Sol Legare Island (S.C.)

Abstract The Avery Research Center Sea Islands oral histories collection contains 50 individual oral history interviews conducted by Avery Research Center employees with people who are from the South Carolina and Georgia Sea Islands or lived and worked in the sea islands while adults. Some of the oral histories donated to the Avery Research Center, but not conducted by Avery Research Center employees, are also included in this collection. A wide range of topics are discussed in these oral histories...

Abstract The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge No. 767 was founded in 1905 by residents of the Sol Legare community of James Island. The building, which housed the Lodge and became the center of member and community activities, was constructed in 1915. The Lodge was created as a mutual benefit and fraternal society, which served as a safety net and provided many necessary services for members and area residents. Edward Wilder, Jr. served as the Lodge’s first President.The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge...