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DIHS: “The Barbados and Carolinas Model – Shared Influences”

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

Join the Daniel Island Historical Society as they unpack fascinating new chapters about the Barbados-Carolinas connection. Our island’s namesake Robert Daniell, born in England in 1646, was a captain of ships that traveled between London, Barbados, and Charles Towne before settling on Daniel Island. Guest speaker Rhoda Green will explore the "Barbados Model" constructed in […]

Robert Daniell Birthday Party

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

JOIN IN FOR ROBERT DANIELL’S 377th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! Don’t miss the Daniel Island Historical Society's tribute to our island’s namesake – Gov. Robert Daniell! DIHS will be celebrating his 377th birthday along with his British heritage at this very special event. Get ready for a jolly good time! Join in for cake, treats, and refreshments […]

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DIHS Program: Lowcountry at High Tide

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

If you’re one of those folks who check rain forecasts and tide tables before driving downtown, you won’t want to miss our April 18 program. Join the Daniel Island Historical Society as they welcome Christina Rae Butler for a very informative and timely program on tidal history. Ms. Butler will provide an illustrated overview of […]

DIHS: “GIRL POWER: Celebrating Charleston Women in History!”

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

What do Septima Poinsette Clark, Gertrude Legendre (Gertie), and Martha Daniell Logan all have in common? They were each groundbreaking women whose achievements broke down barriers and paved the way for others to succeed. The daughter of a former slave, Clark was a pioneer in education who valiantly fought for equal rights. A spy during […]

The Cainhoy Peninsula’s Role in Winning the Revolutionary War

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

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 of sustaining the British occupation of Charleston? And how did the natural environment and disease affect military control of the Cainhoy Peninsula? Get the answers […]

The Goose Creek Men…Founding Fathers of the Deep South

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The founding fathers of the Deep South landed in the Carolina Colony in 1670. The seafarers on that first ship, as well as immigrants arriving in subsequent months and years, pushed inland from the briny tidal lands of the peninsula to claim swathes of arable properties spanning both sides of a “broad and stately creek” […]

“The Misadventures of a Ghostorian – Walking the Line Between the Living and the Dearly Departed”

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

Join the Daniel Island Historical Society for this not-to-be-missed spooktacular October program, just in time for Halloween! Retired homicide investigator turned author Bruce Orr will present “The Misadventures of a Ghostorian – Walking the Line Between the Living and the Dearly Departed” on Tuesday, October 18, from 7-8 pm in the Parish Hall at Church […]

Mapping Charleston’s Black Burial Grounds

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) has been awarded an African American Civil Rights grant by the National Park Service to launch the “Mapping Charleston’s Black Burial Grounds initiative.” The PSC’s objective is to advance a community-led, open-source mapping project to produce a comprehensive inventory of Black burial grounds in the City of Charleston, including […]

Daniel Island Garden Club

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Daniel Island Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 9th, at 3:00 p.m. in the annex of Holy Cross Church. The speaker is Perry Gaskins from Beautiful Day Gardens. His topic is "Growing Daylilies in the Low Country." Contact Linda Price at lmcwpr@gmail with questions.

Daniel Island Garden Club

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

On February 9th, Mark Motley from Wild Birds Unlimited in Mount Pleasant will be speaking about "Preparing Your Yard for National Wildlife Certification." Six lucky members will win bluebird houses in their monthly raffle. Please contact Linda Price at lmcwpr@gmail.com with questions.

The Charleston Tea Party

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Daniel Island Historical Society kicks off 2022 with Guest speaker: John Young, author of The Charleston Tea Party. John also serves as operations manager for the Powder Magazine. Why was there a parliamentary duty on a common grocery item? What happened to the cargo of tea that was shipped to Charleston? Why were three […]

Daniel Island Garden Club

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

Shannon Stambaugh from Green Roots Gardening will discuss flower box and container gardening design at January's Daniel Island Garden Club meeting. New members are always welcome. Contact Linda Price  lmcwpr@gmail.com with any questions.

Exploring Berkeley County History

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

Ever wonder how Berkeley County got its name? Who was known as “The Swamp Fox” and what was Berkeley County’s role in the American Revolution? What was Native American life like in our area thousands of years ago – and what remnants of that important history remain? How do the Cainhoy peninsula and Daniel Island […]

Daniel Island Garden Club

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Daniel Island Garden Club meets monthly offering residents the opportunity to learn about gardening through speakers, field trips, and the exchange of information among members. Join them in November for an informative talk about Holiday Decorating. Their presenter is Staci Lantz from Imagine Home.

Daniel Island Garden Club

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Daniel Island Garden Club meets monthly offering residents the opportunity to learn about gardening through speakers, field trips, and the exchange of information among members. Join them in October for an informative talk about using Native Plants in Landscape Design. Their presenter is Tara Josub from Urbanna Landscaping, "Elegant Landscape Design that Connects People […]

Daniel Island Garden Club Meeting

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Daniel Island Garden Club is resuming in-person meetings at 3 PM on the second Wednesday of each month at Holy Cross Church Parish Hall. They have an exciting roster of upcoming guests, events and field trips. Each meeting will consist of a presentation on garden-related topics, social time with refreshments, and a raffle. Some […]

Church of the Holy Cross Blood Drive

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

Church of the Holy Cross is sponsoring a blood dive from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Parish Hall at 299 Seven Farms Drive. You may sign up on-line at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "Holy CrossDI". All donors will receive FREE COVID Antibody Testing and receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card via email.

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The 1969 Charleston Hospital Workers Strike

Church of the Holy Cross Parish Hall 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, SC

The Daniel Island Historical Society has a terrific, and terrifically relevant, program coming up Tuesday, February 18. Journalist Carolyn Murray and Citadel History Prof Kerry Taylor will fill us in on the 1969 Charleston Hospital Worker’s Strike. Today that hospital is MUSC. The strike was a dramatic moment in the local unfolding of the Civil Rights […]