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Sweetgrass Harvesters Come to Dewees Island

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:August 23, 2023
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In early August, we were given a glimpse into sweetgrass harvesting techniques as Lynette Youson brought some basket makers over to Dewees to harvest sweetgrass.  Dewees has allowed harvesting of…

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Archivist Kendall John Expands our Understanding of Island History

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:June 19, 2023
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Kendall's presentation at Huyler House Kendall John gave a presentation on Friday night at the Huyler House, explaining her work cataloging our collection.  One of the things that was most…

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Dewees Island Book Club List of Books

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:April 26, 2023
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The book club meets tonight (Wednesday 4/26) to discuss Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour, by Yelena Lembersky, led by the Westerfields. I could not put this down,…

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Saturday Evening with J. Drew Lanham

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:April 11, 2023
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Dr. J. Drew Lanham to Bring Clemson Students to Dewees One of my favorite things here on Dewees is the connections we have with other institutions and like minded organizations. …

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Read more about the article The Huyler Years: 1923 to 1956

The Huyler Years: 1923 to 1956

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:January 17, 2023
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Back in August, the three Huyler siblings came to visit Dewees Island with their honorary family member Andy.  It was such a delight to hear their stories as they reminisced…

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Hurricane Ian Wrap-up

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:October 13, 2022
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Once again, we were pretty lucky.  It's been two weeks since Hurricane Ian blew through and while we didn't get through it unscathed, we sustained relatively minimal damage. Please support…

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2022 Turtle Season Begins

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:May 11, 2022
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Our 2022 turtle season begins this week, and we’re excited!  Every day from mid-May to mid-August, someone is checking the beaches of South Carolina for sea turtle nests.  The first…

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Read more about the article After 28 years, Beloved Ferry Captain Readies for Retirement

After 28 years, Beloved Ferry Captain Readies for Retirement

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:January 30, 2022
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For 28 years, he has steadfastly piloted the ferry through all kinds of weather between the Isle of Palms and Dewees Island.  He drives school children to school in the…

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Ice, Ice, Baby

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:January 22, 2022
  • Post category:All/Winter

If you're gonna have an ice storm, this is the kind to have.  The temps have dropped below freezing for about 12 hours now, and the light rain that moved…

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Read more about the article A 200 year old Murder Story on Dewees Island

A 200 year old Murder Story on Dewees Island

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:September 15, 2021
  • Post category:All/Dewees History/History

Dr. Nic Butler, the historian for Charleston County Public Library and the author of the fascinating Charleston Time Machine podcast, researched a 200 year old murder on Dewees Island. He…

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