The town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is located on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County. Often called Hilton Head, it is named after Captain William Hilton who discovered the headland near the mouth of Port Royal Sound and named the island after himself. During the American War Between the States, it was used as an operations base for the Union blockade of southern ports. After the Union occupied the island, literally hundreds of ex-slaves migrated to Hilton Head, and many of them are ancestors of current residents there who are called the Gullah, or Geechee. The Geechee people still keep their own culture and language, an English based creole language with many African words in the language as well.
Regular Blogs
HiltonHead.com: General Interest
As the title suggests, here are posts which are of interest to those who frequent Hilton Head. They address various seasons and what they are like there, farmers markets and where and when they are held, and holiday celebrations in the vicinity.
http://www.hiltonhead.com/blog/general-interest
In-depth stories about golfing and local golf courses abound here, various places to eat or drink which include numerous photographs and details descriptions.
http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/island-vibe/
News such as weather, local events, and sports are found here, as are stories about crime and politics. Also addresses national and world news as well as local elections and political events.
http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountry-lens/index.html
