2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Apr
25
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Apr
30
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
May
2
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
May
7
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
May
9
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
May
14
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
May
16
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
May
21
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
May
23
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
May
28
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
May
30
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jun
4
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jun
6
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jun
11
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jun
13
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jun
18
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jun
20
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jun
25
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jun
27
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jul
2
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jul
9
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jul
11
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jul
16
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jul
18
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jul
23
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Jul
25
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Jul
30
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Aug
1
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Aug
6
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Aug
8
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Aug
13
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Aug
15
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Aug
20
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Aug
22
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Aug
27
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Aug
29
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Sep
3
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Sep
5
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Sep
10
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Sep
12
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Sep
17
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Sep
19
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Sep
24
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Sep
26
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Oct
1
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Oct
3
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Oct
8
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Oct
10
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Oct
15
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Oct
17
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Apr
23
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
Apr
18
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

  • Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When:  Thursdays, at 10:30am from April 18, 2024 - October 17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
Apr
16
10:30 AM10:30

2024 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

When: Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 16, 2024 - October 15, 2024

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Cost: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket

Where: This tour is located at the Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

Registration required, visit heritagelib.org/tours

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Family Tree Maker - Part 4 of 4
Mar
28
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 4 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 & 3/28

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 4: Creating a Final Product – Find and fix errors and get started with the Publish Tab: The last step in the process of creating a final project. Participants will learn how to find and fix duplicate information and errors; learn what reports can be created from the software; how to share your work; and how to create a book.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 3 of 4
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 3 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 & 3/28

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 3: Introducing the Web Search: Learn to search websites through FTM, add favorite search sites; add information directly to your tree. Additional information on Media and maps will be included. This is the next step toward creating a finished product.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 2 of 4
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 2 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 & 3/28

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 2: Getting Started – People and Media Tabs: Now it time to add people; set relationships; add and categorize media; set profile pictures; link media to several people at once; back up your files and more. This class gets you started on the process of documenting your family history with this software. Please note: You must have purchased FTM 2019, installed it on your computer and done the required preliminary setup covered in part 1.

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The Heritage Book Club
Mar
13
11:00 AM11:00

The Heritage Book Club

Title: The Heritage Book Club

Date: 3/13/24

Time: 11:00 – 12:00

Location: Beaufort County Public Library, Hilton Head Branch (Beach City Road)

Cost: NO COST but we do ask you to register

This quarter’s book is Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from slavery to Congress, 1839-1915 by Edward A. Miller. Join us for a great discussion around this book and future books that focus on our Lowcountry history.

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Women in the American Revolution
Mar
12
10:30 AM10:30

Women in the American Revolution

Title: Women in the American Revolution

Date: 3/12/24

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Presenters: Patricia Fall & Kathy Smith

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island, Room: 115

Cost: $10 for Library Members and $12 for Non-members

This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. American women had many and diverse roles in the Continental forces’ ability to wage war effectively. This presentation will highlight some of the most notable examples of these willing warriors and their contributions to American victory.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 1 of 4
Mar
7
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 1 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 & 3/28

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 1: Overview and the First Steps: Why use Family Tree Maker 2019 software? What can be produced with it? How do I buy the software? How do I properly do the necessary setup before entering any data into the program? Even if you are currently using FTM, you will learn how the program is organized and the proper setup to get the most from the software. These classes assume you have basic computer skills. The software is available for MAC and PC users.

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History & Happy Hour - Meet the Generals
Mar
6
4:30 PM16:30

History & Happy Hour - Meet the Generals

Title: History & Happy Hour - Meet the Generals

Date: 3/6/24

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Presenters: John Eddy as General Mitchel & Rich Thomas as General Saxton

Cost: There is no Heritage LIbrary charge for this event but please RSVP in advance so Tio’s can plan accordingly. Your RSVP will also give you a chance to win a Tio’s gift card.

Tio’s happy hour pricing for food & beverage available.

In the midst of the Civil War and shortly after his arrival on Hilton Head, General Ormsby Mitchel meets with General Rufus Saxton to discuss the situation in Port Royal and the Department of the South. Their conversation touches on the issues and strategies that will ultimately shape the landscape for Reconstruction on the Sea Islands.

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Crossing the Combahee – Settlement of the Southern Parishes and Beaufort District
Mar
5
10:30 AM10:30

Crossing the Combahee – Settlement of the Southern Parishes and Beaufort District

Title: Crossing the Combahee – Settlement of the Southern Parishes and Beaufort District

Date: 3/5/24

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Richard Thomas

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island, Room: 103

Cost: $10 for Library Members and $12 for Non-members

With the fortifications of Charles Town intact, the defenses of the Southern frontier of the 13 colonies began to develop near major river crossings along the King’s Highway south of Edisto. Intrepid Indian traders and eager ranchers followed them closely, placing their trading posts and ranch homesteads near the forts. Learn about the settler families who were earliest in the area and the political forces affecting their choices.

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Tea and Torture in 1774
Feb
27
1:30 PM13:30

Tea and Torture in 1774

Title: Tea and Torture in 1774

DATE: 2/27/24

TIME: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

PRESENTER: LEE J. WILWERDING

LOCATION: USCB HILTON HEAD ISLAND, ROOM: 115

COST: $10 FOR LIBRARY MEMBERS AND $12 FOR NON-MEMBERS

 

This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. While Boston had the first Tea Party the revelry surrounding tea extended down the Eastern Seaboard as far South as Charles Town. The Pantheon of Revolutionary heroes the Sons of Liberty rate highly but these were not necessarily always gentlemen but practitioners of arson, hanging in effigy, and tarring and feathering (a particularly gruesome action). Learn about how it was not just as simple as dumping tea. 

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The Joys & Pitfalls of Publishing your Family History Book
Feb
20
1:30 PM13:30

The Joys & Pitfalls of Publishing your Family History Book

Title: The Joys & Pitfalls of Publishing your Family History Book

Date: 2/20/24

Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Presenters: Jane Theissen & Robert Durst

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island Room: 115

Cost: $10 for Library members and $12 for Non-members

You have done the research and now you want to publish your family story – let us help you through the process. What do you need to prepare and how do you find a reputable publishing company or a company that is reliable if you are looking to self-publish. And very important to your project – how do you avoid the scammers.

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The Underground Railroad and Quest for Freedom
Feb
20
10:00 AM10:00

The Underground Railroad and Quest for Freedom

Title: The Underground Railroad and Quest for Freedom

Date: 2/20/24

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Presenter: Ron Roth

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island, Room: 115

Cost: $10 for Library Members and $12 for Non-members

This presentation describes the heroic efforts of African Americans and whites to hide and guide runaway slaves in their desperate journeys to freedom in the north and in Canada. Learn about the stories of escaping slaves and their encounters with slave catchers and kidnappers; the courageous work of railroad “conductors”; the role of plantation slavery, African American churches and slave revolts in generating the growth of the Underground Railroad.

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The Coercive (aka intolerable) Acts of 1774
Feb
13
1:30 PM13:30

The Coercive (aka intolerable) Acts of 1774

Title: The Coercive (aka intolerable) Acts of 1774

Date: 2/13/24

Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Presenter: Lee J. Wilwerding

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island, Room: 115

Cost: $10 for Library members and $12 for Non-members

This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. The British called them Coercive Acts and they were designed to punish Boston for their Tea party. The roots of the Acts began with the burning of HMS Gaspee in 1772 and led to the convening of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

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How to Use the Ancestry DNA “Side View Tools”
Feb
7
10:30 AM10:30

How to Use the Ancestry DNA “Side View Tools”

Title: How to Use the Ancestry DNA “Side View Tools”

Date: 2/7

Time: 10:30 – 12:00

Presenter: Jan Alpert

Location: ZOOM (a link to the program will be sent to registered participants the day before the scheduled class)

Cost: $10 for Library Members and $12 for Non-members

This class centers on sorting your Ancestry matches by parent even if they died before you could test their autosomal DNA. Or if one parent or grandparent is unknown, learn how this tool can help you identify DNA cousins from your missing ancestor. Jan is a former president, board member and conference chair for the National Genealogical Society with more than 20 years of experience working with DNA to help solve genealogical brick walls.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 4 of 4
Feb
1
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 4 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 & 2/1

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 4: Creating a Final Product – Find and fix errors and get started with the Publish Tab: The last step in the process of creating a final project. Participants will learn how to find and fix duplicate information and errors; learn what reports can be created from the software; how to share your work; and how to create a book.

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Getting Started in Genealogy
Jan
30
1:30 PM13:30

Getting Started in Genealogy

Title: Getting Started in Genealogy

Date: 1/30/24

Time: 1:30-2:30 PM

Presenter: Jane Theissen

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island, Room: 115

Cost: $10 for Library members and $12 for Non-members

Are you ready to dig into your family history, but don’t know how to get started? Join us and we will take these exciting first steps together.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 3 of 4
Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 3 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 & 2/1

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 3: Introducing the Web Search: Learn to search websites through FTM, add favorite search sites; add information directly to your tree. Additional information on Media and maps will be included. This is the next step toward creating a finished product.

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Community & Conflict: Colonial Hilton Head 1717-1783
Jan
23
10:30 AM10:30

Community & Conflict: Colonial Hilton Head 1717-1783

Title: Community & Conflict: Colonial Hilton Head 1717-1783

Date: 1/23/24

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Richard Thomas

Location: USCB Hilton Head Island, Room: 214

Cost: $10 for Library members and $12 for non-members

This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. Creating a community on the Southern boundary of the American Colonies became a necessity for survival, and it became a source of conflict between remote government authority and the needs of enterprising settlers in the lands south of Charles Town. Learn how Hilton Head Island was a microcosm of this regional strife well before the drums of revolution began to beat.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 2 of 4
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 2 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 & 2/1

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 2: Getting Started – People and Media Tabs: Now it time to add people; set relationships; add and categorize media; set profile pictures; link media to several people at once; back up your files and more. This class gets you started on the process of documenting your family history with this software. Please note: You must have purchased FTM 2019, installed it on your computer and done the required preliminary setup covered in part 1.

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Family Tree Maker - Part 1 of 4
Jan
11
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tree Maker - Part 1 of 4

Title: Family Tree Maker – A four part series

Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 & 2/1

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Presenter: Carol Clemens

Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series).

Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Part 1: Overview and the First Steps: Why use Family tree Maker 2019 software? What can be produced with it? How do I buy the software? How do I properly do the necessary setup before entering any data into the program? Even if you are currently using FTM, you will learn how the program is organized and the proper setup to get the most from the software. These classes assume you have basic computer skills. The software is available for MAC and PC users.

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Nov
25
1:00 PM13:00

Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island

Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island

A Celebration of Sea Island Traditions

Authors, Artists & Afternoon Tea

Saturday, November 25, 2023

1pm - 4pm

USCB Hilton Head Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head, SC

Holiday Tea Service including sweet and savory holiday tastings

Obtain Authors' Signatures on Books for the Holidays

Shop with Local Artists & Basket makers

$10 Entrance Fee to Support The Heritage Library

$30 Includes Entrance & Tea Service

*Children Under 12 are free (Only with the purchase of an adult ticket) and must be accompanied by an adult!

Support local authors & artists, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, learn about Hilton Head Island history, and celebrate the start of the holiday season.

Please note: Due to the high costs of fees associated with credit cards and credit card processing, some of our local authors and artists accept payment in the form of cash or check only. 

Visit HeritageLib.org/HistoricHolidays for tickets

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The Southern Campaign 1781
Nov
14
1:30 PM13:30

The Southern Campaign 1781

Presenter:  Lee J. Wilwerding

Date/Time:  November 14, 2023 @1:30 PM 

Where: USCB Hilton Head Island Campus, Room 213

Description:  This is a Semiquincentennial presentation.  MG Nathanial Greene was second only to George Washington in the panoply of Revolutionary War successful Generals.  But his campaign in 1781 was a series of tactical defeats that still resulted in Victory for the Patriot Cause.

Cost: Members: $8 | Non-Members: $10

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Forts of Port Royal
Nov
9
10:30 AM10:30

Forts of Port Royal

Presenter: Richard Thomas

Date/Time:  November 9, 2023 @ 10:30 AM

Where: USCB Hilton Head Island Campus, Room 213

Description: Over 42 fortifications of various kinds have been built along the shores of Port Royal Sound for protection against hostile natives and enemy raids since the mid-1500’s. This presentation covers their locations, the period they existed, and the history of the most significant among them.

Cost: Members: $8 | Non-Members: $10

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The Southern Campaign in South Carolina 1776-1780
Nov
7
1:30 PM13:30

The Southern Campaign in South Carolina 1776-1780

Presenter: Lee J. Wilwerding

Date/Time:  November 7, 2023 @1:30 PM 

Where: USCB Hilton Head Island Campus, Room 213

Description:  This is a Semiquincentennial presentation.The British had a successful run in the South for four years which led to inflated expectations for Victory.  But wait there's more to come.

Cost: Members: $8 | Non-Members: $10

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Underwater Secrets of Port Royal
Nov
2
10:30 AM10:30

Underwater Secrets of Port Royal

Presenter:  Richard Thomas

Date/Time:  November 2, 2023 @ 10:30 AM

Where: USCB Hilton Head Island Campus, Room 213

Description:  Centuries of weather and warfare have left underwater vestiges of a past filled with intrigue and tragedy.  The locations and stories behind these known remnants of a former age are revealed through research into documented sources, coincidental encounters, and the use of modern technology in the pursuit of underwater archaeology.

Cost: Members: $8 | Non-Members: $10

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2023 Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island
Oct
21
7:30 PM19:30

2023 Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island

  • Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Heritage Library presents: Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island

At the Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center

Four nights only! Wednesday, Oct. 18, Thursday, Oct. 19, Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 - rain date on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island.

  • Purchase your tickets early! This event always sells out and tickets are limited.

  • Not recommended for children under 10 years old.

Corner of 278 & Mathews Drive 

$15 per person

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2023 Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island
Oct
20
7:30 PM19:30

2023 Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island

  • Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Heritage Library presents: Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island

At the Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center

Four nights only! Wednesday, Oct. 18, Thursday, Oct. 19, Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 - rain date on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island.

  • Purchase your tickets early! This event always sells out and tickets are limited.

  • Not recommended for children under 10 years old.

Corner of 278 & Mathews Drive 

$15 per person

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2023 Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island
Oct
19
7:30 PM19:30

2023 Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island

  • Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Heritage Library presents: Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island

At the Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center

Four nights only! Wednesday, Oct. 18, Thursday, Oct. 19, Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 - rain date on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island.

  • Purchase your tickets early! This event always sells out and tickets are limited.

  • Not recommended for children under 10 years old.

Corner of 278 & Mathews Drive 

$15 per person

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