Significant Native Island contributors
How much do you really know about significant Native Islanders who lived between the late 1800s and 2000?Â
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The Ebenezer Incident
In 1864 Many Black families were left to drown. Here’s the story of the Ebenezer Incident.
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Armed Black troops in South Carolina
Many enslaved South Carolina men earned their freedom through service.
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Historic figures Clara Barton, Harriett Tubman and Robert Smalls helped shape local history
It might be well known that South Carolina played a major part in the foundational elements of the Civil War, but Beaufort County, and especially Hilton Head and Bluffton, were pivotal players in the Union’s victory.
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School’s in
Penn School — located on St. Helena Island — was built and developed by Northern missionaries Laura M. Towne and Ellen Murray. It was among the initial schools opened as part of the movement to aid the difficult transition from slavery to freedom.
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Official Mensa® Challenge – February 2023
Take this month’s Mensa quiz. Answers are at the bottom – no cheating! See how many you can get right and determine if you are Mensa brilliant.
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5-Minute History: Islands of change
The Sea Islands are constantly changing, as are their inhabitants. Story by Richard Thomas + illustration by Megan Goheen Sea…
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Official Mensa® Challenge – January 2023
Are you ready for Mensa? American Mensa is where brilliance belongs – it’s where friendships are forged for life, business…
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Adopt this Pet
Adopt a pet from the Hilton Head Humane and your family and heart will be complete. There are many animals in need of a forever home.
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Morning Glory Homestead
This family farm on St. Helena Island embodies the history and customs of Sea Island residents. Story + Photography By…
