keep Reading
The Lay of the Land on Daufuskie
The Island splits into five parts. To the northeast is the Haig Point Club. Haig Point, a private, member-owned residential club, houses around ... Keep Reading
Cherry Lime Rickey Recipe
Cherry Lime Rickey The rickey is a highball drink made from gin or bourbon, half of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glass, and carbonated ... Keep Reading
Fishing For Spanish Mackerel
One of summer’s top targets for charter fishing fleets and recreational anglers alike is the Spanish mackerel. These roaming marauders of the local ... Keep Reading
Sauvignon Blanc: The Toast of the Coast
Why Sauvignon Blanc and Seafood Make a Perfect Pair. Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile, dry white wine that complements many seafood dishes. The ... Keep Reading
Horseshoe Crabs
The Sea Turtle Patrol stays busy monitoring nests every morning in the Lowcountry. Island visitors quickly become accustomed to the beach, the tide ... Keep Reading
The Legendary Live Oak
There are few symbols of the Lowcountry more iconic than the centuries old, majestic Live Oak. There are many such oaks in our area. These ... Keep Reading
GOLF for EVERYONE!
A Universal Game for All Kinds of Players “The ball waits on me,” Daniel answers me after a long moment in thought. Maya pipes up then, too: “I ... Keep Reading
Alligators Everywhere!
Native to the Lowcountry, alligators are often seen here, but they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Alligators ... Keep Reading
Delightful Dolphin
A creature you just have to see to believe! The Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is probably the #1 wildlife attraction that encourages visitors and ... Keep Reading
Golf Fundamentals
Enjoy fun on the golf course. Summer is a great time to play golf. It’s also the best time to experience the exhilaration of striking a golf ball ... Keep Reading
The Summer Singers: Chuck-Will’s-Widows
Learn more about these distinctive birds, which serenade the Lowcountry all summer long. The Lowcountry's warm weather and summer months brings ... Keep Reading
How Do the Tides Work?
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels. The combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of ... Keep Reading
Choosing the Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon
From price to pairing, here’s what you need to know to make the ideal selection. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely available ... Keep Reading
Spring Butterflies
From the Cloudless Sulphur to the Tiger Swallowtail, the Coastal Empire is home to a wide range of spring butterflies. As spring brings warmer ... Keep Reading
The Great Sea Island Storm of 1893
On Sunday night, August 27, 1893, the eye of the huge, slow-moving Category 3 hurricane landed just south of Savannah. The great Sea Island storm ... Keep Reading
Spartina: The Splendor of Our Marsh Grass
Cordgrass serves as a keystone element in the Lowcountry’s saltmarsh environment. While the rest of the country may look to budding trees to indicate ... Keep Reading
Historic Buildings on Daufuskie Island
Daufuskie Island offers a rich cultural experience and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of its structures no longer exist, but ... Keep Reading
Public Dock
Daufuskie Island's public dock at Freeport Marina. In 1883, near the location of the public dock, Maggioni & Company opened an oyster cannery ... Keep Reading
White School House
The White School House The White School House was built in 1913 by the Beaufort County Board of Education for white children who lived on Daufuskie ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island’s Legacy Lives On
For thousands of years, indigenous Muskogean Indians called Daufuskie Island home. The word “Daufuskie” comes from the Muscogee ... Keep Reading
Getting Around Daufuskie Island: Daufuskie Island Transportation
Getting Around Daufuskie Island. Whether you are just spending the day or staying a week, you will need land transportation. Some rental properties ... Keep Reading
Farmers of the Sea: Seafood Recipes
Lowcountry shrimp boil, shrimp and grits, crab stew and crab meat salad are four of the most traditional seafood dishes. Any seafood restaurant worth ... Keep Reading
Great Shots from a Tough Lie in Golf
Hitting a golf ball straight is difficult enough from a flat lie. When you and the ball are suddenly on different levels, it becomes even ... Keep Reading
Visit the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, located near the bridge to Hilton Head Island, offers an ideal place to enjoy the natural beauty of the ... Keep Reading
Shrimping and Crabbing: Farmers of the Sea
Each year, thousands of coastal residents take to the water to cast shrimp nets and lay crab traps. They attempt to capture some of the sea's rich ... Keep Reading
Oysters Stand Apart as a Lowcountry Delicacy!
Oysters have been a favorite staple for islanders for centuries. Early Native American harvested oysters, subsisting on the plentiful bivalve ... Keep Reading
Sarah Grant Home
The Sarah Grant Home Sarah Grant was midwife, Sunday school president, and PTA president during her influential life. She bought this 1910 house from ... Keep Reading
Bloody Point Cemetery
The Bloody Point Cemetery is one of the six Gullah cemeteries on the island. It lays along the Mongin Creek. It was for the burial of slaves during ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island Map
Below is a map of the Island. Mt. Caramel Baptist Church No. 2 (Billie Burn Museum) Jane Hamilton School (Gullah Learning ... Keep Reading
Chase Allen American Made Winner!
Chase Allen isn’t just a local artist. Or is he just the owner of The Iron Fish Gallery on Daufuskie Island. Now Chase Allen is the Audience Choice ... Keep Reading
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC.
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC. Transportation: Calibogue Cruises - (843) 342-8687 or ... Keep Reading
Melrose
Melrose Plantation has a heritage. Daufuskie Island was divided into eleven plantations at the start of the Civil War. They varied in size from two ... Keep Reading
