Gullah Geechee Heritage

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HISTORY
According to archeologists, Daufuskie was
inhabited at least 9,000 years ago. By the
1700s, American Indians were overrun by
European inhabitants. The island’s “Bloody
Point” marks the place where scores of
Native Americans were massacred by the
English. By 1800, hundreds of enslaved
African worked on the island’s twelve cotton
plantations. Many of their descendants live
on Daufuskie today.
The island is only eight square miles in
area and is just one mile from Hilton Head.
Access to the island is provided by two
ferry lines.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Daufuskie School House
The school is also named the Mary Field
School, which is the setting for author Pat
Conroy’s famous novel, “The Water
is Wide.” It’s now a community
meeting place and gift shop.
ACTIvITIES OF INTEREST
Daufuskie Island historical and
Cultural Tour
Take a fascinating tour of the island’s
winery, church, plantation, and lighthouse
through its rustic, dirt roads. You can
also take a self-guided tour of this route
on a golf cart. Call Calibogue Cruises at
843.342.8687 for schedule and fees.
Outside Hilton Head
Guided excursions to Daufuskie Island.
Call 843.686.6996 for tour information.
Daufuskie Beach
This is one of the most pristine beaches
on the east coast and the only public
beach on the island.
Silver Dew Pottery
Owned by longtime islanders Bob and Emily
Burn, the shop features Bob’s intricately
designed serving bowls, coffee mugs,
platters and other functional art. Bob, a
self taught potter, is full of island history
that he shares with visitors.
Daufuskie Island Deviled Crab
Make sure you try the famous Deviled
Crab prepared by island natives and
available at several restaurants.
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