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The Porgy House

This was the Folly Beach second home of Charleston authors Dorothy and Dubose Heyward in the 1930's. Dubose Heyward's novel of a crippled black man, Porgy, and his love for a beautiful but undisciplined Bess served as the story line for George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess. Gershwin spent time at the house in both 1933 and 1934 working on the opera.

It was purchased by Myles and Kathy Glick in 1998 after decades of neglect and, at their expense, has been painstakingly restored to better reflect the period of the 1930's. Kathy Glick is currently giving private tours of the land mark. A link to a Post and Courier article about the house and Kathy's contact information is provided. Copy and paste to your browser if the link doesn't work.

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/dec/08/porgy-house-available-tours-folly-beach/
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Carolyn C. Jones 09-Jan-2015 05:39
Just saw the 1945 movie about George and Ira Gershwin. All this makes me very proud to be a Charlestonian!
Janet 29-Aug-2014 04:12
Entrancing story telling, mesmerizing!
Janet 29-Aug-2014 04:09
Fantastic storytelling, entrancing!
Janet 29-Aug-2014 04:06
Read the book last year, rereading now,(*08.28.14)
Loved it, enjoying it,yet again, would love to visit.
Deb 23-May-2014 14:38
Just finished listening to audio book of Folly Beach by Dorothea Frank Benton. Wanting to get into a Low Country State of Mind before our visit to Charleston in a few weeks. Loved the story and finding the true facts that were integrated. Can't wait to visit!
Deb 23-May-2014 14:36
I just finished the audio book of Folly House by one of my favorite Low Country Authors and learned so much! We are coming to the Charleston area in a few weeks and would love to visit any and all history of this house and of the Heywards.
Denise 20-Mar-2013 16:10
Just read the book, imagined being there - can't wait
Guest 14-Mar-2013 02:57
JUST FINISHED READING FOLLY BEACH, LOVED IT, I CAN'T WAIT TO VIST THE ENTIRE AREA. SOUNDS SO CHARMING.

JAN
Guest 14-Mar-2013 02:56
JUST FINISHED READING FOLLY BEACH, LOVED IT, I CAN'T WAIT TO VIST THE ENTIRE AREA. SOUNDS SO CHARMING.

JAN SALERNO
Karen Weir 17-Jan-2013 16:12
I just read "Folly Beach" and loved it. I am re-reading it now and decided to look up the Porgy House, the poem "Mist", and authors from the original Society of Poets.
Karen
Karen Weir 17-Jan-2013 16:08
I just read "Folly Beach" and loved it. I am re-reading it now and decided to look up the Porgy House, the poem "Mist", and authors from the original Society of Poets.
Karen Weir 17-Jan-2013 16:08
I just read "Folly Beach" and loved it. I am re-reading it now and decided to look up the Porgy House, the poem "Mist", and authors from the original Society of Poets.
marilyn moore 13-Sep-2012 22:43
Visited today...everyone should see this historic, adorable house. Read Dorothea Benton Franks' Folley Beach first...fabulous!
Guest 28-Aug-2012 11:48
Just finished reading the book. Loved it! Seeing the house makes it so real. Robin
Charlene 05-Aug-2012 21:45
Just finished the book and wanted to see the house. Great book!!!
Guest 09-Jul-2012 16:14
Just finished FOLLY BEACH and loved it. Couldn't wait to find pics of The Porgy House to see if it was anything like the pictures in my head as I read...it was! I was thrilled! BJ
Guest 06-Jul-2012 22:54
Reading
the book now..wanted to learn more about the porgy house....interesting..Dolores
Penny 17-Jun-2012 13:27
I'm reading the book now while @ Folly Beach.
Penny 17-Jun-2012 13:27
I'm reading the book now while @ Folly Beach.
Penny 17-Jun-2012 13:27
I'm reading the book now while @ Folly Beach.
Penny 17-Jun-2012 12:41
I'm reading the book now while @Folly @ the Loggerhead House.
Pat 04-Jun-2012 04:32
I just finished the book as well. Awesome! Just had to google it and find pictures.
Cheryl 16-Apr-2012 20:14
I am reading "Folly Beach" and had to see the pictures of Porgy's House.
PauloCGama08-Feb-2012 11:32
Excellent set of images. Great gallery.
Kathy Kerce 01-Feb-2012 17:55
Just finished "Folly Beach" and needed to see pictures of "Porgy House". Love the South Carolina beaches from Hilton Head to Charleston and Dorothea Frank brings back great memories!!
Kathy 02-Jan-2012 08:52
Just read "Folly Beach" by Dorothea Frank Benton and was so glad to see the "Porgy House" where so much of it was set. Thanks!
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