Step back in time: the last home from a historic Black settlement on Edisto Island, the Hutchinson House, is opening its doors after a meticulous renovation! Built in 1885 by formerly enslaved Henry Hutchinson, this home stands as a testament to Black land ownership and community resilience during Reconstruction. Hear the incredible story of how Henry, his father James, and other freed families pooled their resources to create a thriving settlement, and how their descendants preserved their legacy. Discover the personal touches within the house, saved from ruin by the Edisto Island Open Land Trust, and prepare to walk through history when it opens as a National Historic House museum in summer 2026, connecting the past to the present.
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