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History

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.

5-minute history: Alcohol in Hilton Head’s past
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5-minute history: Alcohol in Hilton Head’s past

Story by Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author…

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Wayback Lowcountry: Devil fish
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Wayback Lowcountry: Devil fish

These monstrous creatures of the deep once towed boaters on wild rides. Story + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw It has…

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Hilton Head’s untold history
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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…

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Unknown stories of Bluffton
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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…

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

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

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Unknown stories of Bluffton: Eulogy for the Secession Oak
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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….

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

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Bluffton myths & misconceptions: Old Town isn’t even Old Town
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Bluffton myths & misconceptions: Old Town isn’t even Old Town

Setting the record straight on some of the town’s most historic events. Story By Barry Kaufman Old Town isn’t even…

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Hilton Head’s untold history: An island by many other names
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Hilton Head’s untold history: An island by many other names

Story by Richard Thomas An island by many other names In recent history, Hilton Head Island has become very well…

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