♪ Extending across the southern coastline, South Carolina boasts a variety of sea islands, marshlands, and maritime forests.

In fact, this state is home to more barrier islands than any other in the country, excluding Florida.

However, there is one island in particular that stands out amongst the others.

Daufuskie is regarded as one of South Carolina's most enchanting and unique islands.

Now, let's take a look at it... From the Sky!

♪ (soaring music) ♪ ♪ If you type in directions on your GPS to Daufuskie Island, you may have a bit of a problem.

that's because the island is inaccessible by land, and when you can't travel by land, that leaves few alternatives.

The ferry to Daufuskie has been the lifeline for natives and island goers, providing transportation across the Calibogue Sound for decades.

Similarly, before European colonization, Native American tribes such as the Muskogee, also known as the Creek, accessed islands like Daufuskie by canoe to cultivate its natural resources.

Some artifacts found date back as far as 7000 BCE.

In fact, the word "Daufuskie" itself means "Sharp Feather" in the Muskogee language, because of the island's pointed appearance.

♪ The southernmost tip of the island, known as Bloody Point, is one of the most historically significant regions.

Its nomenclature derives from the numerous battles that took place during the Yamasee War.

In 1715, three separate skirmishes broke out in late August between Muskegon tribes and South Carolina colonials.

Today, one of the few remnants on Bloody Point is its lighthouse.

Commissioned by the US Lighthouse service in 1881, the Bloody Point lighthouse marked a portion of the Savannah ship channel, a critical part in southeastern trade in early US history.

This structure is technically the lighthouse keeper's cottage.

Before 1921, there was a 110-foot spire directly behind the cottage, but unfortunately, advancements in technology led to the structure being repurposed and dismantled.

The cottage now serves as a museum and gift shop for visitors offering a glimpse of early sea island life.

♪ Further north, the Haig Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1873 to aid in the navigation of the Calibogue Sound and to help with safe passage between Port Royal Harbor and the Savannah River.

Local legend has it that this lighthouse may have a ghostly occupant.

According to the story, a young woman fell in love with a naval engineer who worked on the lighthouse.

Unfortunately, the romance was short-lived when the engineer suddenly departed one day after work.

Marooned with a broken heart, her spirit still waits for her beloved to return.

Today, the lighthouse accommodates guests at Haig Point, but don't be alarmed if you decide to stay the night.

According to reports, this ghost is a friendly one.

♪ Near the lighthouse, you'll come across a few concrete structures that once served as slave quarters.

These ruins are built with Tabby, a building material made from burning oyster shells and mixing water, sand, and ash.

In the early development of Daufuskie, plantation owners cultivated sea island cotton, a highly sought-after fabric in Europe.

During the Civil War, the Union presence around the Savannah River caused these plantation owners to flee and their land was confiscated.

Freed slaves would then occupy this land and due to its remoteness, communities like the Gullah-Geechee thrived.

In fact, the Gullah Historic District of the island has remained relatively untouched for over a hundred years, containing 18 historic and architecturally significant properties.

There are also a total of 167 homes, predominantly scattered across the oak-wooded areas of the island's west side.

Something noticeable about these homes is they all seem to share the same color scheme.

This pale shade of blue green is known as "haint blue."

Originally made by mixing indigo with paint, it has become an established practice of the Gullah-Geechee.

According to tradition, haint blue mimicked the sky and water where unwanted spirits cannot pass.

As a result, porches, doors, and windows are all painted in this stylish and protective coating.

There are not many places in South Carolina that offer such a broad range of history and natural beauty.

Daufuskie Island's pristine shores and remarkable attractions truly make it an island of wonders when you see it... From the Sky!

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