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An 1884 Gullah praise-house church still holding services - white clapboard, hand-hewn pews, and one of the island's oldest congregations.

First Union African Baptist Church

Historic Sites · Daufuskie Free 4.8

First Union African Baptist Church on Daufuskie Island invites visitors to step inside an 1884 Gullah praise-house still holding services. Its white clapboard walls and hand-hewn pews offer a glimpse into one of the island's oldest congregations. This historic church provides a free and deeply meaningful experience.

Dining nearby

The QuarterdeckSeafood · $$4.3 mi · ~10 min driveCoastSeafood · $$$5.4 mi · ~13 min driveZunzibarSeafood · $$6.1 mi · ~15 min driveBack River BreweryBar6.7 mi · ~16 min driveRiver HouseBar · $$$7.0 mi · ~17 min driveThe Deck Beach Bar and KitchenSeafood · $$7.1 mi · ~17 min drive

Things to do nearby

Mary Fields SchoolHistoric Sites · FreeWalkableSchool Grounds CoffeeEat & Drink · PaidWalkableDaufuskie BluesFamily & Recreation · PaidWalkableDaufuskie Island Rum CompanyFamily & Recreation · Paid0.5 mi · ~2 min drive

While you're here

Lantern Parade 2026Sat, Nov 14 · Festivals6.9 mi · ~17 min driveFish and Grits Music FestivalSat, Oct 3 · Festivals7.6 mi · ~18 min driveBlufftemberFest – Bluffton’s Oktoberfest CelebrationFri, Sep 25 · Festivals8.7 mi · ~21 min drive
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