Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Summertime Blues

Zach Bryan

22%

"Hilton head and the Hamptons"

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Interstate 95 19 songs

History of Hilton Head Island

Fort Pulaski National Monument

1829

The massive brick fort on Cockspur Island whose fall in 1862 to rifled cannon made every masonry fort in the world obsolete overnight.

14.3 mi away

Penn Center

1862

One of the first schools for freed enslaved people, later a civil rights retreat used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

18.4 mi away

Beaufort Historic District

1711

Second-oldest city in South Carolina with antebellum mansions that survived the Civil War because Union forces occupied it early.

17.1 mi away

Things to Do in Hilton Head Island

historical 22.0 mi away

Savannah Historic District

22 park-like squares laid out in 1733. Dripping Spanish moss and ghostly beauty.

food 22.5 mi away

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room

Family-style Southern cooking in Savannah. The line forms at 11 AM. No menu — they just bring everything.

historical 20.6 mi away

Bonaventure Cemetery

Savannah's hauntingly beautiful cemetery. Spanish moss and the Bird Girl statue from Midnight in the Garden.

Everything Near Hilton Head Island

24 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Hilton Head Range Rear Light · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look closely, because you’re about to pass a lighthouse that played a vital role in guiding ships along the treacherous South Carolina coast, but it's not where you might expect it to be. This is the Hilton Head Range…
Cherry Hill School (South Carolina) · 4.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a time when learning to read was an act of defiance, a step towards freedom. This unassuming spot you're approaching, Cherry Hill School, holds a powerful story about the fight for education.…
Fort Howell · 4.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're about to drive past a place where freedom took root, a silent sentinel of a truly revolutionary time. \n\nThis is Fort Howell, an earthworks fort built by Union soldiers in 1864, right here on Hilton Head Island.…
Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Bluffton, South Carolina) · 7.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment to discover a powerful story of resilience and faith at Campbell Chapel AME Church. This beautiful building, originally built by a white congregation, became a beacon of hope for the African…
Church of the Cross · 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look at that stunning Gothic Revival architecture! This Church of the Cross isn't just beautiful, it's a testament to enduring faith and community in Bluffton. Back in 1857, residents here gathered to dedicate this very…
Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine planting a French flag here in the New World, only to have the Spanish stomp all over it. That’s essentially what happened at Charlesfort-Santa Elena.In 1562, French Huguenots, seeking religious freedom and new…
Fort Fremont · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; this place is a trip. Fort Fremont might look like overgrown ruins now, but it was once a state-of-the-art coastal defense system, built to protect the U.S. from Spanish invasion.…
Rose Hill Plantation House · 10.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here, and let’s step back to the antebellum South. This striking Carpenter Gothic house, begun in 1858, tells a story of ambition, interruption, and remarkable resilience. Dr. John and Caroline Kirk started…
Callawassie Sugar Works · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the backbreaking labor that once took place at this sugar mill, now a haunting ruin on Callawassie Island. Around 1815 to 1818, 1815 to 1818, this complex was built to process sugar cane into sugar. James…
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve · 13.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what stood guard here before the bridges and boats we see today? You're approaching Fort Frederick, a silent sentinel from a time when empires clashed over this very coastline. This isn't just any old fort;…
Fort Pulaski National Monument · 14.3 mi · Historical Marker
The massive brick fort on Cockspur Island whose fall in 1862 to rifled cannon made every masonry fort in the world obsolete overnight.
Fort Pulaski National Monument · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to witness a technological leap that changed warfare forever. Fort Pulaski stood as a seemingly impenetrable brick fortress, until the Union Army arrived.In 1862, Union forces, positioned on Tybee Island, began…

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Orange Grove Plantation (Saint Helena Island, South Carolina) · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because this spot, Orange Grove Plantation, carries layers of history, from forced labor to a new vision for St. Helena Island. The story of Orange Grove Plantation truly begins in 1753, when…
Tybee Island Strand Cottages Historic District · 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine Tybee Island in its heyday, a coastal resort drawing visitors from far and wide. This area, known as The Strand, is a rare surviving glimpse into that era. Back in 1873, the Tybee Improvement Company bought up…
Frogmore Plantation Complex · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what life was like on an old South Carolina plantation? You're driving right into history at Frogmore Plantation Complex! This isn't just any old house; it's a window into centuries of change and…
St. Helena Parish Chapel of Ease Ruins · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out your window at these haunting ruins. Built in 1740 by enslaved people, this chapel stands as a powerful, silent testament to the forced labor that built so much of early America. This was the St. Helena Parish…
Gantt Cottage · 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because right here, you're driving past the legacy of an extraordinary man: Hastings Gantt. He was a formerly enslaved man who, against all odds, became a successful businessman and politician.…
Beaufort Historic District · 17.1 mi · Historical Marker
Second-oldest city in South Carolina with antebellum mansions that survived the Civil War because Union forces occupied it early.
John Mark Verdier House · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what old money looked like in early 19th-century Beaufort? Well, feast your eyes on the John Mark Verdier House. Built in 1804 by a French Huguenot, this house exemplifies Beaufort's graceful architecture…
Parish Church of St. Helena · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Alright, get ready to step back in time. You're about to approach one of the oldest continuously used church buildings in the entire United States, founded way back in 1712! This isn't just any old church; it's seen…
Robert Smalls House · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, on Prince Street, stands a house that witnessed an incredible act of courage and defiance. This is the Robert Smalls House, a testament to one man's fight for freedom. Robert Smalls, born into slavery, lived…
Beaufort Historic District (Beaufort, South Carolina) · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Welcome to Beaufort, where history isn't just preserved, it's alive in every tree-lined street and grand old home. You're about to enter one of America's most beautiful historic districts. This place isn't just pretty;…
Penn Center · 18.4 mi · Historical Marker
One of the first schools for freed enslaved people, later a civil rights retreat used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
CSS Georgia (1863) · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, just off the Savannah shore, lies a piece of Civil War history: the CSS Georgia. This wasn't your typical warship; it was funded by the women of Savannah! The Ladies' Gunboat Association raised a staggering…

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