The Indispensable Man: Robert Smalls & Reconstruction in the SC Lowcountry

University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
While Robert Smalls is best known for his daring escape from slavery in Charleston harbor, his leadership in the era of post-Civil War...
While Robert Smalls is best known for his daring escape from slavery in Charleston harbor, his leadership in the era of post-Civil War… Presenter: Ron Roth While Robert Smalls is best known for his daring escape from slavery in Charleston harbor, his leadership in the era of post-Civil War Reconstruction is perhaps his greatest contribution to the advancement of American democracy. This presentation recounts Small’s pivotal role in the struggle to defend and extend African American rights in the tense, sometimes explosive atmosphere of South Carolina Reconstruction.
$10.00 - $12.00

Naval Actions of the American Revolution in Beaufort District

University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Increasing British oppression in the colonial commercial world dominated by shipping demanded staunch resistance from those most severely...
Increasing British oppression in the colonial commercial world dominated by shipping demanded staunch resistance from those most severely… Presenter: Rich Thomas Increasing British oppression in the colonial commercial world dominated by shipping demanded staunch resistance from those most severely oppressed. This talk will address the most significant naval incidents occurring in Beaufort District and the individual actions taken to ensure independence and fair trade for the area’s ports.
$10.00 - $12.00

2025 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

Fort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Ft Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, a site on the National Register of Historic Places

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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

Fort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Ft Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, a site on the National Register of Historic Places

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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

Fort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Ft Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, a site on the National Register of Historic Places

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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours

Fort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Ft Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, a site on the National Register of Historic Places

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.


Registration required!

$10.00

2025 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour

The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 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.


Registration required!

$10.00