Mitchelville: The greatest untold story
It’s the place where freedom literally began — Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, affectionately known to native and local islanders as “Mitchelville.”
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.
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.
How to study Black stories in the Lowcountry
Whether you are a lifelong local or passing through for a visit, check out six of the area’s Black history learning centers that honor the heritage of the Black people whose stories have defined our past and continue to write our future.
Significant Native Island contributors
How much do you really know about significant Native Islanders who lived between the late 1800s and 2000?
The Ebenezer Incident
In 1864 Many Black families were left to drown. Here’s the story of the Ebenezer Incident.
Armed Black troops in South Carolina
Many enslaved South Carolina men earned their freedom through service.
Exploring The Sea Islands of Beaufort County
Island secrets Story by Michele Roldán-Shaw + Illustrations by Maddie Batey There are hundreds of islands in Beaufort County, ranging…
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…
Morning Glory Homestead
This family farm on St. Helena Island embodies the history and customs of Sea Island residents. Story + Photography By…