Course Title: (HIS208) HISTORY AND TOUR OF DATAW RUINS

Delve into Dataw Island's rich history, from the American Indian era through the days of Spanish exploration. Learn about the legend of King Dataw and the proprietary period leading to the antebellum plantation era of indigo and Sea Island cotton. Explore the preserved land that the National Register of Historic Places calls ''the most complete example of a 19th-century Sea Island cotton plantation in the country.'' 

NOTE: The instructor recommends grabbing lunch at the Morgan River Grill at the Dataw Marina after the tour!

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

 Course Information: HIS208 RANDOM DRAW (notified after Jan 26) OR SOLD OUT with a waitlist available

Schedule: March 18, 2026
Only 29 days left to register!
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm EDT
Tour Fee: Member : $10.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Joe Roney

Facility Detail

Dataw Island Ruins
285 Dataw Drive
St Helena Island, SC 29920

Facility Resources
Google map link to the Dataw Island ruins tour : https://maps.app.goo.gl/JLd2rrHB4FVChRT39

Dataw Island Ruins