5 Minute History – Made on HHI
Story by Richard Thomas The label “Made on HHI” is hardly a phrase you would think would apply to anything…
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.
Story by Richard Thomas The label “Made on HHI” is hardly a phrase you would think would apply to anything…
Story + artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw When you find a Native American pottery shard, it’s quite astounding to contemplate that…
Story by Richard Thomas Latin roots on Hilton Head and in the area are deeper than one might first suspect….
Story by Richard Thomas Hilton Head’s earliest history was dominated by visits of English, French and Spanish rovers of many…
Story + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw It moves like a shot through the piney woods, blending perfectly with sunlit…
By Michele Roldán-Shaw The Sandbar, aka Redneck Riviera, is a local phenomenon that has loomed large in the lives of…
Story by Richard Thomas + Photos by Daisy Dow The hottest times in Hilton Head’s history are probably not due…
STORY + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw It’s summer and the nights are hot and thick. A full moon rises over…
Think Saturday traffic is bad? Local Travelers faced much Greater challenges back in the day. Story by Richard Thomas The…
Story by Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author…