Things to do in Hilton Head Island!
Art Galleries in Hilton Head
Endangered Arts Ltd.
In South Island Square, this gallery carries fine art, sculptures, cibachromes, and lithographs from renowned artists such as Wyland, James Coleman (an artist of Disney for over 20 years), Mike Maiden, and Roy Tabora, recognized seascape artist. 785-5075
Harbour Art Gallery
Exhibiting paintings of R. Bolten Smith, capturing beautiful landscapes in the Low Country, Beaufort and Savannah. 785-2787
Island Ideas 1 and 2
In the Fresh Market Shops on Hwy 278. An extensive gallery of art works by local and international artists. Outstanding works of paintings and photographs. Also: Custom framing. 842-6261
The Linda Hartough Gallery
Located in Harbour Town, this gallery entails many golfing landscapes by the internationally recognized artist, Linda Hartough. These works include venues like Pebble beach and Harbour Towne. There is also home décor golf gifts available. 671-6500
Thomas Kinkade Galleries
Located in Bridge Center Shoppes across from Moss Creek. Thomas Kinkade is easily one of the most recognized contemporary artists living in the world today. The "Where to Go On Hilton Head" July handbook states that Kinkade's "paintings of light" offer peace and hope. These masterpieces are amazing in detail and depth. Do not miss the opportunity to view this gallery. 836-1110
Museums on Hilton Head Island
Coastal Discovery Museum
100 William Hilton Parkway 843-689-6767
The Coastal Discovery Museum offers programs, activities, and exhibits year-round to make learning about Hilton Head and other sea islands an enjoyable experience for island visitors and residents alike.
The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is a great place to visit any time of the year. With indoor and outdoor exhibits, activity centers in the Sea Island Classroom, the History Time-line Exhibit, and Museum Store on-site, plus 11 different tours and cruises around the island, the Museum is a fantastic way to become familiar with the island's unique history and ecology. More than 125,000 visitors and students enjoyed classes, exhibits and tours last year.
Coastal Discovery Home Page
Heyward House Historic Center
52 Boundary Street 843-757-6293
The Cole-Heyward House, built as a summer home for a local plantation owner, was constructed CIRCA 1840 and is one of only eight antebellum homes remaining in the Lowcountry coastal town of Bluffton, and is the only historic home open for visitation to the public.
Heyward House Historic Center
Penn Center On St.Helena
Penn Center, Incorporated is a non-profit organization designed to promote and preserve Sea Island history and Culture. Begun in 1862 as Penn School, an experimental program to educate Sea Island slaves freed at the beginning of the Civil War, it is the oldest and most persistent survivor of the Port Royal Experiment.
During the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference chose Penn as a training site for retreat and strategic planning. The Peace Corps and the Conscientious Objector Programs used the sight for training, lodging, planning and community service. By the early 80s, it became Penn Center, an agency linked to the past and connected to the future. Today, it fosters a vision of shared culture, preserved history and attainable world harmony.
Penn School National Historic Landmark District
P.O. Box 126, St. Helena Island, South Carolina 29920
Phone: (843) 838-2432
http://www.penncenter.com/history.html
Parris Island Museum in Beaufort
Since its dedication on January 8, 1975, Parris Island Museum has collected, preserved, exhibited, and held artifacts, art, memorabilia, photographs, and personal papers of lasting historical and traditional value. As the Marine Corps' first Command Museum, Parris Island Museum is devoted to the education, enrichment, and inspiration of Marines and the general public
In addition to extensive exhibits outlining the history of Parris Island and the United States Marine Corps, Parris Island Museum contains several key areas of interest dedicated to a variety of specialized topics.
http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/units/museum/
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