Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

One hundred years before the Englishman William Hilton sailed into Port Royal Sound, the Spanish & French had not only explored the area but also established settlements on what is now Parris Island. Why did they come here, and why did both the Spanish and French abandon their settlements? Learn more about this lesser-known period…

As part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, Coastal Heritage Society invites the community to honor those who fought in the 1779 Battle of Savannah, one of the Revolutionary War’s most pivotal conflicts, where approximately 800 troops were killed or wounded. It is our privilege each year to remember their sacrifice and reflect on Savannah’s…

ALL SALTY DOG CRUISES ARE FOR ADULTS AGE 21 AND OVER. Bar and galley open one hour prior to departure. Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before. Marking the 245th and 247th Anniversaries of British Campaigns into Calibogue Sound and Skull and Mackey Creek In October 1779 and 1781, British detachments made…

ALL SALTY DOG CRUISES ARE FOR ADULTS AGE 21 AND OVER. Bar and galley open one hour prior to departure. Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before. Marking the 245th and 247th Anniversaries of British Campaigns into Calibogue Sound and Skull and Mackey Creek In October 1779 and 1781, British detachments made…

Uncover the often overlooked stories of Native American involvement during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina, highlighting their strategic roles and impact on the war effort. This program is part of the "Revolutionary Perspectives-Speaker Series" supported by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission. Registration is required: Please visit HeritageLib.org/classes-events/ to reserve your spot! Disclaimer(s)…

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…