Daniel Island Historical Society

Due to forecasts of severe weather we are pushing back our next program a week. More at dihistoricalsociety.com/calendar-of-ev…

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Mark your calendars for this exciting event sponsored by the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World Program in partnership with the Preservation Society of South Carolina, Charleston Museum, Native American Studies Center, and the Clemson Historic Preservation Program.

Design unveiled for Robert Smalls monument on SC Statehouse grounds postandcourier.com/politics/south… via @postandcourier

Have you seen the January newsletter? Some great programs coming up. mailchi.mp/8b1f01eb0b9f/s…

Eighth graders at Daniel Island School show their take on Dave the Potter at a recent student art show. To learn more about DIHS programs to support local teachers and students check our blog at dihistoricalsociety.com/.../local-stud…

Two chances for a special members-only tour of Fort Sumter led by board member Rich Dorval...February 19 and March 19. Full details at dihistoricalsociety.com/.../2-more-mem…

Leigh Jones Handal, the author of this article, will be our speaker at our March 18 program , "Charleston's Amazing Women of History." Learn more at dihistoricalsociety.com/.../charleston…...

When did the Civil War begin? Most say April 1861, but many historians say it started earlier. postandcourier.com/news/civil-war… via @postandcourier

Thanks to Ralph Mancini and the Moultrie NEWS for sharing the invite to our January 21 program. postandcourier.com/moultrie-news/…

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 things coming up in 2025! dihistoricalsociety.com/calendar-of-ev…

Merry Christmas from DIHS

Chag Hanukkah sameach from DIHS!

Heri za Kwanzaa from DIHS!

Resolution reached in lawsuit over public access to Beaufort's Robert Smalls House postandcourier.com/beaufort-count… via @postandcourier

Mitchelville Freedom Park hosts exhibit on Harriet Tubman postandcourier.com/beaufort-count… via @postandcourier

It's easy to not see the deep history that surrounds us. Emma Slaven of the Daniel Island News has a story to open your eyes to the past. thedanielislandnews.com/news/discover-…

Veterans' graves honored at Cainhoy's Old Ruins Cemetery! dihistoricalsociety.com/blog/wreaths-a…

We have two terrific additions to the DIHS Board of Directors....Joy Kelly chairs our Live Oak Adolption program. Bob Morgan is joining as an at large member of the board. More details on both on our website blog at dihistoricalsociety.com/.../dihs-adds-…