Events

Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society This talk takes you through the timeline leading up to the Second Battle of Savannah—better known as the Siege of Savannah—on October 9, 1779. Learn about key figures involved, including Comte d’Estaing, Casimir Pulaski, Benjamin Lincoln, and William Jasper, along with British commander Augustine Prevost and his wife, Nanette, and local…

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 class begins with a concise overview of the key forces, issues, institutions, and personalities that created the conditions for the colonies' rebellion against the British crown. It then examines the aftermath of the Seven Years' War, including the crown's efforts to raise revenue and the colonists' growing resistance. The course traces the escalating tensions,…

On July 4, 2026, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence from Great Britain. Join Lee Wilwerding as he retells the story of the years of leading up to our founding: November 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution, including the Stamp Act, the Boston…

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…

On July 4, 2026, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence from Great Britain. Join Lee Wilwerding as he retells the story of the years of leading up to our founding: November 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution, including the Stamp Act, the Boston…

Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society This talk explores British, American, and French musketry drills and how they shaped tactics during the Revolutionary War—based on original, primary source material. You'll also learn about the use of guerrilla warfare in the South and the military careers of William Jasper and William Moultrie, heroes of the Revolution. Register Now

On July 4, 2026, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence from Great Britain. Join Lee Wilwerding as he retells the story of the years of leading up to our founding: November 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution, including the Stamp Act, the Boston…

Historian Neil Baxley will provide an overview of military actions taken by the British, Loyalist, and American forces in the Beaufort District during the Revolutionary War. Learn about the battles of Port Royal, Coosawhatchie, and Fort Balfour. Understand why the American Revolution is sometimes called "Beaufort District's First Civil War."  This program is lecture 2…

Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society What’s it like to uncover sunken Revolutionary War-era artillery in the Savannah River? This lecture shares the story behind a remarkable discovery of 18th-century cannon and other artifacts—and what will become of them. You'll see images from the conservation process and learn how these objects connect to the American Revolution in…