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June 2024 by Gene
Incredibly well-researched and educational museum. The number of artifacts they have in here is truly impressive as is work done to preserve and protect the items. Historical timelines and context are given throughout. As we all know, the history of Edisto island, of the state of South Carolina, of the entire Southeast from the perspective of a white, Southern-raised visitor is incredibly sobering. I can't come up with a word that truly describes it. Appalling? Sickening? Horrific? But on the other side, the resilience, the bravery, the ingenuity, the *mercy* of Black communities both past and present is incredible to behold. All visitors to Edisto should visit this museum and set aside a good hour to take it all in.
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May 2024 by Joe Styer (Resource Mobility)
Very informational with a lot of artifacts.
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October 2023 by DeAnna Dinges
Fun place to visit. Learned some interesting things about the culture and found some unique gifts
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October 2023 by NECA Johnson
Great small museum with a nice exhibit on the Gullah Geechee
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October 2023 by Rutledge Family
What a gem! We are not local but have been visiting Edisto for many years. I love learning about the history of the island and the museum is full of interesting information, displays, and artifacts. I'm thankful for the efforts of those who work to preserve the history of Edisto and share it with future generations. The gift shop is small but has some cool items. Definitely worth a visit!
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June 2023 by Chuck Freeman
To heavy on the black history. Everything else is minor. Typical of all museums now days.
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November 2022 by Chris Knowlton
A neat little museum on Edisto. Admission is only $8 for adults and $5 for children. A lot of information about Edisto Island and slavery pre-civil war and after.
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November 2022 by D Harrell
This is a hidden gem on the island. Staff is so friendly and even my kids loved it. They had a scavenger hunt for the kids to complete and they each got a fossil for completing it. The history and artifacts on display is fascinating. They also have beautiful artwork on display with prints for sale. It's pretty small but worth the trip. They even have a little free library and bench under a gorgeous tree to relax.
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November 2021 by Jessica Lindberg
What a great find for a rainy day! They have a deep collection of artifacts from multiple eras in Edisto history, and the docents are super kind & knowledgeable. It also had a surprisingly unique & fun gift shop!
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November 2021 by Paul Tedder
Stopped to visit but did not want to spend $8 per person. Gift shop was nice though. Would have paid $6 though. Maybe I’m too cheap because I would have liked to learn more about the area’s history.
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November 2021 by Ms. Royal
This is a nice place to stop on the way to Edisto Beach. I gladly paid $8. to a non profit for the interesting displays, the friendly guide and great gift shop. And cry me a river, anti-maskers.
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November 2021 by Carol Wells
The staff was extremely friendly. The museum, though small, was very interesting. The gift shop is excellent. Take $$$ or your charge card.?
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November 2021 by Raymond Steele
Didn't go in. Masks are required for all visitors, even though I am vaccinated. I am not paying $8.00 to walk around a small museum, if I have to wear a mask.
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November 2021 by Connie Cooley
Very enjoyable and interesting museum. We'll definitely go again when in the area.
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November 2021 by Mary Ventola
Intersting place to learn more the Sea Island area of Yonges Island and primarily Edisto Island. Small but informative.
