Events

Revolutionary unrest in the Beaufort District began in 1772 with the Beaufort Assembly, and the years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence saw several other early acts of armed resistance to British presence and rule.  From that time, over 100 ambushes, battles, raids, and skirmishes were fought in the local area, more…

Gullah Traveling Theater, Inc. (GTTI) proudly presents Da' Gullah American Revolutionary Experience, an electrifying new theatrical production that premiered July 19 & 20, 2025, in Bluffton, SC, at May River Theater. Commissioned and funded by the South Carolina 250th American Revolutionary Anniversary Sestercentennial Commission, this groundbreaking play illuminates the untold stories of the Gullah people and their vital…

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30  Saturday, July 4th  Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30  Saturday, July 4th  Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…

Please join us for a lecture and play centered around Alexander Hamilton. Jimmy Napoli has been a licensed N.Y.C. tour guide since 1996, specializing in the American Revolution, the creation of the Federal Government of the United States, the abolition movement, and women's suffrage. His main area of interest and expertise is Alexander Hamilton. The…

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30  Saturday, July 4th  Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30  Saturday, July 4th  Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…

August 18, 2026, 2:30 PM, USCB Hilton Head Campus (100-seat classroom) – Prior Registration Required Presentations on the Naming of Santa Elena, the Story of Santa Elena, and Plans for Future Santa Elena Exhibit at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Presentation of Hilton Head Island 500th Anniversary Proclamation. Comments by Hilton Head Island and Santa Elena…

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30  Saturday, July 4th  Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…

In recent years, the 1863 Combahee River Raid has received a lot of attention by both historians and the local community. But those liberated that night during the Civil War were not the first to see military service as a possible path to freedom. Park Ranger Samantha Mischke will share how during the American Revolution,…