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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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The Village at Olde Town: The Village at Olde Town Olde Town is located just two miles from the bridge to Hilton Head. This beautifully set residential area is developed on approximately 20 acres of land and wetlands offering lovely views and a bridge crossing the wetlands. This community offers from... More On This Community
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Summer House: Summer House Summer House is a private community located on Hilton Head Island, SC. Residents enjoy Summer House's swimming pool, playgrounds, 24-hour access to a business center and fitness center.... More On This Community
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Middleton Place: Middleton Place This new community of 30 homes is located off Marshland Road beside the River Club, one-half mile from the Cross Island Parkway. It is being called the island's newest affordable community. Each three- or four-bedroom, single- or two-story home inclu... More On This Community
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Harbour Town: SEA PINES Harbour Town is essentially the centerpiece of Hilton Head. The Harbour Town lighthouse and Harbour Town Marina offer beautiful scenery of Sea Pines, Harbour Town Golf Links, Tybee Island, and Daufuskie Island. While climbing the lighthouse stairs, y... More On This Community
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Long Cove: Long Cove Long Cove Club is found between Yacht Cove and Wexford Plantation as you approach the island’s south end. There are 569 homes within this community. Recognized by Golf Digest magazine as the number one course in South Carolina for 10 consecutive year... More On This Community
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The Paddocks: The Paddocks The Paddocks afford majestic views of Jarvis Creek's salt marshes. Horse and leisure trails, a community pool with clubhouse and outdoor entertainment area, a community picnic area, and a convenient location make this an excellent neighborhood.... More On This Community
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St Andrews Common: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE St Andrews Common Villas is a private community with a short walk to fabulous pool & pool pavilion located in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head, SC. This popular resort and residential community is located mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Insid... More On This Community
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Harbour South Villas: SEA PINES Harbour South Villas is a private community situated in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the largest residential and resor... More On This Community
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Fernlakes: Fernlakes Fernlakes is on Burnt Church Road, just off of Highway 278 in Bluffton. This community has a distinctive three-mile long lake waterway for fishing and boating, along with a neighborhood pool and playground.... More On This Community
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Captains Walk: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE Captains Walk is situated in Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC. This popular resort and residential community is situated mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Inside the gates are 1012 homes and 1470 villas, three miles of world-f... More On This Community
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