The Gullah
The Gullah are African Americans who live in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia, which includes both the coastal plain and the Sea Islands. By the middle of the 18th century, this region was covered by thousands of acres of rice fields. Forced to work as slaves, African farmers from the "Rice Coast" brought the skills for cultivation and tidal irrigation that made rice one of the most successful industries in early America. Isolated from the mainland, they developed a strong sense of family and community and maintained a separate, English-based creole language. On November 7, 1861 - less than six months after the Civil War began -- Union troops invaded the lowcountry and the Sea Islands of Port Royal, Hilton Head, and St. Helena quickly became Union strongholds. The former Sea Island slaves, now free, were among the first in the nation to own their own land and to serve in the Union Army. The first school for freed slaves, Penn School, was established here on St. Helena Island. The Gullah are known for preserving more of their African linguistic and cultural heritage than any other African-American community in the United States. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina hosts a month-long "Gullah Celebration" in February. The 2011 schedule of events will include De Aarts Ob We People XII Art Show & Sale, an Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast, National Freedom Day Parade and Program, A Gullah Film Fest Series, A Taste of Gullah – Food & Entertainment, The Arts, Crafts & Food Expo on Presidents Day Weekend, and The Youth Musical. Experience authentic Gullah crafts, storytelling, food, entertainment, and more.
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Palmetto Bluff: PALMETTO BLUFF
Palmetto Bluff, a community featuring riverfront views on three sides, is a 20,000-acre residential community and conservation preserve in Bluffton, South Carolina. This neighborhood is characterized by wide-ranging nature preserves, river access, wa... More On This Community
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Three Mast Lane: Three Mast Lane
Three Mast Lane is a private town home style neighborhood located in the community of Broad Creek on Hilton Head Island Island, SC. It is quietly snuggled among tall pines and features calming lagoons and a community pool. Other features include mars... More On This Community
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The Paddocks: The Paddocks
The Paddocks afford majestic views of Jarvis Creek's salt marshes. Horse and leisure trails, a community pool with clubhouse and outdoor entertainment area, a community picnic area, and a convenient location make this an excellent neighborhood.... More On This Community
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Hilton Head Cabanas: FOREST BEACH
Hilton Head Island Beach Villas is a private community situated in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC. Much like its sister community to the north, South Forest Beach is just a short walk to the ocean and just minutes away ... More On This Community
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Parkside: Parkside
Parkside at Baynard Park inspires the graceful beauty and charm of the historic south. Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, Parkside at Baynard Park embodies the rhythm of life that you can only find in the south. Picture wide porches with rocking ch... More On This Community
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Timbercrest: Timbercrest
Timbercrest is a private community off of Spanish Wells Rd on Hilton Head, SC.... More On This Community
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Sea Cloisters: FOLLY FIELD
Sea Cloisters Villas is an exclusive beach front community located in the Folly Field neighborhood on Hilton Head, SC. One of Hilton Head's older beach communities, this mid-island neighborhood is close to Folly Field beach and the Islanders’ Beach ... More On This Community
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Racquet Club Villas: SEA PINES
Racquet Club Villas is a private community close to Harbour Town and a fun Trolley ride to the beach in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea P... More On This Community
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Club Course Villas: SEA PINES
Club Course Villas is located in the Club Course neighborhood in Sea Pines on Hilton Head, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the biggest residential and res... More On This Community
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Waterford: SHIPYARD
Waterford Villas is a private community situated in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head, SC. Shipyard Plantation stretches across over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres off Highway 278, between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. Shipyard offers residenti... More On This Community
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