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Hilton Head’s untold history

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…

Unknown stories of Bluffton

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…

May the course be with you

May the course be with you

Bluffton’s Bryson Nimmer takes on the RBC Heritage By Maddie Bane The Heritage Classic Foundation has awarded Bluffton native Bryson…

Bridgerton-inspired design ideas to transform your home

Bridgerton-inspired design ideas to transform your home

Obsessed with Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton? Transform your space into 19th-century England with these Bridgerton-inspired home decor elements from Homes.com. …

Unknown stories of Bluffton: Rosie: How Bluffton reshaped child-labor laws

Unknown stories of Bluffton: Rosie: How Bluffton reshaped child-labor laws

Story By Barry Kaufman Rosie: How Bluffton reshaped child-labor laws It was around 1913 when Rosie Berdych unwittingly became the…

Hilton Head Myths & Misconceptions: Lighthouse keepers’ cottages and the Great Sea Island Hurricane of 1893

Hilton Head Myths & Misconceptions: Lighthouse keepers’ cottages and the Great Sea Island Hurricane of 1893

Story by Richard Thomas Lighthouse keepers’ cottages and the Great Sea Island Hurricane of 1893 Since its history began to…

Unknown stories of Bluffton: Eulogy for the Secession Oak

Unknown stories of Bluffton: Eulogy for the Secession Oak

Story + Photos By Eddy Hoyle Originally I wrote a story about the history of the Secession Oak in Bluffton….

Bluffton myths & misconceptions: General Sherman didn’t burn Bluffton

Bluffton myths & misconceptions: General Sherman didn’t burn Bluffton

Setting the record straight on some of the town’s most historic events. Story By Barry Kaufman General Sherman didn’t burn…

Secret spot off the beaten path: Fish Haul Beach and Mitchelville Freedom Park

Secret spot off the beaten path: Fish Haul Beach and Mitchelville Freedom Park

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw Secret is a relative term: most seasoned locals know about Historic Mitchelville and the…

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