Dewees Island, Charleston, SC

Local Gifts Worth Sharing

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:November 28, 2020
Post category:All

Not sure exactly how to approach this holiday season? Here are some ideas from local folks that might make the season brighter AND put a little good into the world.…

New Coloring Book is a kid-to-kid Island Orientation

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:September 12, 2020
Post category:All

We are so excited to announce the new arrival of our coloring books. These were designed by Allie Ryder and Sarah Sullivan, both High School seniors this fall. Sarah is…

UPDATE: Storm Over – NO Longer Broadcasting: Hurricane / Tropical Storm Isaias — LIVE camera feeds from Dewees Island, Charleston, SC

Post author:reggiefairchild
Post published:August 3, 2020
Post category:All

The first band of the storm came passed us at 9:28 a.m. prompting us to get our storm cameras running and work on some other preparations. We plan to broadcast…

More than a Neighborhood

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:May 22, 2020
Post category:All / Island Living

I suppose it's time for a quarantine update for those readers who haven't been to the island for a while. Life continues, with some modifications, including the ferry schedule. But…

Some Quick Nature Videos

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:April 18, 2020
Post category:All / Dewees Island Field Guide

Like everyone else on the planet, we're under a stay at home order here on the island. Luckily, we have a lot of open space for exercising and just watching…

The Sewee and Predecessors: the Earliest Inhabitants of Dewees

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:March 31, 2020
Post category:All / Archives / Dewees History / History

We usually begin our history of Dewees with the Sewee tribe, the group of native Americans who lived in the area when the Europeans arrived. The earliest human residents of…

Wood Ducks

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:March 21, 2020
Post category:All / Birds / Dewees Island Conservancy

The first time I saw a wood duck on Dewees, I was all alone in the Conservation area looking for Blue-Winged Teal. I couldn’t believe the amazing colors on this…

Introducing “Dispatches from Dewees” by Monica Graff

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:March 19, 2020
Post category:All

New resident Monica Graff has been writing a blog called Dispatches from Dewees, and you really need to check it out! One of the best parts of selling real estate…

Island Artist Esther Piazza Doyle

Post author:Carey Sullivan
Post published:March 13, 2020
Post category:All / Arts Council Exhibits

Giving through Art Artists are givers. Through their art, they share with the world their talent and bring focus to the beauty in the world, both large and small. Esther…

Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana

Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
Post published:March 5, 2020
Post category:All / Dewees Island Conservancy / Plants / Trees

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a common native plant here in the South Carolina Lowcountry. It can grow to be a relatively tall tree, topping out at about 60…