DAUFUSKIE ISLAND LOWCOUNTRY MUSEUM

BLUFFTON, SC

Savannah: from Georgia's anti-slavery founding to its 1860 pro-slavery secession sentiment I used Photoshop for a clearer black & white image as well as cleaned up the white border of <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.19610" rel="noreferrer nofollow">this historical 1860 lithograph archived in the U.S. Library of Congress</a>. 

In February of 2024 I stood for quite some time at night here in front of an obelisk at Savannah's Johnson Square to photograph city hall lights. Scouting out the site earlier in the day, I heard a history tour group in front of the square's obelisk tell a story about Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Green, who was buried under that monument. I wish I had discovered this historical image of the immediate aftermath of the Presidential election that preceded the Civil War before I stood here. It would have informed my photography.

The following words are the Library of Congress' description of this lithograph.

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Title: The first flag of independence raised in the South, by the citizens of Savannah, Ga. November 8th, 1860 / drawn by Henry Cleenewerck, Savannah, Ga. ; lithographed by R.H. Howell, Savannah, Ga.

Summary
A view of the public meeting in Johnson Square, Savannah, prompted by news of Lincoln's election, where a resolution was adopted for a state secession convention. In the nocturnal scene, the square is crowded with animated spectators surrounding an obelisk, where a banner emblazoned with the image of a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Our Motto Southern Rights, Equality of the States, Don't Tread on Me" is displayed. The scene is lit by fireworks and a bonfire. The old City Exchange building is visible beyond the monument. Unlike copies of the print described in "The Confederate Image" and "Citizens in Conflict," the Library's impression of this image was printed from only one stone (black). It is inscribed in the lower left margin area: "Presented by Jos Prendergast to John Devereaux Nov 1860. J. P. helped to make the above Banner and himself painted the lettering thereon."

Names
Howell, R. H., lithographer
Cleenewerck, Henry, artist
Created / Published
[Savannah, Ga. : s.n., 1860]

Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication.
Savannah: from Georgia's anti-slavery founding to its 1860 pro-slavery secession sentiment Credit: sniggie

Daufuskie Island Lowcountry Museum is located on Daufuskie Island, just off the coast of South Carolina in Bluffton. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique history and culture of the Gullah-Geechee people who have lived on the island for hundreds of years.

The museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits that explore the island’s past and present. Visitors can learn about the island’s diverse history, from the presence of Native American tribes to the arrival of European settlers. Visitors can also explore the African-American experience on the island, including the Gullah-Geechee culture and its influences on the island’s cuisine, music, and art.

The museum also houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the island’s history, including photographs, maps, and documents. Visitors can also explore the island’s flora and fauna, with a focus on the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of special events and programs, such as lectures, workshops, and family-friendly activities. The museum also serves as a hub for the Daufuskie Island Heritage Preserve, a collaborative effort between the Daufuskie Island Preservation Society and the Beaufort County Historical Society.

The Daufuskie Island Lowcountry Museum is open to the public, and admission is free. It is a great place to explore the unique culture of the Gullah-Geechee people and the history of Daufuskie Island.

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND LOWCOUNTRY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BLUFFTON SC. US MID #8404500192

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 202 from tax period 201312 (YYYYMM).

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DAUFUSKIE ISLAND LOWCOUNTRY MUSEUM
50 BUSHS BRANCH RD
BLUFFTON
SC
29909-4109

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DAUFUSKIE ISLAND LOWCOUNTRY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404500192
Name DAUFUSKIE ISLAND LOWCOUNTRY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 461755721
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 202
REVENUE 202
LAT/LONG 32.315759, -80.895636
CODES FIPS State Code: 45
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 002201
US Census Block: 1004