We love spending our summer vacation in Hilton Head. For the last 3 years, my little daughter and I, traveled all over the island “looking for adventures”. We discovered a place rich in history, fascinating life stories, world-changing inventions, Civil War battles, people struggles, and of course, the perennial Sea Islands ghost legends!
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites the mysterious Stoney-Baynard Ruins currently preserved inside the Sea Pines Plantation are a truly historic and antebellum architectural gem.

A brief history…(courtesy of Community Services Associates)
• In 1776 Captain John Stoney bought Braddock’s Point Plantation from Beaufort merchant John Mark Verdier.
• According to our Forts of Port Royal History [...]

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An engineering marvel, a Civil War naval battle success, a human tragedy and a century old mystery. The H.L. Hunley Confederate Submarine elusive disappearance coupled with an incredible manpower struggle has captivated the hearts and minds of people around the world.

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• Excerpts from the fascinating book “Charleston Mysteries – Ghostly Haunts in the Holy City” by [...]

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Mystery lovers, ghost hunters and war history aficionados come enjoy the South Battery Street rare delights. Forget about the stuck-up tour guides and plunge yourself into some of Charleston’s darkest secrets.

Battery Park and the Pirate of White Point Garden
White Point used to be a low marshy area crawling with pirates, many of whom ended up [...]

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Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is North Myrtle Beach’ most exciting family entertainment, dining and shopping center. Unlike its bigger commercial ridden cousin, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing feels authentic, easy going and intimate. Here are some of the fun activities you can do with the kids:
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Pirates attacking the Gulf of Aden…huge ransoms…terror in the seas…Does it sound familiar? Well yeah, we’ve been hearing it for centuries! That’s right, privateering it’s a traditional and quite lucrative business.

Don’t take my word for it. See for yourself at the amazing Predators of the Sea exhibit inside the Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. Here [...]

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Is it a little Captain Morgan in you?
Find out at the highly entertaining, interactive and cool Pirates exhibit inside Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach.
Justice for all! These social rebels often fought against class oppression, and along the way, they’ve won the hearts of the plebe and the (secret) admiration of kings. Their legends [...]

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Hooray you are finally in Hilton Head but you don’t play golf. You read the travel guides and coupon books filled with dozens of attractions screaming at you “come see me”! Are you confused? I know how you feel. Been there, done that.

Here is my list of things to do that are fun, educational [...]

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Lighthouses are the most romantic ocean harboring constructions ever built my men. They symbolize safety and comfort. Many inspired legends, love songs and even myths. Some of them are still haunted by desperate souls. So on your vacation to Hilton Head, Beaufort or Savannah go visit the Lowcountry Lighthouses for an unforgettable and very affordable [...]

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