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Edisto History
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Stories from Edisto Island’s past, from plantations and Gullah heritage to legends and the old beach town. Plan a visit to the Edisto Beach State Park and Botany Bay to see the history in person.
The Role of Groins in Protecting Edisto Beach
If you’ve walked along Edisto Beach, you’ve likely noticed long lines of rock or wooden structures stretching from…
A Journey Through Time: Visiting the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Museum
Nestled on the picturesque Edisto Island in South Carolina, the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Museum offers visitors a…
Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area
With more than 4,600 acres of maritime forest, beach, freshwater ponds, and historical buildings on the property, Botany…
Edisto’s Storied Past
For what seems like such a small place tucked away from the rest of the world, Edisto Beach…
4 Signs That You’re An Edisto 80s Baby
Year after year, Edisto Beach gets more and more visitors. Some of these are newcomers just starting out…
Stories From Edisto: Family Reunions, McHaney Style
Our family began having its family reunion when we were still living in Ohio, and the first year…
Life in Lost Village of Edingsville Beach
One Christmas I was hundreds of miles away from Edisto and feeling a little homesick for the island.…
Remembering Mayor Burley Lyons
Edisto Beach is one of the last family beaches around. That term means something different to everyone, but…
Edisto’s Haunted Tomb
Each time a new month rolls around on Edisto it becomes our favorite. Naturally, October is the favorite…
Bidding for History: Help Preserve Seabrook Plantation
In 1810 a home was built on Edisto Island that became the prototype for all other grand estates…
A Living Piece of History: The Horseshoe Crab
The horseshoe crab is a direct throwback to the day before dinosaurs roamed the earth, yet they’re a…
How Has Edisto Changed Over the Years? Part 2
A couple of weeks ago we posted some memories of how Edisto has changed. Well, after some more…
How Has Edisto Changed Over the Years?
As a life-long lover of all things Edisto, it’s always fun to show off the island to newbies.…
Edisto Beach: A Look at the Beginning
There are people, numerous people, who flock to Edisto Beach year after year because of its apparent seclusion.…
The Legend of Julia Legare
When the golden beams of the sun’s light shine through the Spanish-moss-draped trees at the Edisto Island Presbyterian…