On November 26th, the Hutchinson Heritage Foundation (HHF) was awarded a grant from the Edisto Island Lions Club along with several other non-profit organizations that faithfully serve the people of Edisto Island. Since1958, the Edisto Island Lions Club has raised more than $500,000 dollars (through BINGO) and has distributed these funds to Edisto Island's non profits organizations, individuals and families in need. We salute & celebrate them for their continued commitment in making Edisto Island a better place. Represenitives of 10 Edisto Island Nonprofits received checks totaling $18,000 from the Edisto Island Lions Club in the November 26th meeting. Recipients include: Edisto Seniors Edisto Beach Loggerhead Turtle Project Edisto Island Art Guild Young Naturalists (E I Open Land Trust) Edisto Island Youth Recreation Edisto Island Y. Rec. Panther Packs FRESPACE Edisto Island Community Clinic Lowcountry Food Bank (Allen AME Church) The Hutchinson Heritage Foundation Pictured are some HHF board members (Greg Estevez, Cheryl Estevez, Josie Olsvig, Mike Edisto Vito and Denzel Wright) who attended their annual award ceremony and dinner.

HHF Partners with Botany Bay Ecotours To Make A Difference On Edisto Island

On June 13, 2023, a cemetery was discovered on Botany Bay Plantation & Wildlife Preserve. This hallowed ground has cradled our Edisto Island ancestors for centuries. This cemetery will now be preserved for future generations to visit, research and honor. It is imperative that we, as a community, come together to honor our ancestors with a sacred ceremony. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and The Hutchinson Heritage Foundation have set aside April 5, 2024, as the day to officially recognize and celebrate our dear loved ones. We are partnering with several agencies and persons throughout the Gullah Geechee Corridor to properly show homage in a more respectful and dignified manner. We ask that you make plans to join in person or online.