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…
Why do SC liquor stores have red dots on them?
History of the red dot Story + Photography by Michael Reynolds Visitors to South Carolina are often puzzled to see…
Wayback Lowcountry: Tabby
Examining the oyster shell concrete that helped build the Lowcountry
Exploring Hilton Head’s hand-crafted history
Story by Richard Thomas + illustrations by Carly Schultz Since Hilton Head Island is ringed by the sea, life on…
5-Minute History: A trawling tradition
THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMPING Story by Richard Thomas + Illustrations by Carly Schultz Though the visibility of oysters…
5-Minute History: Treasured Island
HILTON HEAD HAS A CENTURIES-LONG HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE Story by Richard Thomas + Illustrations by Carly Schultz With the…
Origins of the South Carolina state flag
Story by Michele Roldán-Shaw If you’re a diehard South Carolinian, you probably have the state flag somewhere at your house:…
Exploring our stormy past
Story by Richard Thomas + Illustration by Carly Schultz One of the things that attracts people to Hilton Head is…