St. Helena Island, South Carolina The Place We Call Home
“On a warm, humid, late summer evening, with a gentle southerly sea breeze from Wallace Creek protecting us from the mosquitoes, my father takes me on a little tour of 'home'. Once the Robert Fuller Plantation (also called Fuller Place) and later called Yard Farm (in Gullah – 'de Ya’d'), there is important history here that I want to capture.”
~`Elizabeth Bishop Later ~
So begins the journey, guided by lifelong St. Helena native and Lowcountry treasure, Sonny Bishop.
Through this sensitive and introspective narrative, made rich by Sonny's personal stories and photographs from his large collection, readers are invited to ponder the meaning of home, the importance of family, and the growth that can come from challenges and adversity.
Feel the sadness of those who lost their Sea Island homes in the Civil War.
Appreciate Dataw Island before it was developed.
Experience Hurricane Gracie, one of the worst hurricanes to impact the South Carolina coast
Learn fascinating South Carolina Sea Island history
Marvel at the beauty, charm, and history of the place we call home.
