Join the Dataw Historic Foundation
- The Sams Plantation Complex Tabby Ruins on Dataw Island is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and represents one of the most intact examples of an early nineteenth-century plantation community in the United States.
- The rich history of Dataw Island and the Sams Plantation Ruins adds unique historical significance and charm to Dataw Island and is one of the top reasons why new residents move to Dataw.
- The Dataw Island Owners Association has designated the Dataw Historic Foundation as the custodian of all Dataw historic structures, artifacts, and archives. Since its inception as a Foundation in 1998, DHF and its members have funded nearly $200,000 in structural preservation efforts.
- The DHF History & Learning Center (built in 2016 and located next to the ruins) offers a wealth of history about Dataw Island dating back thousands of years. Currently, there are many artifacts, paintings, and photos on display, with more exhibits added yearly.
- Annual fundraising is essential to maintain and preserve the structural integrity of the ruins, as well as to expand and create more displays in the History & Learning Center.
- You can visit the Dataw Historic Foundation’s website at www.datawhistory.org, watch a video tour, and learn more about our island’s historic timeline.
- DHF has produced three impressive publications, including Dataw, No Ordinary Place, a beautifully illustrated coffee-table book about the rich history of Dataw Island. It is available in local bookstores ore from DHF Board members. Also, the DHF Brochure features the history of Dataw Island; and Step Back in Time describes a walking tour of the Sams Plantation complex. Both are available for free at the History & Learning Center.
- DHF is the largest volunteer organization on Dataw Island. Membership is available at several levels, starting at $40 per household. Your membership contribution is a tax-deductible donation to a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- DHF sponsors two popular dinner events each year – the Oyster Roast in the spring and the Lowcountry Shrimp Boil in the fall. Because space is limited, these events are for DHF members only.
- Your membership will help us continue to be a responsible custodian of the historic treasures we have here on Dataw Island.
An exceptional organization that has made a significant contribution to this island through its preservation efforts.
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