In early 2009 the Dataw Historic Foundation began the development of the Dataw Heritage Walk as a living legacy to those who have made Dataw the very special place it is today. All Dataw residents, present and past, and long time employees are eligible to purchase a Heritage Brick to be placed in the Dataw Heritage Walk.
The Heritage Walk is at the entrance to the Sams Plantation Ruins. The bricks chosen are similar to the brick fragments from the ruins. Tabby stepping blocks at each end of the walk provide a visual transition of the Heritage Walk to the Sams Plantation Tabby Ruins.
This project is a major fundraiser, initially to help fund the construction of the History & Learning Center and to provide for the establishment of that building’s contents and displays. It continues to support the on-going preservation of the historic ruins site. As of early 2019 about sixty percent of the available spaces for engraved bricks are filled. Donors can buy a brick for themselves, for another or can join together to purchase a brick for someone of significance to the group. In all cases, bricks are engraved with the names of the party and the year they first placed their “footprint” on Dataw, either through purchase of property or employment.
If you are eligible and wish to donate for a Dataw Heritage Brick click here for a brick request form.