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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Abbington: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Abbington villas are an Island favorite. They are situated directly across the street from the beach and offer views of the 11 mile lagoon system. The villas have modern designs with vaulted ceilings. In addition, they are open, airy, have a lot of ... More On This Community
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North Forest Beach: Forest Beach
Another of Hilton Head Island's oldest beach communities, North Forest Beach is steps away from both the Atlantic and the shopping opportunities of Coligny Plaza.... More On This Community
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Leamington: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Leamington is a private community within Palmetto Dunes consisting of approximately 300 homes and approximately 516 villas and townhomes. Entrance is accessed through gated security entrances on Highway 278 and on Ocean Lane in Palmetto Dunes. Greenw... More On This Community
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Peregrine Pointe: Peregrine Pointe
Peregrine Point is a marshfront, gated development with 29 homesites, including five marshfront homes with panoramic views of Broad Creek and Shelter Cove. A community dock is available for residents.... More On This Community
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Yacht Club Villas: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Yacht Club Villas is an exclusive residence in the Shelter Cove Harbour neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC. Shelter Cove Harbour is the largest deepwater marina on Hilton Head Island. It encloses the end of Broad Creek at the island's center acr... More On This Community
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Tabby Walk: Tabby Walk
Tabby Walk Villas is a private community very affordable and a masterful value centrally located in the north island neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC.... More On This Community
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Newport Villas: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Newport Villas is an exclusive residence in the Shelter Cove Harbour neighborhood on Hilton Head, SC. Shelter Cove Harbour is the largest deepwater marina on Hilton Head. It encloses the end of Broad Creek at the island's center across Highway 278 f... 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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Grande Oaks: Grande Oaks
Grande Oaks is located around three ponds and large oak trees. This community is close to old town, Bluffton and the Buckwalter Parkway.... More On This Community
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Golfmaster: SHIPYARD
Golfmaster is a private community situated in Shipyard on Hilton Head Island, SC. Shipyard Plantation stretches across over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres off Highway 278, between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. Shipyard offers residential living ... More On This Community
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