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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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Xanadu Villas: FOREST BEACH
Xanadu Villas is a private community located in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head, 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 shoppi... More On This Community
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Marsh Side: Marsh Side
Residents at Marsh Side on Hilton Head enjoy active island living in a convenient north side location within walking distance to the public schools. Featuring 244 units, Marsh Side offers amenities, including two lighted tennis courts, swimming pool,... More On This Community
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Shorewood: FOREST BEACH
Shorewood is a private community 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 and shopping fo... More On This Community
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Hampton Pointe: HAMPTON POINTE
Hampton Pointe is Bluffton's newest private country club community located in a serene setting of woodlands, lakes, and lagoons less than 15 minutes from Hilton Head Island. Created by Toll Brothers, developer of Hampton Hall and the nation's premier... More On This Community
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Caravel Court: SEA PINES
Caravel Court is on the banks of Harbour Town Marina in Sea Pines on Hilton Head, 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 planta... More On This Community
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Hilton Head Club Villas: HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
Hilton Head Island Club Villas is a private community situated in Hilton Head Plantation on Hilton Head Island, SC. One of Hilton Head Island's largest and most age-diverse residential neighborhoods is Hilton Head Plantation. Spread over 4,000 acres... 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 situated in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head, SC. This popular resort and residential community is situated mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Ins... More On This Community
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Ocean Cove Club: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Ocean Cove Villas is luxurious community with in steps to the beach and to all the amenities 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. I... More On This Community
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Tabby Walk: Tabby Walk
Tabby Walk Villas is a private community very affordable and a masterful value centrally located in the north island neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC.... More On This Community
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Spring Lake Village: HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
Spring Lake Village is a private community located in the Heart of Hilton Head Plantation. One of Hilton Head Island's biggest and most age-diverse residential neighborhoods is Hilton Head Island Island Island Island Plantation. Spread over 4,000 acr... More On This Community
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