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Enthusiasm, energy and a love for Hilton Head Island - its people and lifestyle - are evident in every area of Jacque Johnson's life. Read More.
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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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Fairway One: SEA PINES
Fairway One Villas a private community steps to the Sea Pines Beach Club and an expansive lagoon to golf view over the Ocean and Sea Marsh golf courses is located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines int... More On This Community
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Hickory Cove Villas: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Hickory Cove is a private community situated in Palmetto Dunes 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 mile... More On This Community
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Victoria Bluff: Victoria Bluff
Victoria Bluff is a charming community of 63 homes situated off Sawmill Creek Road in Bluffton, SC. The neighborhood is embraced by the 1200-acre Victoria Bluff Preserve. Each home enjoys a very unique design unmatched throughout the community. Enjoy... More On This Community
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Indigo Run: INDIGO RUN
Indigo Run is the newest and final private residential golf plantation established on Hilton Head Island. Located at the north end of the island, Indigo Run has access just off of Highway 278 and contains 1,712 acres of gorgeous wooded property. Cont... More On This Community
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Lighthouse Lane: SEA PINES
Lighthouse Lane 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 res... More On This Community
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Woodhaven: Woodhaven
Woodhaven Villas is a private community located in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC. Much like its sister community to the north, South Forest Beach is just a short walk to the ocean and just minutes away from the dining ... More On This Community
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Arborwood: Arborwood
Arborwood by CraftBuilt Homes is a community on Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton, South Carolina, which is reasonably priced.... More On This Community
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Timbercrest: Timbercrest
Timbercrest is a private community off of Spanish Wells Rd on Hilton Head, SC.... More On This Community
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Ocean Breeze: FOREST BEACH
Ocean Breeze Villas is a private community located in South Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island, SC. Much like its sister community to the north, South Forest Beach is just a short walk to the ocean and just minutes away from the dining and shopping f... More On This Community
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