The Lowcountry is full of history and many stories to tell. It all started in the mid-1500s, making Beaufort county the second landing in North America. Learn about how the Gullah culture shaped the culture of the Lowcountry. Read about the different sea islands that surround the area – Hilton Head is a sea island if you did not know! When you visit, see and learn about the rich history and how it can still be seen today. Be sure to stop by the Coastal Discovery Museum to learn about the history of where we call home.
After dark on Hilton Head Island has always been the province of a shadow world, one in which unexplainable and occasionally horrific acts have taken place. The spirits of those wronged or violated in life sometimes seek revenge for those wrongs or violations in the afterlife. Even today Hilton Head has many vengeful vestiges roaming after dark, trying to attain the peace and rest that will follow their forms of justice.
Architectural evolution: Tracing the transformation of Deep South homes from colonial to contemporary.
Charting the journey of South Carolina’s emergence as the emblematic heart of the Deep South.
Brace yourself, as we delve into the macabre, but take heed of the cautionary tales that accompany these haunted destinations.
The Lowcountry has been shaped by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their unique imprints on the region. However, there…
The iconic bridges of Hilton Head have played a vital role in the island’s growth and development.
Tracing Hilton Head’s changing iconic symbolism through history. Story by Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for…
Generations of shared ideas In 1981 local residents Phil Lader and Linda LeSourd, along with their friends, expressed their frustration…
The 1975 gathering that became known as Buffett’s ‘Hilton Head Group.’ “Mastermind Group” is the trending term used to describe…
Petals through the ages Story by Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours…