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

This class uses a random draw waitlist selection for participation, with participants being notified on January 27, 2026. If selected, you'll be notified and must pay a $10 tour fee to confirm your spot. If not selected, you'll stay on the waitlist and will be contacted if a space opens. 

Please do not show up unless you've been confirmed and paid - stand by admittance is no longer allowed.

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

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This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.