Seashore Farmers’ Lodge No. 767

The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge No. 767 (circa 1915) is significant as an illustration of the importance of fraternal orders in the cultural life of the Lowcountry African American community in the early 20thcentury. The Lodge provided, as its creed mandated, support for its members and a celebration of life with music and recreation. Lodge members were small farmers, bound together by familial and community ties.

KEYWORDS: NATIONAL REGISTER, JAMES ISLAND, CHARLESTON, GULLAH GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR