Awendaw, South Carolina, is near Mount Pleasant and nestled along the eastern edge of the Francis Marion National Forest and western edge of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Residents enjoy all the amenities and conveniences of the city while still maintaining a charming, urban feel. Surrounded by trees and untouchable land, Awendaw creates an ideal environment of laid-back privacy with more space while still being minutes away from North Mount Pleasant. Named by the Sewee Native American tribe and is home to their oyster shell mounds. The town was later settled in 1696 by settlers from Salem, Massachusetts, and was officially established in 1992.

The town of Awendaw is ideal for residents who love spending time outdoors, whether it’s at the beach, hiking, boating and more. There are also several education opportunities, including the Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center, which showcases the valuable ecosystems nearby with interactive exhibits, wolf reunion area, birds of prey rehabilitation center, and more. Several annual events are held that celebrate the local environment and seafood, including the Town’s Annual Blue Crab Festival, the Sewee Association’s Annual Oyster Roast, the Annual Bulls Bay Nature Festival, and Awendaw Green, which is a weekly laid-back outdoor music event showcasing local and regional music scene.

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