DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

DAUFUSKIE IS, SC

Halt, who goes there? Savannah, Georgia is history–big history, important history–at just about every turn. Here is Savannah River's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_James_Jackson" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Old Fort Jackson</a>.
Halt, who goes there? Credit: sniggie

Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. The foundation was established in 2002 by a group of concerned citizens who recognized the need to protect the island's unique history and traditions.

Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation operates several educational programs and initiatives focused on preserving the island's Gullah Geechee culture, which is a distinct African American culture that emerged in the coastal areas of South Carolina and Georgia. The foundation also maintains and operates the historic Mary Fields School, which was the first school for African American children on the island.

In addition to preserving the island's cultural heritage, Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation works to protect the island's natural environment. The foundation has been instrumental in promoting sustainable development and responsible land use practices on the island.

The foundation relies on the support of volunteers and donors to continue its vital work. Donations and contributions help fund educational programs, historic preservation efforts, and environmental conservation initiatives.

Overall, Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation plays a crucial role in preserving the unique cultural and natural heritage of Daufuskie Island, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and appreciate this special place.

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a History Museum in DAUFUSKIE IS SC. US MID #8404500171

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Halt, who goes there? Savannah, Georgia is history–big history, important history–at just about every turn. Here is Savannah River's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_James_Jackson" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Old Fort Jackson</a>.
Savannah River shipwreck
Savannah: America's first planned city? Established in 1733, <a href="https://visitsavannah.com/article/history-savannah" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Savannah claims</a> it is America's first planned city.† Georgia's founder and member of Britain's Parliament, Mr. James Oglethorpe designed the layout of Savannah, which was the first settlement in 1733 of the brand-new colony of Georgia. The Oxford graduate envisioned a land where the liberal ideals of the Enlightenment could be realized. The <a href="https://www.asce.org/about-civil-engineering/history-and-heritage/historic-landmarks/city-plan-of-savannah#:~:text=The city plan of Savannah, emulated by urban planners today." rel="noreferrer nofollow">American Society of Civil Engineers observes</a> of Savannah's original city layout: "The repetitive non-hierarchal placement of wards, squares, and equal-sized lots points to the utopian ideals of the colony." -- †Note: With due respect to the deeply historical and great city of Savannah, <a href="https://connecticuthistory.org/towns-page/new-haven/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">New Haven, Connecticut (est. 1638) says it is America's first planned city</a>. And didn't William Penn do something with Philadelphia? Correct me if I'm wrong but I also vaguely recall that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_St._Augustine,_Florida" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Saint Augustine in Florida</a> (est. 1565) predated Jamestown and Plymouth settlements. Besides a big European-style brick fort, didn't it have a planned Spanish grid layout? But hey, Spanish-colony and Catholic. Doesn't count, right?😉 Having said that, this tourist saw a clear difference between the Enlightenment-inspired layout of Georgia's Savannah (see American Society of Civil Engineers comment above: e.g. non-hierarchical, parks equally available for each, abolitionist, equal-sized property plots) and Florida's pre-Enlightenment settlement of Saint Augustine.
Gingerbread house with lemon frosting Gingerbread House (1899), Savannah, Georgia
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DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 52
DAUFUSKIE IS
SC
29915-0052

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MID # 8404500171
Name DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311752504
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.125614, -80.849244
CODES FIPS State Code: 45
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 002101
US Census Block: 1015