What’s the future of the Daufuskie Island ferry?
Parking, traffic, a potential lawsuit: What’s the future of the Daufuskie Island ferry? Article BY KACEN BAYLESS, ISLAND PACKET, NOVEMBER 23, ... Keep Reading
Parking, traffic, a potential lawsuit: What’s the future of the Daufuskie Island ferry? Article BY KACEN BAYLESS, ISLAND PACKET, NOVEMBER 23, ... Keep Reading
The best time to see Daufuskie Island's azaleas in all of their glory is March and April. The exact time depends upon the weather in the state. ... Keep Reading
Relax and enjoy for some colorful accommodations on Daufuskie Island. For the folks who think a day trip is just not enough time on our beautiful ... Keep Reading
Solving a mystery about a common sight on local beaches. Have you ever stumbled upon something strange-looking on Daufuskie Island’s beaches? What ... Keep Reading
Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with your furry, four-legged friends? Kayaking and paddle boarding with dogs can be great fun for humans ... Keep Reading
South Carolina today, there are eight state-recognized Native American Indian entities. Over the years, archaeologists have unearthed the rich ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best of Daufuskie – All Inclusive Guided Tour $65 Per Person (including children 12 and over) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC. Transportation: Calibogue Cruises - (843) 342-8687 or ... Keep Reading
Cooper River Cemetery. A very important segment of Daufuskie Island Gullah life was providing a proper burial for loved ones. Each Cemetery sat next ... Keep Reading
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church No. 2 building and its predecessor stand by the Cooper River residents of the north end of the island. A hurricane ... Keep Reading
In 1882 the U.S. Government paid $425 for land for the Bloody Point Light: a front range lighthouse and a rear range light tower. The lighthouse is a ... Keep Reading
The Railroad In the early 1900s, logging became a profitable island investment. A barge brought materials to build a narrow-gauge railroad to the ... Keep Reading
The Mary Dunn cemetery is the only historic cemetery for white people on Daufuskie Island. Established in the 1700s, it borders the Mongin Creek on ... Keep Reading
The Moses Ficklin Oak Tree is an enormous ancient live oak. It stands in front of this restored Gullah home, the Moses Ficklin Cottage. It greeted ... Keep Reading
First Union African Baptist Church The First Union African Baptist church was built in 1884. Its location is near the site of the 1881 church. Fire ... Keep Reading
The two room Mary Fields School was built for the island's black children in the early 1930s. Leftover wood was used to construct desks for the ... Keep Reading
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