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The love of community is shown through continuously giving donations to many charities, sponsoring school events, and local athletic teams. Tracy combines Southern style friendliness and excellent service to make real estate transactions easy and stress free. She does this whether you are here locally, or working from afar. Read More
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History Overview
The history of Hilton Head is full of subtle contradictions. On the one side, the island’s history can be dated back to seasonal habitation by Native Americans. On the other hand, the town of Hilton Head was incorporated pretty recently, in 1983. Part of the history of Hilton Head Island involves significant slave plantations, but they were treated with respect here and in other parts of the region, leading to a strking culture which is still celebrated today.
The earliest installment in the history of Hilton Head involved the Woodland Indians, who escaped the severe fall and winter seasons further north by coming to the island. Proof of this seasonal settlement remains preserved to this day in the Sea Pines community. Within the community’s forest preserve is a mount made up of oyster shells, clay, and animal bones which has been dated back to 1450 B.C. It is known as the Indian Shell Ring.
The subsequent recorded chapter in the history of Hilton Head Island occurs in the era of colonization, when the island and the region in general came under conflict. In the 1520s, both France and Spain settled the region, with Spain eventually winning control of the area. England later took hold of the Port Royal Sound region, and Englishman William Hilton is credited with the discovery of the island—thus beginning the history of Hilton Head Island as it is recognized today. He was looking to find Port Royal’s entrance when he came across the island, and he and his men were touched with the air, the water, the level of quality of the soil, and the tall pine trees. The headlands noted by his crew were responsible for the second part of Hilton Head Island’s name.
Although the island was colonized in 1698 by the English, by 1766 relatively few families lived on the island even after so much time had passed. The residents of Hilton Head Island supported the colonists during the Revolutionary War, leading to repeated raids by the British. After the war, however, there was a period of relative peace and prosperity in the history of Hilton Head. A unique slave culture made a great contribution to this fortune, known as the Gullah culture. Gullah slaves were given a great deal more responsibility than many of their counterparts elsewhere, being given a particular project to fulfill each day, after which they were able to go home. It was up to them how to complete the chore, leading to slaves who were more independent and who took pride in their projects. Along with the distinctive Gullah language and traditions which took outline over the years, the Gullah people were and are an important part of the history of Hilton Head Island. They became free at the ending of the Civil War, during almost the entirety of which the island was occupied by Union Troops.
The modern history of Hilton Head Island began in the second half of the twentieth century. Electricity was introduced in 1951 and Charles Fraser, in many ways the father of modern Hilton Head Island, brought a group of investors to create Sea Pines Plantation, the island’s first modern resort community. He showed a outstanding deal of respect for nature and engineered recreational amenities first, such as bike paths, tennis courts, and golf courses. Housing and hotels came subsequently, built around both nature and the amenities he created. This development model has been followed by every community created since, taking the history of Hilton Head steadfastly into the modern era as the beautiful resort destination we experience today.
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Beach Arbor Villas: FOREST BEACH
Beach Arbor Villas is a private community situated in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC. Much like its sister community to the north, South Forest Beach, it is just a short walk to the ocean and just minutes away from the ... More On This Community
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The Garden Homes of Lake Linden: The Garden Homes of Lake Linden
The Garden Homes have a masterful location just off Burnt Church Road in Bluffton, SC. Less than one mile from HWY 278, each of these townhomes enjoy views of lagoons or wooded areas in a family friendly environment. There are lit sidewalks throughou... More On This Community
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Singleton Beach: Singleton Beach
Residents of Singleton Beach live in the only island location where marshes directly meet the Atlantic Ocean, yielding fantastic ocean-front views. The community of 32 homes, starting at just under $1 million, extends four street rows back from the o... More On This Community
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Carolina Place: SEA PINES
Carolina Place Villas and Homes are located in the Carolina Place community 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 biggest... More On This Community
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Harbour South Villas: SEA PINES
Harbour South Villas is a private community located 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 biggest residential and resort... More On This Community
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The Traditions at Old Carolina: The Traditions at Old Carolina
Traditions at Old Carolina Golf Club is a private, gated community with 115 homes and homesites offering a pool and tennis facility, and a special arrangement for golf privileges. These charming single-family homes offer marvelous golf, lagoon, or wo... More On This Community
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Hanahan Place: Hanahan Place
Hanahan Place is a small family community on Hilton Head, SC. This community provides security and is a short walk to the public school system and the Boys and Girls club of Hilton Head.... More On This Community
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Dolphin Head: Hilton Head Plantation
The portion of Hilton Head Plantation that oversees the Port Royal Sound onto Parris Island is called Dolphin Head. Many couples mark their calendars: "full moon" so they can remember to take advantage of Dolphin Head's mile-long beach and go for a l... More On This Community
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Woodbridge: Woodbridge
Woodbridge is a community of 386 homes designed for families of all age. It is distinguished by a distinctive wooden bridge that leads you into this collection of distinctive neighborhoods. Woodbridge offers oversized homesites with lagoon or wooded... More On This Community
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Lighthouse I Villas: SEA PINES
Lighthouse I Villas is a private community located 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 biggest residential and resort ... More On This Community
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