Wayback Lowcountry: Devil fish
These monstrous creatures of the deep once towed boaters on wild rides. Story + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw It has…
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.
These monstrous creatures of the deep once towed boaters on wild rides. Story + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw It has…
Revisiting lesser-known events and individuals who contributed to the Island’s fascinating story. Stories by Richard Thomas During the 500-year span…
Uncovering A historic small town’s lesser-known past. Stories by Barry Kaufman As a town, Bluffton can be somewhat hard to…
Story By Barry Kaufman Rosie: How Bluffton reshaped child-labor laws It was around 1913 when Rosie Berdych unwittingly became the…
Story by Richard Thomas Lighthouse keepers’ cottages and the Great Sea Island Hurricane of 1893 Since its history began to…
Story + Photos By Eddy Hoyle Originally I wrote a story about the history of the Secession Oak in Bluffton….
Setting the record straight on some of the town’s most historic events. Story By Barry Kaufman General Sherman didn’t burn…
Setting the record straight on some of the town’s most historic events. Story By Barry Kaufman Old Town isn’t even…
Story by Richard Thomas An island by many other names In recent history, Hilton Head Island has become very well…
Story by Richard Thomas Baynard poker game Another captivating urban legend of Hilton Head history is the one that states…