We put in at the landing at
Gallivants Ferry and paddle
the same areas that the
"Swamp Fox " Francis Marion
explored and protected. The
abundance of wildlife such as
white tail deer, foxes and birds
are discovered almost
immediately when you begin
your journey. Enjoy the
paddling on your guided tour.
Call Gregory today and set up
your tour (843) 333-8113 or
email imprints@sccoast.net
Gallivants Ferry and paddle
the same areas that the
"Swamp Fox " Francis Marion
explored and protected. The
abundance of wildlife such as
white tail deer, foxes and birds
are discovered almost
immediately when you begin
your journey. Enjoy the
paddling on your guided tour.
Call Gregory today and set up
your tour (843) 333-8113 or
email imprints@sccoast.net
General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion was a
famous Revolutionary war soldier on the Peedee River.
He was born at Goatfield Plantation in St. James
Parish, Berkeley County, near Georgetown SC. When
he was five he moved to George Plantation on Winyah
Bay. Always having a fascination of the tall ships at
Georgetown, Marion became a sailor at age 15. During
his return first voyage from the Caribbean his schooner
was attacked by a whale and was stranded at sea for 5
days without food or water. At age 25 he became a
soldier and fought in the French and Indian War and
later in The American Revolutionary War. He was
giving his nickname by the British due to his fox like
attacks now called guerrilla warfare. Marion would hide
in marshes and bays and surprise attack the British,
then vanish before they could strike back. Marion’s
Soldiers made their own ammunitions and swords
usually carried only three rounds into battle. At
Gallivants Ferry he defeated over 200 Tories. His
hideout on Snow Island and the retreats down the Pee
Dee River and its swap paths is still talked about
today. Artifacts can occasional be found(pewter plates
for bullets or saw blades for swords) but I have never
seen anything that is positively from this era.
famous Revolutionary war soldier on the Peedee River.
He was born at Goatfield Plantation in St. James
Parish, Berkeley County, near Georgetown SC. When
he was five he moved to George Plantation on Winyah
Bay. Always having a fascination of the tall ships at
Georgetown, Marion became a sailor at age 15. During
his return first voyage from the Caribbean his schooner
was attacked by a whale and was stranded at sea for 5
days without food or water. At age 25 he became a
soldier and fought in the French and Indian War and
later in The American Revolutionary War. He was
giving his nickname by the British due to his fox like
attacks now called guerrilla warfare. Marion would hide
in marshes and bays and surprise attack the British,
then vanish before they could strike back. Marion’s
Soldiers made their own ammunitions and swords
usually carried only three rounds into battle. At
Gallivants Ferry he defeated over 200 Tories. His
hideout on Snow Island and the retreats down the Pee
Dee River and its swap paths is still talked about
today. Artifacts can occasional be found(pewter plates
for bullets or saw blades for swords) but I have never
seen anything that is positively from this era.
| The Pee Dee River |
| Beginning the trip at Gallivants ferry |
| Pee Dee River Tour (843)333-8113 |
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| Tour Guide Gregory Johnson demonstrating various paddling technique |
February 26, 1732–February 27, 1795
Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion
Francis Marion - plaque at the
South Carolina statehouse
South Carolina statehouse
General Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal by John
Blake White; his slave Oscar Marion kneels at the left of the group.
Blake White; his slave Oscar Marion kneels at the left of the group.
Beginning the tour at the Gallivants
Ferry Landing
Ferry Landing
Gregory doing his lay back style of paddling
| Gregory & Malcolm leading the pack back |
Galivants Ferry brings back childhood memories
of fishing and fish tales. My father would take me
fishing on the Pee Dee and we would fish for
hours.....sunrise to sunset. He could fish for
hours on end and I just enjoyed spending time
with him and watching the peaceful scenery
while boat riding. I would love pulling up on a
sandbar and having a snack while listening to
fish tales, Indians stories and stories about
Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion. Call for a tour
(843) 333-8113 or Email imprints@sccoast.net
of fishing and fish tales. My father would take me
fishing on the Pee Dee and we would fish for
hours.....sunrise to sunset. He could fish for
hours on end and I just enjoyed spending time
with him and watching the peaceful scenery
while boat riding. I would love pulling up on a
sandbar and having a snack while listening to
fish tales, Indians stories and stories about
Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion. Call for a tour
(843) 333-8113 or Email imprints@sccoast.net
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The Galivants Ferry landing was also used by
many churches for baptising. I recall sitting on
the banks listing to the preacher quote scripture
while listening to the choir rejoicing in hymnals.
many churches for baptising. I recall sitting on
the banks listing to the preacher quote scripture
while listening to the choir rejoicing in hymnals.