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St. Phillips Island
HOURS
Hours and days of operation vary with tours and rentals.
OFFICE
St. Phillips Island is managed through Hunting Island State Park. Hunting Island's office hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sa-Su.
ADMISSION
$8/adult; $5/SC seniors; $4/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
PETS
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St. Phillips Island
Coast
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Programs and Guided Tours:
Coastal Expeditions offers regularly scheduled interpretive tours of the island. These guided experiences focus on the island’s natural and cultural history. Availability varies; visitors should check Coastal Expeditions’ website for current offerings.
When renting the Turner House, visitors have access to a wide range of ranger-led interpretive programs, which may include kayaking, birding, interpretive hikes, coastal ecology programs, and other educational experiences. -
Native American History:
The island contains ancient shell middens, which were used historically by Native Americans to deposit oyster shells and other refuse, providing important evidence of long-term human use of the coastal environment.
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Historical Significance:
The island remains a largely undisturbed landscape and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1986. A conservation easement was put on the island in 1983.
- Designation: National Natural Landmark
- When & How PRT Acquired: The island was purchased by the state of South Carolina from Ted Turner in 2017.
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