For Booking Information
800-686-6996
Outside Hilton Head
The Plaza at Shelter Cove
Hilton Heda Island, SC 29928
(843) 686-6996
outside@outsidehiltonhead.com
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Daufuskie Island History & Artisans Tour
Tucked between the mainland and Hilton Head Island - and accessible only by boat - Daufuskie Island is truly unique. Join us for a tour of the 'undeveloped' side of this historic sea island located off the coast of southern South Carolina.
Along with your captain and guide, you'll visit numerous fascinating historic places that may include the White School, First Union African Baptist Church (built in 1882), the Praise House, the Mary Field's School (memorialized by author Pat Conroy in his novel The Water is Wide, and the site of the Bloody Point Lighthouse.
Daufuskie Island boasts several artisans studios which may be included on your tour. 'The Iron Fish' is a must see. Here, Metal Artist and Blacksmith Chase Allen forges timeless works of art out of steel that have been featured in Coastal Living and Southern Living magazines. Across the road is the 'Silver Dew Pottery' where island native Lancy and Emily Burn have been producing an impressive array of functional, aesthetic and art pottery since 1996. And recently opened 'The Daufuskie Gallery' displays a variety of work by more than a dozen artists, most of whom are residents of Daufuskie Island. The work ranges from folk to fine, as well as outstanding three dimensional work.
4 1/2 Hour Daufuskie Island History & Artisans Tour $85 per person
A small-group tour, usually limited to 12 people. Larger groups can be accommodated. Tour includes boat transportation, USCG licensed Captain and interpretive guide, on-island transportation, refreshments and snacks.
"You should know that we booked a trip to Daufuskie Island yesterday through Outside Hilton Head which we will never forget. Charlie Thorn, our guide, not only gave us a first class (and private - because we were the only two signed up) tour but also a sensitive and balanced educational experience of Daufuskie which we won't forget. The history, the culture and the beauty of an island which has such an important message and history and which should in some way always be preserved for what it was. Taking a golf cart ride on our own would have left such a void in our understanding and appreciation of such a place. Kudos to you for finding such competent staff and for carrying out such a beneficial program for visitors to HHI. We plan on our return trip to take friends with us on an Outside Hilton Head adventure - hopefully back to Daufuskie - with Charlie!" Priscilla Ryan, Arlington VA
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