The Daufuskie Island General Store
Discover this bustling shop just off the ferry docks. Known as the "Not so General" General Store, this Island icon offers gas, groceries, ... Keep Reading
Frequently Asked Questions?
2023 Daufuskie Ferry Schedules and Fares
Daufuskie Island is accessible only by ferry, and that's part of what makes it so special. Visitors will have to make the journey from Hilton Head ... Keep Reading
Shell Hunting on Daufuskie Island
Daufuskie Island is a great place to go shell hunting. The island's pristine beaches are home to an abundance of shells, from the common coquina clam ... Keep Reading
Spring Wildflowers
dflowerThe Lowcountry is a unique area with its own unique wildflowers. And each spring brings a new burst of color and life as flowers begin to ... Keep Reading
Sandpipers: Our Sassy Seaside Friends
Sandpipers are a common sight on the beaches of South Carolina. These small, wading birds can be found in groups along the shoreline. They briskly ... Keep Reading
Fishing for Red Drum
Spring is an ideal time to reel in bull reds in Lowcountry waters. Twenty-five feet below the surface, a marauding school of bull reds swept ... Keep Reading
Gullah Folk Beliefs & Home Remedies
Spanish moss adds character to the trees all over Daufuskie Island. Visitors and natives alike see the moss hanging from the trees as beautiful. ... Keep Reading
Remembering The Daufuskie 100
In 2016, an incredible story of resilience unfolded on Daufuskie. Hurricane Matthew was an extremely powerful Atlantic hurricane which caused ... Keep Reading
Haint Blue
Haint blue is more than a collection of pale shades of blue-green that are traditionally used to paint porch ceilings in the southern United ... Keep Reading
The Rob Kennedy Trail
Learn about the Rob Kennedy Trail in Daufuskie Island, SC with the help of the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation. 1. MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH ... Keep Reading
The Foundation and Richness of Gullah Geechee Heritage
The following article is an April 28, 2022 post from https://lowcountrygullah.com/category/gullah-geechee-corridor/ and written by Luana M. Graves ... Keep Reading
Docking on Daufuskie
If you're looking to dock your boat on Daufuskie Island, there are a few things you need to know. While the Island has many private docks, there ... Keep Reading
Stargazing on Daufuskie
Looking up at the star-filled sky is a breathtaking experience. If you want to get the most out of star gazing on Daufuskie Island, look no ... Keep Reading
The Funny Fox Squirrel
People love squirrels for their adorable faces, nonstop antics, and sociable natures. As children, storybooks teach us that squirrels are clever, ... Keep Reading
Kids Catch Lifelong Memories Fishing
My earliest fishing memories took place in Puerto Rico. Being a Navy brat, my dad was stationed there for three years. I had a Japanese ... Keep Reading
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy, established in 2005, helps to protect what it is that makes this bridge-less island so special. With the slogan ... Keep Reading
African Influences on the Gullah Culture
Did you know that the Gullah culture has strong African influences? This unique culture developed on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina ... Keep Reading
Yellow-Bellied Pond Sliders
One of the most plentiful, yet mistaken is the yellow-pond slider turtle. Because of their pointed snout, some believe they are alligator turtles. ... Keep Reading
Bull Reds Are Top Targets This Time of Year
Fall is a special time here in the Lowcountry for many reasons. The weather is better, the crowds are thinner and the bull redfish swarm inshore ... Keep Reading
How to Tell If Alligators Are Around: Tips for Identifying Gators
If you're spending time outdoors on Daufuskie Island, it's likely you'll see an alligator. While alligators are typically shy and prefer to avoid ... Keep Reading
Parking for a Ferry to Daufuskie
Planning on taking a ferry service to Daufuskie? Make sure you know where to park! We have all the information you need right here. Parking for the ... Keep Reading
Strand Feeding: the Dolphin Dining Display
The dolphin's ability to strand feed is a testament not only their intelligence, but also to the teamwork and communication skills they have in order ... Keep Reading
Sand Dunes: Defenders and Protectors
Sand dunes play an important role in protecting our coastlines from erosion and flooding. The presence of these mounds creates a barrier that ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie by Bike
Bringing your bike over on the ferry or renting one while on Daufuskie Island is a great way to explore the island at your leisure. Since you are ... Keep Reading
Haig Point Named One of the 13 Best Places to Retire for Golf Lovers
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Daufuskie Island's Haig Point one of the "13 Best Places to Retire for Golf Lovers." Looking for a retirement ... Keep Reading
The Railroad
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
What Kind of Snake – or Lizard Is This?
The South Carolina Lowcountry is home to many species of reptiles. We are all familiar with the alligator. And our adorable green tree frogs are ... Keep Reading
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC.
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC. Transportation: Daufuskie Difference - (843) 342-8687 or ... Keep Reading
Sargassum: That Sticky, Stinky Seaweed
You probably have never heard of it. But if you spend a lot of time walking the beautiful beaches of Daufuskie Island, chances are, you've seen it. ... Keep Reading
Cooper River Cemetery
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
Sallie Ann Robinson: Daufuskie’s Gullah Diva
Sallie Ann Robinson is a Gullah chef, author, tour guide, TV personality, mother, grandmother and sixth-generation native Daufuskie ... Keep Reading
Books About Daufuskie Island
Check out these books about Daufuskie Island. Daufuskie Island: A Photographic Essay First published in 1982, Daufuskie Island vividly captured life ... Keep Reading
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church No. 2
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
Daufuskie Rental Group Makes Your Stay!
The Daufuskie Rental Group is ready to make your stay perfect! Founded in 2013, the Daufuskie Rental Group (DRG) works in partnership with ... Keep Reading
Mary Dunn Cemetery
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
Moses Ficklin Cottage and Oak Tree
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
Mary Fields School
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
Abandoned Crab Traps
Abandoned crab traps pose a serious threat to wildlife both in and out of the water. These devices tend to "trap" animals or "ghost fishing". This ... Keep Reading
Be Careful Boating Around Our Marine Mammals
Beach and boating weather is here! South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officials urge residents and visitors to safely share ... 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
Sheepshead: The Fish With Human Teeth
Have you seen or heard of sheepshead, the fish with human teeth?!? Sheepshead can be found along the entire Eastern seaboard and the Gulf of ... Keep Reading
Bloody Point Light & Silver Dew Winery
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
First Union African Baptist Church
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 Salt Marsh: Nature’s Nourisher
The salt marsh is the life blood of the Lowcountry. As the tides rush in and out, the marsh nourishes and revitalizes all the creeks and rivers, ... Keep Reading
Spotting a White Ibis
In ancient Egypt the ibis is associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom, the written word and knowledge. These birds were important indicators of ... Keep Reading
Sand Dollars
Sand Dollars are the creeping, cunning and cloning creatures of the oceans. Sand dollars possess a rigid skeleton called a test. The test consists ... Keep Reading
Bring Fido to Daufuskie!
Daufuskie Island is a very pet friendly community. If you’re renting a condo or vacation home, be sure to check with the rental company on their ... Keep Reading
Pat Conroy’s “The Water Is Wide”
The Water Is Wide is a 1972 memoir by acclaimed author, Pat Conroy. It is based on his work as a teacher in a two-room schoolhouse on Daufuskie ... Keep Reading
“Southern Living” Thinks We’re Romantic
Southern Living says our Island is "The Most Romantic Winter Getaway in Every Southern State." In a December 10th article, Southern Living called ... Keep Reading
Going Old-School on Daufuskie Island
Whatever did we do before we all had smartphones and the whole world at our fingertips 24/7? We played board games and debated long into the ... Keep Reading
