Historic Sullivan's Island Tour Guide

Sullivan's Island has had a unique place in the history of South Carolina from the very beginning. As a fortress, it provided protection from enemies. It also served as a lazaretto, becoming a main corridor through which slaves entered America. However, its most enduring role has been as a place of escape. In the nineteenth century, it provided refuge for those avoiding the epidemics plaguing the city, and in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, it has been a destination for those seeking a relaxing vacation. Native Cindy Lee traces the island's singular past, drawing on her experience as a guide to the city of Charleston. She uses the buildings to illustrate the stories of the people who lived and worked on Sullivan's Island for over three centuries.

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