CELEBRATE THE TOWN’S HISTORY WITH US

This year, we are celebrating two significant milestones in Hilton Head Island’s history—the 360th anniversary of the sighting of the headlands of the island by Captain William Hilton and the 40th anniversary of the island’s incorporation as a municipality.

I am excited about honoring these two significant moments with events to celebrate the island’s history (long and storied from 8000 BC when Native Americans occupied the island to the Civil War Period and the modern era of development and growth), ecology (our beautiful coastal landscape), culture (arts, music, and other fascinating activities), and people (whether you’ve been here for generations or just arrived a month ago). These events will allow us to reflect on how far we’ve come over the decades and unite as a community to celebrate what is important to us. Each of us has a story about how this island we call home has inspired, nurtured, or sustained us. The events scheduled for this celebration provide meaningful opportunities to reflect on what’s important and spend time with our fellow islanders.

The celebrations will include two free anchor events. A community picnic will be on Saturday, August 26, at the Lowcountry Celebration Park (94 Pope Avenue). From 4 to 8 p.m., attendees can enjoy complimentary traditional picnic fare (hamburgers, hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages), fun and games (face painting, animal balloons, bounce houses, rock climbing, and more) for all ages, local