How important were Daniel Island and the greater Cainhoy Peninsula to the British “Southern Strategy” to conquer America during the Revolutionary War? What role did these areas play in terms […]
In recognition of Black History Month, join the Daniel Island Historical Society on Tuesday, February 21st from 7-8 pm, at the Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island, for […]
Join DIHS at 7 pm, Tuesday, October 17 to learn the rich history of Charleston's Naval Base and shipyard and the impact it had on the Lowcountry. Their programs are free and open to all. They meet at the Parish Hall of Church of the Holy Cross, 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island.
Charleston is built on its history....but much of that history has disappeared...civil war bombardment, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and development have all left their mark. Join DIHS at 7 pm, on November 21 to learn about "Lost Charleston." This program is free and open to all.
"Let's Try Love: African American History through the Performing Arts" In commemoration of Black History Month, join the Daniel Island Historical Society (DIHS) for a special Q&A discussion with Donald O’Conner, founder and director of the Watoto Academy for the Performing Arts. This event, held in partnership with Bishop England High School, will take place […]
March is Women’s History Month and the Daniel Island Historical Society will celebrate it with “RAISING REVOLUTIONARIES: Eliza Lucas Pinckney and Her Sons” at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 19th at the Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall. Her sons, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and Thomas Pinckney, were both among the Founding Fathers. Charles signed […]
Join the Daniel Island Historical Society as the Charleston Museum's Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman shares highlights from their nearly 10,000-piece costume and textile collection. Through individual objects worn by both the notable and the unknown in our city’s history, she will speak about the evolution of garments and styles from the Colonial era […]
Those laid to rest in Charleston’s old burial grounds have much to tell when it comes to Holy City history! Join the Daniel Island Historical Society as they welcome guest speaker Patrick Harwood, author of “Stories from the Underground: The Churchyards of Charleston” on Tuesday, May 21, from 7-8 pm at Church of the Holy […]
As part of their deepening relationship with the Berkeley 250 organization, the Daniel Island Historical Society (DIHS) is pleased to be sponsoring a presentation by author Bill Segars on the book he co-authored with Jim Neal entitled CHURCHES IN SOUTH CAROLINA BURNED DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A PICTORIAL GUIDE. For an advance opportunity to check […]
Fort Sumter. Charleston. April 1861. The bombardment and surrender of Sumter were only the beginning of the story. Both sides understood the military significance of the fort and the busy seaport, which played host to one of the longest most complicated, and fascinating campaigns of the entire Civil War. Join the Daniel Island Historical Society […]
