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Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

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Visit our museum to learn about island  history, then follow the Rob Kennedy Historic Trail 


Museum Hours

Tuesday-Saturday 10-2

Preserving the Island's Historical and Cultural Heritage

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The Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation is a 501(C)3 organization founded in 2001, which seeks to preserve the history and culture of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. To further public knowledge and appreciation of the area, we have undertaken the following efforts:


  • Acquired and Restored Historic Buildings
  • Established an Island History Museum
  • Created a Self-Guided Trail of Historic Island Sites
  • Began an Island History Archive Center

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

Daufuskie Island History Museum

The museum’s collection reflects the history of Daufuskie Island from its pre-Colonial days through the mid-20th century.


Highlights Include the Following:


  • Copies of the land grants awarded during the Royal Proprietorship period (early 1700’s)
  • An Early 19th Century Family Bible
  • A Restored 1890s Organ
  • Special exhibits on local residents and Gullah culture
  • An Eleven-and-a-Half-Foot Stuffed Alligator
  • Coins and Military Buttons
  • Indian Arrowheads 
  • Photographs dating back to Plantation Days


Volunteer Opportunities

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Be one of our dedicated volunteers to help us with the staffing of the museum!


Come visit the Museum and learn more about the history of the island


 Hours

          Tuesday - Saturday:  10 am - 2 pm

Explore the Island’s History

The Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation is committed to providing you with a comprehensive view of our island history.  Browse our Island History page to read more about the island.

44 Old Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Island, SC, USA

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Daufuskie Island History Museum

44 Old Haig Point Rd, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915

(843) 842-2435

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