Gone but not forgotten
Remembering Norm Galli And his special gift to the owner of the Packard that rolled into the lagoon. Story by Lindsey Harrell + Photography by Arno Dimmling When we think …
5 Minute History – Made on HHI
Story by Richard Thomas The label “Made on HHI” is hardly a phrase you would think would apply to anything other than some food products that came into existence about …
5 Minute History: The Lowcountry’s Latin roots
Story by Richard Thomas Latin roots on Hilton Head and in the area are deeper than one might first suspect. After Native Americans, people from Spain appear to have been …
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5-minute history: Hilton Head’s English Sea Dogs
Story by Richard Thomas Hilton Head’s earliest history was dominated by visits of English, French and Spanish rovers of many kinds. Some searched for fresh water and game to reprovision …
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Wayback Lowcountry: Spartina grass rafts
By Michele Roldán-Shaw The Sandbar, aka Redneck Riviera, is a local phenomenon that has loomed large in the lives of natives and newcomers alike. A mere humble strip of sand …
Hot times in Hilton Head’s history
Story by Richard Thomas + Photos by Daisy Dow The hottest times in Hilton Head’s history are probably not due to atmospheric conditions but are likely attributable to the fires …
How to choose art for your home
Lowcountry art gallery owner Ben Whiteside gives us his best advice for choosing art. Story By Michaela Satterfield Wandering into The Red Piano Art Gallery in Bluffton is like …
5-minute history: Alcohol in Hilton Head’s past
Story by Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort Country, SC at the Forefront of …
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Hilton Head’s untold history
Revisiting lesser-known events and individuals who contributed to the Island’s fascinating story. Stories by Richard Thomas During the 500-year span of Hilton Head’s recorded history, many well-known people have been …
Unknown stories of Bluffton
Uncovering A historic small town’s lesser-known past. Stories by Barry Kaufman As a town, Bluffton can be somewhat hard to pigeonhole. For years, the narrative was that it was a …