EIOLT News

Help Save the Hutchinson House
January 10, 2018
The Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT) has purchased a very important property on the island that includes 10 acres surrounding an important historic house that was at risk of being lost forever. The property is now protected from any future threat of being developed into a high-density multi-home tract, and the Hutchinson House, which still stands on the site and is one of the oldest intact freedman’s house on Edisto, will be saved. EIOLT’s acquisition ensures the dilapidated home does not crumble to the ground or become demolished by another landowner unaware of the historical significance of the house.
READ MORE ABOUT THE STORY HERE
See the latest update in the Post and Courier story on the installation of a shelter over the house here!
Check out a drone video of the house filmed in November!
See the Post and Courier story on the house here.
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Record Turn Out and Funds Raised
July 01, 2014
The 7th Annual Cocktail Party & Live Auction and Tomato Open Golf Tournament were festive, fun and very successful. Competition was fierce for auction items and for the title of Tomato Open Champs.
Read MoreACE Basin News Honors Our 2013 Successes
The summer ACE Basin News features our Ashe Point Farm and Middleton Plantation easements. Read the full article and learn what else is going on around the basin!
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EIOLT Works To Complete Accreditation Renewal
March 04, 2014
After becoming one of the first land trusts in the state to become accredited nearly 5 years ago, we are in the midst of completing our renewal application.
Read MoreNew Location for Oyster Roast
August 19, 2013
Join us this year at an exciting new location for our Annual Meeting and Oyster Roast!
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EIOLT Hires New Executive Director
April 01, 2013
John Girault has been hired as the new Executive Director at the end of March.
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