History & Historic Places to Visit

Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and the surrounding Lowcountry have a rich history. Local historical documentation begins at the time of Spanish and French settlement in the early 1500s and continues through the time of Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and the Gullah culture.

Did you know Hilton Head Island is the home to the first self-governed, freed-slave community?

Be sure to check out the links below and the historic trails throughout Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort. Many of the local historic sites are on the National Register of Historic Places and make for a great outing!

 

Heritage Library History & Ancestry Research; classes, programs, and resources   Hilton Head History References Island History Pathway Map Town of Hilton Head Historic Neighborhoods History from HHI Chamber of Commerce History from HiltonHeadIsland.com Gullah History  Mitchelville Freedom Park The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Gullah Heritage History Tours

Coastal Discovery Museum Lectures, history forum, historical buildings, and events   Bluffton History References Historic Bluffton Foundation Town of Bluffton History Bluffton Garvin-Garvy House History of Bluffton, SC: Selected Links & Materials Bluffton Walking Tour Map   Beaufort History References Historic Beaufort Foundation History of Beaufort Tour of Historic Beaufort Homes

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