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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-12/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-11/
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-10/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-9/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-7/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-6/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Family,History,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-5/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Family,History,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-4/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Family,History,Things To Do
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260729T141932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T141932Z
UID:86239-1785747600-1785774600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-3/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Family,History,Things To Do
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://culturehhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Julius-Rosenwald-and-Booker-T-Washington-300x199-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260723T161618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T161618Z
UID:86093-1785668400-1785688200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit on Rosenwald Schools that Educated Black Children in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION: The photography exhibition A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald\, Booker T. Washington\, and the 4\,978 Schools that Changed America  opens on August 1 and will be on view through November 1\, 2026.\n\nThe public is invited to a talk and reception with photographer and author Andrew Feiler on September 17. The talk begins at 5 pm\, followed by a reception. The event ends at 7:30 pm. Admission to the museum is free.\n\nA remarkable collaboration\nThe Rosenwald Schools program was a partnership between Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald\, president of Sears\, Roebuck and Company\, and Booker T. Washington\, prominent African American educator\, leader\, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Between 1912 and 1937\, this historic partnership helped fund the construction of nearly 5\,000 schools for Black children in the segregated South and border states.\nA Better Life for Their Children features photographs and narratives by Feiler\, whose work documents surviving Rosenwald school buildings and tells the stories of people connected to them.\n\n“This is an opportunity for visitors to learn about a significant but largely unknown chapter that connects American\, Black\, and Jewish history\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “A Better Life for Their Children reflects our mission to inspire people to have a deeper understanding of our region’s history and culture.” \nOf the original 4\,978 schools\, only about 500 survive. To tell this story visually\, Feiler drove more than 25\,000 miles\, photographed 105 schools\, and interviewed dozens of former students\, teachers\, preservationists\, and community leaders. Among the alumni of Rosenwald Schools are author Maya Angelou\, civil rights activist Medgar Evers\, and Congressman John Lewis\, whose portrait is included in the exhibit. \n\n “With a shared passion for education and social action\, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald reached across divides of race\, religion\, and region to make America a better place for all\,” said Feiler. “Their remarkable accomplishments speak to us today. Individual actions matter.”\nNearly 500 Rosenwald Schools in SC\nSouth Carolina had 481 Rosenwald schools\, more than any other state except North Carolina and Mississippi. Every county in the state had at least one Rosenwald school\, including the Robert Smalls School in Beaufort\, whose legacy lives on through the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.\nA complementary exhibit in the Sea Island Room\, Bringing Back the Light\, by Charleston-based physician and photographer Alan Nussbaum\, documents the restoration of the Rosenwald School in St. George\, SC.\nFeiler’s award-winning book A Better Life for Their Children will be available for sale in the museum store. It is the first comprehensive photodocumentary of the Rosenwald Schools program.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/photography-exhibit-on-rosenwald-schools-that-educated-black-children-in-the-segregated-south-2/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Family,History,Things To Do
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://culturehhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Julius-Rosenwald-and-Booker-T-Washington-300x199-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260709T140238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T140238Z
UID:86056-1785403800-1785409200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:America 250th Hilton Head History Cruise
DESCRIPTION:“Step Back Into 1776 Aboard Vagabond Cruise”\nMulti Date options\nThursday July 16 or July 30th\nCruise Time: (9:30 am – 11 am) \nCelebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with an unforgettable journey through the waters of history aboard the iconic Vagabond. In partnership with the Heritage Library\, this special narrated history cruise brings the Revolutionary War era of Hilton Head Island to life from the very waterways where history unfolded. \nAs you cruise through the scenic Lowcountry aboard the Vagabond\, costumed historical docents from the Heritage Library will guide guests through captivating stories of the American Revolution\, coastal defenses\, naval activity\, local settlements\, and the important role Hilton Head Island and the surrounding waters played during the fight for independence. \nBecause this experience takes place on the water itself\, guests will gain a unique perspective unlike a traditional land-based history tour. Hear the stories while viewing the very marshes\, shorelines\, waterways\, and strategic locations connected to the Revolutionary War era along the South Carolina coast. \nThis immersive sightseeing cruise combines history\, storytelling\, scenic coastal views\, and live narration into a one-of-a-kind educational and entertaining experience for visitors and locals alike. \nWhether you are a history enthusiast\, educator\, family\, or simply looking for a unique thing to do on Hilton Head Island during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration\, this cruise offers a memorable opportunity to experience history where it truly happened.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/america-250th-hilton-head-history-cruise-2/
LOCATION:Vagabond Cruise\, Harbourtown at Sea Pines
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://culturehhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/History-Cruise.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260608T190647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190647Z
UID:85674-1782831600-1782835200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with Ben
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and meet one of America’s most fascinating Founding Fathers\, Benjamin Franklin. Through a lively and interactive presentation\, a historical interpreter brings Franklin to life\, sharing stories\, wit\, and insights from the early days of our nation.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/conversations-with-ben/
LOCATION:Beaufort County Library Hilton Head Branch\, 11 Beach City Road\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Presentation,Things To Do
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://culturehhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Beaufort-County-Library.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T094500
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260527T202353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T202353Z
UID:85359-1782810000-1782812700@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Donuts with Benjamin Franklin
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and meet one of America’s Founding Fathers\, Benjamin Franklin.  A lively historical interpreter will share\, stories and insights from America’s early history.  Donuts will be available.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/donuts-with-benjamin-franklin/
LOCATION:Liberty Oak at Harbour Town\, Harbour Town\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Food,History,Things To Do
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://culturehhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-sea-pines-resort2-002.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T184309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T184309Z
UID:84726-1781172000-1781175600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-12/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260428T185840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185840Z
UID:84729-1780999200-1781002800@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-12/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T183443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T183443Z
UID:84725-1780567200-1780570800@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-11/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260428T185713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185713Z
UID:84759-1780394400-1780398000@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-11/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T182354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182354Z
UID:84162-1779962400-1779966000@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-10/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260428T184210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T184210Z
UID:84757-1779789600-1779793200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-10/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T181334Z
UID:84723-1779357600-1779361200@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-9/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260428T183415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T183415Z
UID:84758-1779184800-1779188400@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-9/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T175656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T175656Z
UID:84722-1778752800-1778756400@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-8/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191104Z
UID:84727-1778580000-1778583600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-8/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
CREATED:20260423T190111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T190111Z
UID:84163-1778148000-1778151600@culturehhi.org
SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-7/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-7/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-6/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
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SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-6/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour \nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-5/
LOCATION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina\, 29926\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181131
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SUMMARY:Historic Fort Mitchel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Fort Mitchel Tours 2026 \nFort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States \nFt Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation\, a site on the National Register of Historic Places \nImmerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake\, General Mitchel\, played in shaping Hilton Head history\, including historic Mitchelville. \n  \nRegistration required! \n$10.00 \n843-686-6560 \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-fort-mitchel-tour-5/
LOCATION:Ft. Mitchel\, Hilton Head Plantation\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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