Hilton Head Myths & Misconceptions: Baynard poker game
Story by Richard Thomas Baynard poker game Another captivating urban legend of Hilton Head history is the one that states…
Bluffton myths & misconceptions: The Rate wasn’t built for virtue
Setting the record straight on some of the town’s most historic events. Story By Barry Kaufman The Rate wasn’t built…
The Wilsons and Palmetto Bluff
A story of fame, fortune and tragedy Story By Eddy Hoyle Stories are passed down through generations. They become oral…
Wayback Lowcountry: Black drink
This ancient ritual brew and coffee substitute is growing all around us. Story + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw A group…
Hilton Head’s untold history: Mackays (Pinckney) Island
Story by Richard Thomas Mackays (Pinckney) Island Shortly after the settlement of the Province of Carolina, the owners of the…
Unknown stories of Bluffton: The spy who (possibly) named the May River
Story By Barry Kaufman The spy who (possibly) named the May River At the heart of Bluffton, you’ll find the…
Hilton Head’s untold history: HHI versus Great Britain
Story by Richard Thomas HHI versus Great Britain The planters of indigo on the sea islands of Georgia and South…
Hilton Head’s untold history: Bailey’s Barony
Story by Richard Thomas Bailey’s Barony The Lords Proprietors of Carolina sought to stimulate settlement of the province outside of…
Hilton Head Myths & Misconceptions: Derivation of the name ‘Skull Creek’
Story by Richard Thomas Derivation of the name ‘Skull Creek’ Skull Creek, today a section of the Intracoastal Waterway, has…
Hilton Head’s untold history: Grave robbers once roamed Hilton Head
Story by Richard Thomas Grave robbers once roamed Hilton Head There are 14 Native Islander cemeteries on the Island today,…