Daufuskie Island, SC
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Briefly Daufuskie
Issue No. 81 | Summer
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From Birds of Daufuskie
Historic Frances Jones House Nears Completion
Spring is in full swing here on Daufuskie.The birds are in breeding plumage and singing loudly trying to attract mates! Make sure to swing by the Melrose Rookery to see many of the wading birds in their nests. Please don’t get too close as that may force some of the moms to inadvertently kick an egg or chick out of the nest.
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hen summer strikes Daufuskie, visitors come from all over to see all the island has to offer. And this summer, tourists and islanders will have a new way to experience the island’s beautiful beaches and unique Gullah culture. The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, South Carolina’s statewide organization interested in protecting, preserving and advocating for our state’s historic structures, is launching its Daufuskie Endangered Places Program, which will introduce tourists to Gullah history and roots while preserving some of Daufuskie Island’s most significant home places. How does the Daufuskie Endangered Places Program work? Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation has partnered with descendants of original Gullah families who have owned these homes for generations. The Trust then leases the homes from the owners, rehabilitates the
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homes in a manner that respects the historic integrity of the structure, then rents the home to travelers who want to experience the Gullah heritage and Daufuskie Island’s natural beauty. The homeowners gain a renovated, livable structure when many of these homes had been in disrepair and can enjoy their See JONES on page 4