The Island we were staying on had it's own rich history to explore and we took advantage of an island tour the resort offered and then toward the end of our stay, we explored some more on our own.
The Island really didn't get built up until the 1980's when the new "Big Bridge" was built. Before that, it was truly the "low country", supporting a small but hearty group of folks. There are also several plantation homes still being lived in on the island, and one is even open for tours. Many of the plantation homes participate in a open house once a year in the fall - now that would have been neat to see. The Island supports several churches that were founded in the late 1700's and the graveyards were amazing to walk through.
Trinity Church, est 1774
The Island has a beautiful State Park (we walked the beach so we didn't have to pay); a 4600 acre Wildlife Management Area with an amazing beach for shells, walking, birding plus the birding opportunities between beach, marsh and woods; a little museum and a very active community that brings in speakers and talks and what-not. Honestly, I could easily have spent my whole week here and not have gone to Charleston and Savannah, it was that beautiful and relaxing.
Botany Bay WMA
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Beautiful pictures. I love the little church.
If we get up that way, we'll have to check out Edisto.
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