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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
The Lowcountry’s history is more than just a catalogue of those who have called it home – it’s a reflection of the American experience, and the unique role our area …
Creative Conversations Have a special artistic talent? Step into LOCAL Life’s and the Hilton Head Island Office of Cultural Affairs’ monthly Creative Conversations spotlight. Go to culturehhi.org/portfolio/artist-of-the-month/ to apply. By …
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The Gullah people have survived on the Carolina sea islands for hundreds of years. By Richard Thomas + Art by Sonja Griffin Evans The term “Gullah” has been used for …