Historic Bluffton Foundation

We hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving! We at the Foundation are extremely grateful for the support we have received this year from our community and Foundation members. Thank you!

Join Us for Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Giving on Nov 28, 2023. Your generosity makes a world of difference! Donate to Historic Bluffton Foundation, preserving Bluffton’s notable treasure, The Heyward House. Click here to donate: https://historicblufftonsc.com/donate

Historic Bluffton Foundation Preserving Bluffton, SC's past to and Advocating for its future

The AME Church on Boundary Street was built in 1853 by the Bluffton Methodist Episcopal Church and is the oldest religious structure in town. In 1874 the Campbell Chapel was sold to 9 formally enslaved people.
The building is Greek Revival style, temple form, with exterior clad in board and batten siding.
In 1933, a tornado damaged the building and knocked down trees (shown in the photo).

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The latest news for you You don't want to miss this.   Historic Bluffton Foundation October 2023 eNewsletter Bennett Engineering Joins Our Preservation Efforts! Dear Members, We are thrilled to share some exciting news regar

To kick off Gullah Geechee Hertage Month, we begin by honoring our Founder, Louise Miller-Cohen. "Mrs. Louise" as she is affectionately known within the community is fulfilling her purpose by preserving the Gullah culture and history of Hilton Head Island.

The Gullah Museum shares an interesting story of the independence of our Gullah ancestors on Hilton Head and life "Before the Bridge." As she continues to share her wisdom and insight with everyone young and old, educating them on a culture and history of the Gullah people whose existence is threatened.

She encourages everyone to dive deep into their family's history, know their history, share their history, and preserve their history.

"Our independence is tied to the land." - Louise Miller-Cohen

Remember this: "A library is lost and volumes of wisdom and knowledge are gone when our elders pass away."

Presentations at the museum are done on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by appointment only. Please call 843-681-3254 to schedule

Head over to our website: https://www.gullahmuseumhhi.org/
to see the, "Our Journey" film or to purchase tickets to our upcoming Gullah Food Festival on October 21st from 11AM to 4PM.

Please like and share. We appreciate all of you. See onna soon!!!

Photo credit: John Fulton Photography

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Last Call for Tickets! Get Your TICKETS!!! Friday is the last day! 843-757-6293 CALL NOW! This Year's Social is Sponsored by... Town of Bluffton Gold Sponsor www.townofblufftonsc.gov Vaux Marscher Berglind Gold Sponsor www

Come see us at our office at the Colcock-Teel house! Love the view of the old oak tree out front! Does anyone remember when it fell?
It is still alive and well.

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The latest news for you You don't want to miss this. September 2023 eNewsletter from the HBF Historical facts... What are slave tiles? Theses unusual gardening artifacts were first manufactured by slave labor at local bricky

Stay tuned for an opportunity to experience HEYWARD HOUSE HAUNTS!

Saving the Robinson House, organized by Sallie Ann Robinson Hello my name is Sallie Ann Robinson sixth generation born on Daufuskie Island SC. Plea… Sallie Ann Robinson needs your support for Saving the Robinson House

LIVE actors today focusing on the Hunley submarine. We hope to have the Hunley here on exhibit in the very near future. STAY TUNED!
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We will be sharing posts from US National Weather Service Charleston SC re Idalia, which is now classified as a tropical cyclone. We will also be sharing information specific to Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort. As this storm approaches, please make sure you are as prepared as you can be. This includes your family and your home.
As a reminder, our Hurricane Prep page has lots of helpful suggestions on how to prepare, plus the SC 2023 Hurricane Guide.

Thank you!

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BE SAFE AND STAY INFORMED!

Emergency Management Division • Beaufort County Sheriff's Office The Emergency Management Division of the Beaufort County (South Carolina) Sheriff's Office prepares the county for hurricanes and other disasters and is also oversees 9-1-1 services for the county.

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HBF Social and Award Ceremony Get ready for a night of fun, networking, and celebration at the HBF Social and Award Ceremony honoring Rep. Bill Herbkersman

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LETTERBOXING and Treasure hunting in BTown???
Letterboxing combines artistic ability with “treasure-hunting” in parks and forests that the whole family can enjoy. Participants seek out hidden letterboxes by following clues to their prize: a rubber stamp—often hand-carved—to stamp into one’s own personal logbook.
History: Letterboxing has a rich history crossing continents and centuries of time. Where did it begin? How has it evolved? This page has all the details.
Getting Started: The materials you’ll need to get started with this hobby, and some helpful tips in finding and planting your first boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions: What is letterboxing? Who does it? Who runs Atlas Quest? Get answers to all these and more by clicking the link for BLUFFTON.

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Join Up! Be a part of the community and Bluffton history!

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The latest news for you You don't want to miss this. Seeking Sponsors for the Historic Bluffton Foundation Social & Award Soiree! PRESENTING Sponsor - $2500.00 - (1) Available/Exclusive Title/Presenting Sponsorship Listing

Join us for a beautiful evening of food and libations to honor our friend and community supporter, Rep. Bill Herbkersman. Call to reserve advance tickets!

Git readee fa jayn de Gullah/Geechee pun Daufuskie Island, SC on Saturday, September 2, 2023!

The Historic Bluffton Foundation was originally the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society.

"The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society was established, over a quarter century ago, to protect, preserve and promote the cultural heritage and history of St. Luke's Parish (est. 1767) through education, marketing, hands-on preservation of buildings and sites, maintenance of an historical archive and operation of the Heyward House Historic Center. In 1998, the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society purchased the Heyward House. Their Caldwell Archive is one of the largest collections of archival resource materials in the state. Vision Statement: Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, Inc. will be a recognized local and regional force for the promotion of historical, cultural, and arts activities through its Heyward House Historic Center, Educational Outreach, and Community Partnerships." ~AmericanTowns.com

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HBF Social & Caldwell Award Ceremony Please join us for the Historic Bluffton Foundation's Annual Social and Caldwell Preservation Award Ceremony.

Hilton Head Resident Gets Celebrity Support in Land Battle Josephine Wright, 93, is fighting to stay on the South Carolina island where many Black families have been priced out. Snoop Dogg and Kyrie Irving have chipped in to help cover her legal costs.

Historical fact:
Two days before the infamous “Burning of Bluffton”, in June of 1863, a Union gunboat raid on several nearby Combahee River rice plantations resulted in the escape and freedom of about 70 enslaved people. The raid would never have happened without the aid of local guide and scout, Harriet Tubman, who had information that would aid in navigation.

Executive Director, Robert Jones, addresses members at the annual meeting of the Historic Bluffton Foundation.

"Deertongue, as a plant was known, grew plentifully in the sandy soil around Bluffton, and Dr. John Mellichamp (born in 1829, settled in Bluffton permenantly in 1856) gathered it on his long walks & dried it for sale to the perfume and the to***co industries. Deertongue probably provided the first commercial industry in Bluffton. The to***co companies, in a practice that was not revealed until many years later, ground the dried plant and blended it with to***co to produce an aromatic vanilla-like flavor. The practice was stopped in the 1970s, when it was discovered to have carcinogenic characteristics."

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For the Membership Renewal, Join, Board, Committees & annual Meeting INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBERSHIP The Historic Bluffton Foundation's Fiscal year runs July 1st - June 3oth. Now that we are in a NEW year it is time for

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The latest news for you You don't want to miss this. Preservation News... From the Executive Director... Preserving History: The Restoration of St. Luke's Methodist Church Introduction: South Carolina is home to numerous arc

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The latest news for you You don't want to miss this.   QUICK EVENT UPDATE from the HBF... LIVE HISTORICAL ACTORS Live actors tomorrow, Thursday, July 6th at the Heyward House 10am - 2pm Program will run through until the end