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Sponsoring art shows at local schools is one of the ways DIHS reaches out and supports local art, history and social studies teachers. The most recent example was eighth graders at Daniel Island School displaying their work inspired by local history of indigo and ceramics in the spirit of Dave the Potter. Not sure who Dave the Potter was? CLICK HERE. The student art shows also focus on the works of DI legend Philip Simmons. To take a...

We couldn’t do the work of gathering and sharing local history without the support of our dues paying members. And one of the ways we try to say thank you is with special programs and field trips for members only. Great news…we have two more coming up soon!  Two “Member-Only” DIHS Field Trips to Fort Sumter Historical National Park Wednesday Feb 19 10:15am-1:15 pm Wednesday March 19 11:15-2:15 It’s the stories behind...

If you’ve been hanging on the edge of your seat waiting to read our next article in STROLL Daniel Island, you have another month of anticipation. The current issue is an excellent review of 2024 on the Island. We’ll be back in STROLL in February.

We have some great events to kick off 2025 CLICK HERE

IMPORTANT UPDATE….DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FORECASTS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 28! SAME TIME AND LOCATION. In 1949, Henry and Clare Booth Luce decided to take their leave of historic Mepkin Plantation.  Wishing to give back to the Catholic church, an organization that had nurtured Clare after the death of her daughter, the couple donated over 3,000 acres of land that led to the establishment of...

Whatever and however you celebrate, we wish you a wonderful holiday...