Hilton Head Island Travel Guide, South Carolina, USA

The travel guide delves into Hilton Head Island's rich history, highlighting its evolution from Paleo-Indian habitation over 10,000 years ago to its role in the American South's plantation economy. It explores the island's encounters with Spanish, French, and British explorers, culminating in Captain William Hilton's claim in 1663. Beyond its reputation for golf and beaches, the guide emphasizes the island's cultural heritage, including its ties to Gullah traditions and the impact of significant historical events from the Revolutionary to the Civil War.