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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.
Visiting the Edisto Island Museum: Hours, Admission & What to Expect
Updated November 2026 The Edisto Island Museum is the best 60 minutes you can spend learning how this…
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…
Botany Bay Day Trip from Edisto Beach
Updated November 2026 with current SCDNR hours and rules. Botany Bay is the easiest big adventure you can…
Edisto’s Storied Past
For what seems like such a small place tucked away from the rest of the world, Edisto Beach…
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
Updated November 2026. The horseshoe crab is a living piece of history. Its ancestors were crawling along ocean…
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.…
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…
Fame in Edisto: Movies Filmed on Edisto Island and a Motown Legend
Updated November 2026. Edisto feels hidden from the rest of the world, a secret nobody wants to tell…
History of the Pavilion and Pier
Edisto Beach has long been known as a quiet beach perfect for families who want to spend time…