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Moss Creek Giving and Endowment Funds: supporting local charitable organizations and those with the greatest need.
Operation Colleton River: supporting the charitable interests of the Colleton River Club.
Palmetto Dunes Cares: supporting the charitable interests of those who live, invest, work and play in the Palmetto Dunes community, benefiting the greater Hilton Head Island area.
We proudly administer these funds for nine local communities. The funds and their missions include: Belfair 1811 Fund: impacting the lives of those in need in the greater Bluffton area.
Hampton Hall Charitable Fund: supporting the charitable interests of Hampton Hall residents and assisting with needs in the community. Hampton Lake Tiger Bass Race Charitable Fund: supporting the charitable interests of Hampton Lake residents.
Long Cove Community Charitable and Endowment Funds: supporting the needs of health, housing, hunger and education in Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Port Royal Community Charitable Fund: supporting the charitable interests and enhancing the sense of community while providing resources to improve the lives of people in the Lowcountry. Women of Palmetto Bluff: providing support and resources for charitable programs and services of Women of Palmetto Bluff. Individually, these groups have accomplished phenomenal things. Each fund has established its own grant process and awarded thousands of dollars to local nonprofits. If we
combine all their efforts, these nine funds have invested an astounding $3.38 million into our community. So one day a thought occurred to us: If we gathered all of these groups together, could their impact be amplified even more? The Lowcountry Communities Collective was born. We held the first Lowcountry Communities Collective meeting in November. Not surprisingly, we learned many of the communities face similar challenges and have had comparable experiences in their philanthropic journeys. By discovering ways they might work together, even if on just a small scale to start, the groups will learn and grow together, and their impact on our communities can be even more powerful. Who knows what they might accomplish? Convening groups is just one of the many things community foundations do to bring people together and strengthen our communities. Learn about others at cf-lowcountry.org.
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When You Endow, You Enrich. After living 50 years on Hilton Head Island, David and Nancy Ames have cultivated deep roots in our community. David, a land planner, developed Long Cove Club during Hilton Head’s early days. In 2016 he was elected to town council. They’ve both invested their invaluable talent, along with countless hours, to nonprofit boards and volunteer activities. They wanted a way to continue to support the community after they’re gone. They found it at the Community Foundation. As members of our Legacy Society, they’ve named the Community Foundation as part of their estate plan. Why? “We want to create a safety net for our community, and an endowment at the Community Foundation does that,” David says. Nancy agrees, “Building the Community Foundation into our estate plan allows us to continue to invest in the community we love, even after we’re gone.” Their love of our community shines in all they do now and, through our Legacy Society, that light will continue to shine for years and years to come. What will you endow for future generations? Let’s start a conversation today.
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The Native Issue ©BUTCH HIRSCH
As history has marched on, the Lowcountry changed and evolved. This issue celebrates all things “native” to the region: Native Islanders, Native American landmarks, native plants, native wildlife, native art, native crafts, native cuisine and more. RELISH THE MOMENT Fish lovers will delight in Jan Smith’s recipe for Broiled Barbecue Trout with Southern Pear Relish – a mild, flaky freshwater catch that does not have a fishy taste. The pear relish gives just the right balance of savory and sweet. Find it along with other Lowcountry recipes (with a few modern twists) on page 128. It's easy to create a reely good meal.
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Gullah-Geechee recipes from a sixth-generation farmer
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How the land lies
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Where we live
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Know your bottlenose
We’ve got the dirt on the native plants you need
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Native roots
Home for generations Hilton Head Island’s Historic Gullah Neighborhoods
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We hope this "Native Issue" inspires you to learn more about this wonderful place we call home and that you’ll find a new appreciation for the people, places and things native to this area.
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Windows of opportunity
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See the light in our most beautiful lighthouses
Create an inviting space with pro design tips
Fall in love with unique local gifts and accessories
Hot picks from the local restaurant scene
Portraits in ink and words by artist Anthony A. Johnson
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Happenings
Meet cultural protectors and environmental preservers
Discover Dick Point, a secret spot off the beaten track
The evolution of Hilton Head Island "natives"
Lovely cocktail recipes for Valentine's Day
The top performances and events planned for February
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Best date night outfits from local shops and boutiques
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Destinations
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Parting shot
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If you’ve lived in the Lowcountry long enough, you’ve certainly heard the Gullah phrase “Cumya can’t tell Binya.” In other words, those who have come here (the Cumyas) can’t tell those who have been here (the Binyas) how to live. When I moved here as a Cumya back in the 1980s, I was intrigued by Gullah culture and wanted to learn more about the Binyas — Gullah families who have survived and thrived here since the 18th century. On Hilton Head we call these first families Native Islanders. Their enslaved ancestors were brought here in the 1700s specifically for their knowledge of planting rice and their ability to cope with the oppressive heat and mosquitoes. The Lowcountry has a climate similar to that of West Africa, and plantation owners relied on these enslaved West Africans to teach them how to grow crops in our coastal environment. While the plantation owners left after the Civil War, the Gullah families stayed: The Aikens, the Browns, the Burkes, the Campbells, ON LOCATION Publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb and Long the Cohens, the Daises, the Joneses, the Cove Club's Lindsay Finger enjoy the sunshine during this month's fashion shoot at Long Cove Club. Orages, the Stewarts — the list goes on. These families continue the fight to preserve and protect their land, culture and traditions amid rampant development from us Cumyas. This “Native Issue” of LOCAL Life not only celebrates our population of Native Islanders but all things “native” to the Lowcountry: Native American landmarks, native books, native plants, native wildlife, native art, native crafts, native cuisine and more. We hope it inspires you to learn more about this - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. wonderful place we call home and that you’ll find a new appreciation for the people, places and things native to this area. May your February be as sweet as an oversized box of chocolates!
DARK FIRE STARTER This mix of dark chocolate and sriracha with a sprinkling of cane sugar might set your mouth on fire, but it’s worth it. Find it at The Chocolate Canopy.
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contributors MEET LOCAL CREATIVES BEHIND THE SCENES Butch Hirsch Photographer & Videographer OTHER CREDS: University of New Hampshire, award-winning documentary filmmaker, founder of Hirsch Productions. FOR THIS ISSUE: Recipes with Lowcountry Roots HOMETOWN: Clarksville, Tennessee CURRENT HOME: Hilton Head Island LOCAL SINCE: 2003 HOBBIES: Ice hockey (it’s been a while!), model boat building, flying drones WHAT IS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW? I love to cook and bake. Thanksgiving is all mine! WHAT ARE YOU READING? My wife’s mind. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Fleetwood Mac WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING? Documentary “14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible” FAVORITE LOCAL AREA OR LANDMARK: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn FAVORITE VALENTINE’S DAY MEMORY: The very first Valentine’s Day with my wife and the 29 that have followed.
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OTHER CREDS: Published hair and makeup artist; lead hair and makeup on Southern Charm Savannah, Season 2 FOR THIS ISSUE: Makeup artist for fashion shoot HOMETOWN: West Palm Beach, Florida CURRENT HOME: Savannah LOCAL SINCE: 2016 HOBBIES: Going to the beach and to the movies. WHAT IS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW? I’m afraid of alligators. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Any 1990s/2000s hip hop WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING? Emily in Paris FAVORITE LOCAL AREA OR LANDMARK: Wormsloe Park FAVORITE VALENTINE’S DAY MEMORY: Getting a Valentine card from my son. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT FEBRUARY? Everything! It’s the best weather, my birthday month, my husband’s birthday month and our wedding anniversary!
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OTHER CREDS: Wrote the book “Stories and Poems of a Gullah Native.” FOR THIS ISSUE: Wrote the poem “Numba Two Tub.” HOMETOWN: Beaufort LOCAL SINCE: Lifetime local (might be the only one left). HOBBIES: Reading, writing a poem as inspired. WHAT IS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I am an ordained minister. WHAT ARE YOU READING? Magnifico — The Life of Lorenzo De' Medici and Pierre S. DuPont the Making of the Modern Corporation. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Mainly talk radio — NPR, and the old stuff — ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s. WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING? I am an action-adventure guy. The latest stuff on big and small screens. FAVORITE LOCAL AREA OR LANDMARK: I often read at the park on the Naval Hospital. Beautiful scenery. FAVORITE VALENTINE’S DAY MEMORY: Getting the small heart candies in elementary school and reading the words written on them after receiving them from a classmate WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT FEBRUARY? My son was born on the fourth; discussing the fact with him that Vice President Dan Quayle and Rosa Parks also shared his birthday. That still leads to some interesting conversations.
Others who contributed to this issue ... PHOTOGRAPHERS Monica Baddar + Frederick Breedon + Arno Dimmling + Dave Drake + Siobhán Egan Debora Garella + J. Savage Gibson + Butch Hirsh + Michael Houston + David McClister + John McManus Holger Opderbeck + Todd Owyoung + Mike Ritterbeck + Lisa Staff + Rick Williams + Jay Wooster + Jim Wright WRITERS Lisa Allen + Lola Campbell + Daisy Dow + Bob Engler + Denise Friday + Carrie Hirsch + Gloria Holmes Barry Kaufman + Christopher Krupl + Carolyn Males + Libby O'Regan + Margaret Pearman + Michele Roldán-Shaw B.C. Rausch + Michaela Satterfield + Luana Graves Sellars + Leslie T. Snadowsky + Richard Thomas CONTRIBUTORS Marcia Cornell + Sonja Griffin Evans + Megan Goheen Kevin Horton + Dario Iudica + Carly Schultz + Jean Meaney Wheatly
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The cover features the artwork “Reminisce” by cultural artist Sonja Griffin Evans, who was born and raised in Beaufort. “Reminiscing about the Lowcountry always leaves us speechless, then turns us into storytellers. The live mossy oak trees and saltwater marshes of the Lowcountry are immersed in stories from the past with high hopes for the future,” she said. Find many of her original works on display at The Red Piano Art Gallery in Bluffton. You can also find more of her work online at sonjagriffinevans.com or by following her on social media (@sonjagriffinevans).
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HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE Nearly everyone who has heard of Hilton Head Island has heard of Harbour Town. Whether you know it for the Harbour Town Golf Links Course, the RBC Heritage tournament, or its beautiful seaside shops, Harbour Town has secured a space for itself in people’s imagination of Hilton Head Island. Dotted on countless bumper stickers and trapped in many snow globes, the Harbour Town Lighthouse has been an icon of the island for over fifty years. Towering 93 feet above the 18th hole of the golf course, this lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Calibogue Sound from 10 a.m. until sundown. For those willing to climb the 114 steps to the top, be sure to take your time while wandering through the historical museum on the lighthouse’s interior. Each of the nine landings explores the island’s history, starting with its Native American inhabitants and ending in talking about the island today.
Beacons of history STORY BY DAISY DOW
Stretching from northern Florida up the coastline towards Charleston, the Sea Islands peek over the horizon for those approaching the mainland from the ocean, be it Capt. William Hilton in 1663 or a modern fisherman approaching from a day at sea. Bridging the threshold between land and sea, five lighthouses of the Lowcountry are monuments to the region’s rich history, standing out as iconic silhouettes on the coastal skyline. Some are functional, others were designed to be decorative; some have been preserved to take you back in time, others took on new shapes to fight the wear and tear of natural erosion and wars. Whether you are a fan of ghost stories, a history buff, or a lover of beautiful lighthouses, these landmarks are worth visiting.
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LEAMINGTON LIGHTHOUSE While not the most recognized lighthouse of Hilton Head Island, the Leamington Lighthouse in Palmetto Dunes has seen the island through some significant moments in its history. Light first shone out of the lighthouse, also called the Hilton Head Rear Range Light, in 1880. Its light could be seen from 15 miles away, helping boats navigate the Port Royal Sound. Today its 92-foot-tall frame still can be spotted above the tree line. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1932, but during WWII the lighthouse served as a lookout for Marine troops passing through Camp McDougal. Since then it has been incorporated into Palmetto Dunes as a landmark along the Arthur Hills Golf Course. Some believe that Caroline Fripp, “The Blue Lady,” haunts the lighthouse.
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BLOODY POINT LIGHTHOUSE While it may look like any other house, the Bloody Point Lighthouse shone light towards the Atlantic to guide mariners into the Savannah River Channel from 1883 until 1922. This two-story building was the home to four lighthouse keepers who manned the light from the dormer window on the second floor. The house has been relocated several times due to erosion and shoreline recessions. Briefly used as the golf pro shop for the Bloody Point Golf Course, the house has been converted into a museum. Be sure to check out the video history of the lighthouse on the first floor, and swing by the gift shop for some locally crafted treasures.
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The Greatest View
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HUNTING ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE The only publicly accessible lighthouse in South Carolina, the Hunting Island Lighthouse is a destination location for any lighthouse enthusiasts passing through the Lowcountry. Its iconic black and white exterior houses a set of 167 cast-iron steps that lead to its top. Shooting 136 feet above the trees around it, this lighthouse boasts 360-degree views of the barrier islands and the rest of the island’s 5,000 acres of beaches, marshes and forests. Access to the lighthouse is managed through a reservation system that allows six people at a time to climb up the spiral staircase. Construction begain in 1859, a few years before the outbreak of the Civil War. The lighthouse was destroyed by Confederate troops who wanted to hinder Union naval forces’ ability to navigate the waters. Rebuilt in 1875, the lighthouse was moved 1.3 miles inland due to extreme beach erosion.
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HAIG POINT LIGHTHOUSE Seeing a lighthouse is one thing, spending the night is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike all others. Visitors to Daufuskie Island can make themselves at home in the two-bedroom Haig Point Lighthouse and step into the shoes of generations of lighthouse keepers who slept there before The white wooden dwelling has a 40-foot tower emerging from it. Built in 1872 the Haig Point lighthouse functioned for over fifty years before the station was discontinued in 1924. It was used as a hunting lodge before being abandoned. When International Paper Realty Corporation bought Haig Point in the 1980s, it restored the lighthouse according to its original plans. Today the Haig Point lighthouse is used as a wedding venue and can be rented out for private events. It is the only lighthouse in South Carolina where you can rent the space and imagine a day in the life of those who kept the East Coast alight.
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GOTENNA MESH For the off-grid hikers, this candy bar-sized smart device allows you to communicate in places without any cell, wi-fi or satellite service. Available at gotennamesh.com. $179
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Red Umbrellas - Wally Smith
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SHRIMP, COLLARDS & GRITS: GULLAH ROOTS OF SOUTHERN COOKING BY PAT BRANNING Pat Branning is a gifted storyteller who weaves her heartfelt memories of the South throughout her series of gorgeous coffee-table cookbooks titled Shrimp, Collards & Grits. Volume IV focus on the Gullah roots of Southern cooking and features the works of many Southern artists, along with stunning food photography and landscapes.
DAUFUSKIE DAZE: LIVING, LEARNING AND TEACHING ON A SOUTH CAROLINA SEA ISLAND Six Oaks Sepia - Wally Smith
BY JIM ALBERTO Living on an island where just getting groceries can depend on the tide, newlyweds Jim and Carol Alberto started teaching students in the small wooden schoolhouse on Daufuskie Island. They soon discovered that the kids were well adapted to island existence, but unprepared for classroom learning. Little did the Albertos know how much they, too, would learn during their nine-year adventure, especially when it came to survival skills. Throw away those college diplomas; the real education was about to begin.
IMPRESSIONS OF AN ISLAND: HILTON HEAD SOUTH CAROLINA BY DAVID SIMPSON
Toward the Light - Wally Smith
The Island’s premier gallery of contemporary American fine craft and art.
The images from this book by David Simpson Photography capture what words cannot –– the beauty of a magical place unlike any other. Where the birds and wildlife are welcoming, the vegetation is spectacular, and the beaches become a playground for kids and adults alike. Hilton Head Island is a paradise that never will leave your mind, and the images contained here will spark your imagination forever.
PARADISE: MEMORIES OF HILTON HEAD IN THE EARLY DAYS BY NELLE AND ORA SMITH
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JUST THINK OF THE LEGENDARY ADVENTURES YOU WILL HAVE WITH THIS TERRIER MIX.
MORE ABOUT ZELDA Colors: Gray Age: 6 months Likes: Watching TV and snuggling. “I’m a Netflix and chill kinda dog, but I also love jogging. I can’t wait to get to my forever home and spend time chilling with my owner." - Zelda Dislikes: People who don’t like hugs. “I am a hugger and can’t wait to show my affection to my owner constantly! I hope they give good hugs!" - Zelda Adopt him: Due to Covid, all Hilton Head Humane adoptions are by appointment only. Call 843-681-8686 or visit hhhumane.org.
This 6-year-old terrier mix came from another rescue after she was found as a stray. Zelda enjoys living life to the fullest, whether it’s going for a jog or lying on the couch watching TV. Zelda loves to snuggle, so be prepared for full-body hugs. She has completed her heartworm treatment and is ready for adoption. Make your own legends with Zelda – she is the perfect companion for any adventures you choose.
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4. The Great Detective was at a lakeside resort. There was a storage tank not far up the hill behind the lake. A small girl fell in. The only rope around was a foot too short. The Great Detective solved the problem instantly. How? 5. Joe likes Kate but not Elizabeth. He likes Andy but not David, and he likes Sam but not Roger. Using the same logic, will he like Dick or William.
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A LOOK AT THE LOWCOUNTRY’S STARRING ROLE IN THE MOVIES
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THE GREAT SANTINI (1979)
THE CAST Robert Duvall as Lt. Col. Wilbur "Bull" P. Meechum, Blythe Danner as Lillian "Lil" Meechum, Michael O'Keefe as Ben Meechum, Brian Andrews as Matthew Meechum and Julie Anne Haddock as Karen Meechum.
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DETAILS Beaufort is home to many beautiful antebellum homes. The most famous is Tidalholm, located at 1 Laurens Street. Many locals know it as “The Big Chill House,” where the popular 1983 movie was filmed. But before Tom Berenger, Glenn Close and Jeff Goldblum showed up, the historical landmark was featured in the 1979 family drama “The Great Santini,” starring Robert Duvall. The Academy Award-nominated drama, based on Beaufort native Pat Conroy’s book, follows the life of Lt. Col. Wilbur "Bull" Meechum, a pilot also known as “The Great Santini.” The Meechum family home scenes were shot at Tidalholm and portrayed a peaceful time in 1962 before America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The military scenes in the movie were shot at Merritt Field at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort. The scene where Ben finds his father drunk under a tree was shot at the open square that locals call “The Green.” During production, Duvall was spotted all over town driving a beautiful, dark blue with gold pin-stripe Mercedes 450 SLC with the top down.
Guarding Your Legacy
THE PLOT Bull Meechum (Robert Duvall) is a great fighter pilot — so great that he dubs himself "The Great Santini." While his take-no-prisoners attitude and willingness to fight have served him well in the military, he's unable to turn it off at home. Eventually his competitive nature and abusive behavior take their toll on his relationships with his wife (Blythe Danner) and his rebellious 18-year-old son (Michael O'Keefe) after a friendly father-and-son basketball game turns ugly
FILM FACTS Director Lewis John Carlino adapted the script from Pat Conroy's novel of the same name. The title character, Lt. Col. Wilbur "Bull" Meechum, aka "The Great Santini,” was based on Conroy's father, Donald. Before he died in 1998, Donald told a nurse, “I will be the only person ever buried in the Beaufort National Cemetery twice; once in the movie ‘The Great Santini’ and then in real life.” The film made its world premiere in Beaufort in August 1979 and was soon released in North Carolina and South Carolina to empty cinemas. Believing the film's title, which implied it was about circus stunts, was the problem, new titles (Sons and Heroes, Reaching Out and The Ace) were tested in other markets. Alternative movie posters were also used. Parodies of the “You gonna cry?” basketball scene were in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and in episodes of The Simpsons and Roseanne. The film was also referenced in King of the Hill, when Hank mentions he has rented and returned the movie 23 times.
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CONSIDERING A KNEE OR JOINT REPLACEMENT?
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Charity Spotlight
The Long Cove Fund MISSION
To encourage and support charitable giving by the members of Long Cove Club and to provide grants to nonprofits in support of current needs in the areas of health, housing, hunger and education in Beaufort and Jasper counties, with particular focus on projects and programs serving the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton communities.
GET HELP The 2022 grant cycle is open. To apply, visit longcoveclub.com/care-community and submit by the deadline of March 31, 2022.
WHOM IT HELPS CARING COMMUNITY The Long Cove Fund Charitable Advisory Committee is comprised of Long Cove Club members who volunteer their time to oversee the fund’s financials, annual grant cycle, annual appeal and event planning.
HISTORY The Long Cove Fund consists of two separate funds created in collaboration with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The Long Cove Endowment Fund was established in 2003 and was the first charitable endowment fund founded by a residential community on Hilton Head Island. The Long Cove Charitable Fund was created in 2014 in an effort to provide greater flexibility in distributing donated funds to meet current needs. Donors may choose to give either to the Endowment Fund or to the Charitable Fund, or to both.
BUILDING DREAMS Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity received a 2021 grant for building materials for a construction program.
Nonprofits in support of current needs in the areas of health, housing, hunger and education in Beaufort and Jasper counties, with particular focus on projects and programs serving the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton communities. Since 2003, $1,560,241 has been awarded to local nonprofits. In 2021, 41 nonprofit organizations were awarded $209,600 in grants.
HOW TO HELP
BUS STOP Members of the Long Cove Fund by the Second Helpings Bus.
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LOCAL Life asked Dr. Gloria Holmes to share her thoughts on what it means to be local. Holmes is a professor emerita at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University and an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website. Write to info@wearelocallife.com.
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The sky was dark; very dark; a starless night. Sadly, we had missed the sunset. I was crossing the bridge, and already beginning to feel that post-flight relief you experience when memories of the cacophony of NYC’s crowded airports, crowded planes and prickly passengers begin to fade. I was making a trip I had made at least a hundred times before. Decades after I first walked on North Forest Beach as a typical tourist; years after spending Christmases and summers and springs on the Island, that night, I was simply returning to a place of peace; a refuge I had always loved. I was vacating the busy world of students and bustling school cafeterias, and grading and deadlines, and anticipating lush palm trees and warm, sandy beaches. But as I crossed the bridge on this dark night, something different and unexpected happened. I realized that I was coming home. Instantly, I knew that I was no longer a vacationer or a visitor. I suddenly knew that this was where my spirit was rooted; had always been rooted; this is where I belonged; this is where I needed to be. That night, my spirit told me what my heart already knew. I was coming home. It was an indescribable feeling; that sense of connectedness, of belonging. Some call it a sense of place; a mystical connection to a place that mere words cannot describe. This surprised me
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BY DR. GLORIA HOLMES
VOICE FOR EQUALITY Dr. Gloria Holmes is a professor emerita at Quinnipiac University and an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. She has also worked as a diversity trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and the Connecticut State Department of Education, and has conducted antibias workshops for public school teachers and school leaders in Connecticut and South Carolina. In 2018, she wrote the book “Justice in Search of Leaders: A Handbook for Equity-Driven School Leadership.”
then, and surprises me now because I had always seen myself as a proud native New Yorker. It took two decades for me to make it happen, but now both my spirit and body are literally and figuratively connected to this small island that’s hardly visible on a map. Each time I cross the bridge, leaving or returning to the Island, I feel a sense of wonder; a sense of joy; a sense of gratitude, and I can’t think of anywhere else I want or need to be. I didn’t think about it on that fateful night, but I now realize that Hilton Head reconnects me to my ancestral history as a Gullah-Geechee woman. In NYC, this history was virtually lost to me. Even though my aunts always called us Geechees, the word meant nothing to me. Now I realize that coming home also meant redefining myself, and seeing my past and my future through a new lens. I’ve always been a proud Black woman, but now I see the world through the eyes of Gullah people. I see the world through the eyes of my Gullah great-great-great-grandfather, Caesar Ravenell, who freed himself from slavery, escaped to Hilton Head, joined the Union Army, and fought to keep his freedom, because he too was rooted to this land. People like to call Hilton Head paradise, but it’s much more than that. It’s home. It’s where I belong. LL
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Faces of preserving and protecting Could the timeless beauty and rich culture of the Lowcountry one day be swept aside by the tides of progress? Not if these locals have anything to say about it.
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The Lowcountry as we know it didn’t emerge fully formed from the earth as a resort paradise and generational hometown. It began with the streams, the marshes and the fields. As history marched on, the Lowcountry changed and evolved. It has served as a battlefield. It has nurtured a culture freed from shackles that was determined to write its own destiny. It has been shaped by resort titans and laid-back locals alike, each guiding its evolution in its own way. But there is something to be said for letting growth and evolution happen elsewhere. For some, the Lowcountry is a moment in time, to be protected against the ever-moving march of progress. These locals cherish what this island is and hope to keep it as eternally beautiful and inspiring as it is now.
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This planner with deep local roots serves as a liaison between Hilton Head’s town staff and members of the Native Island community.
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Growing up in New Jersey, Sheryse DuBose would hear her father talk about Hilton Head Island as the “Old Country.” A Native Islander going back generations, her dad’s family still worked the land in its Chaplin neighborhood as it had for hundreds of years. To her, the old country was an escape. She describes childhood trips to the island in the 1970s “like traveling back in time,” adding “My grandparents ran a fruit and vegetable stand. Just being here was so different. You still saw horses grazing. You still saw farms.” She made the trip permanently a few years later, moving to Gardner just as the island was emerging as a bona fide town. “When we moved here during the population boom of the ’80s, I saw the farms going. There weren’t as many animals grazing. The highways were widening,” she said. “By the time I got to high school, I was very interested in making sure that we remember the way things were, understanding that progress has to occur but remembering how things were so I could tell my children.” That delicate balance between progress and preservation informed a burgeoning passion for urban planning, which would take her from Hilton Head Island to Hampton University to the University of New Orleans as she pursued her master’s degree. “I had this idea that one day I’d come back,” she said. Studying in New Orleans made it even clearer that home was where her talents could best be used. “It was like being at home. The culture
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LOCAL SINCE 1981 Sheryse Grant DuBose is the Historic Neighborhoods Preservation Administrator for the Town of Hilton Head. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, reading fantasy and dystopian fiction, and writing Lowcountry fiction.
is very similar. It was the best place I could get a degree, seeing how gentrification takes place and how important it is to keep the culture in place.” As luck would have it, not too long ago the Town of Hilton Head, acting on recommendations from the Gullah-Geechee Land & Cultural Preservation Task Force, set out to find a historic neighborhoods preservation administrator. Having roots that stretch back centuries on Hilton Head Island and a wealth of experience in planning, DuBose was the perfect fit. “I never thought that there would be a position where I could use everything I’ve learned up to this point,” she said. “I can use my planning degree, my knowledge of culture to bridge the gap. I can use my education degree to teach people about culture, development and what they can do with their property. All these things have come together.” From learning about the “Old Country” to ensuring it isn’t forgotten, Sheryse DuBose’s journey has come full circle. And her community is better off for it. “I’m excited just seeing how much more we can do for the people of Hilton Head Island,” she said.
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This attorney helps keep our waterways clean by removing abandoned boats and trash.
When he was just a kid growing up in Beaufort, back when the waters were still wild and the roads still wound through miles of emptiness, before they took you anywhere worth going, Russell Patterson fell in love. “I always grew up on the water, so I really appreciate the nature that we have in this area,” he said. “Dad was a contractor, and he built a houseboat on which our family of seven would head down the river almost every weekend.” From the deck of his family’s boat, Shadetree, Patterson saw our local waterways as few have: in their natural state, before progress lined their shores with docks. It’s something that stuck with him as he pursued a career in law, which eventually brought him south of the Broad River to Hilton Head Island 38 years ago. “I think the town has overall done a good job when it incorporated and set up development rules,” he said. “It’s been a good steward of our Island and the waterways around it.” Sadly, the same could not be said for some of the new residents who have joined Patterson over the last few decades. “It’s really disappointing that someone would use the creek as their garbage dump,” he said. Never one to back down from a challenge, Patterson has seen it as his personal calling to keep our waterways free, particularly of abandoned boats. “If someone wants to get rid of a boat, they can give me a call, and we can get rid of it the right way,” he said. “We just want to get it done. I’m just tired of seeing trash in the waterway.” This became a particularly big problem following Hurricane Matthew, when
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We protect local businesses. LIFETIME LOCAL Russell Patterson is a real estate and litigation attorney practicing with his daughter, Lauren Williams, on Hilton Head Island. He is passionate about our environment and also enjoys fishing, tennis and photography.
scores of boat owners abandoned their property in Broad Creek following the devastation of Palmetto Bay Marina. “Unfortunately, (the boat owners) didn’t take care of their boats or do anything with them. Then they started breaking loose and sinking,” he said. “It was really an eyesore, so I got some friends together and decided to do something about it. We were able to pull out and remove 10 to 12 boats.” A dedicated member of the community, Patterson not only leads the charge to clear up abandoned boats through the Hilton Head Reef Foundation, but he has also served as president of the Island Rec Center Board, headed up a Loggerhead Turtle Nest protection program on Bay Point and Capers Islands for several years and was a part of the group that built Crossings Park. “I’ve always felt like you have to give back to the community,” he said. And that includes our natural beauty and the creatures that call it home. His latest project, the Eagle Cam, livestreams a video feed of a nesting pair of bald eagles on Hilton Head Island. With more than 300,000 views, the fan base around these birds, dubbed “Mitchel (General Mitchel) and Harriet (Tubman)” has grown to become a massive online phenomenon (watch it at hhilandtrust.com). “More people are looking at the two nesting eagles and their two eaglets than I ever dreamed,” he said. It’s not only helping foster an appreciation for the Lowcountry but also letting Patterson share the joy he felt as a kid. “I just hope to expose more people to nature and how special this place is.”
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Luana M. Graves Sellars This community activist raises awareness for Native-Islander issues through her writing and speaking engagements.
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For years Luana Graves Sellars has served as the de facto storyteller for much of the island’s native Gullah community. Through her words she is preserving a legacy that stretches back to the dawn of freedom for the people who call our island home. It’s a duty that she approaches with such brilliance and care, you’d think that she would have spent her entire life on Hilton Head Island. So you’d be surprised to learn that the woman behind the myriad “Lowcountry Gullah” social media accounts and stories grew up on Long Island and didn’t come to live here until adulthood. “I’d been coming to the island since I was about 10. My sister was college roommates with Perry White’s daughter, Gina, so that was my first technical exposure to the Gullah,” she said. “Although both my aunts used to say they were Geechee, they never went into it. Just ‘I’m Geechee’ and left it at that.” When she began researching her own family history, it wasn’t an attempt to crack the mystery behind her aunts’ statements. She was just writing about Gullah culture and history, same as she’d been doing since moving to the island to be closer to her mother, and just by chance, getting to put her journalism degree and black history minor to use. “After doing several stories on the families around here, someone said, ‘When are you going to do your story?’ I thought it was a good idea,” she said. What she found took her breath away. There in her family history was her grandmother’s great-great-grandfather who had slipped free from bondage, making his way to fight as a soldier under General Montgomery. He had been stationed on Hilton Head Island.
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“Learning about what he did and what he experienced to get to the island and fight for freedom makes my being here even more special. I always knew Hilton Head was my home, and I always knew I’d eventually land here,” she said. “To a certain degree, I always felt culturally like I was lost. Coming to Hilton Head and literally finding myself and my culture and my real identity has been a very moving experience for me.” Her love for the island has translated into a treasure trove of articles told across local publications and eventually collected into a website and spate of social media accounts with the handle, Lowcountry Gullah. “Just like my coming to the island, the website was not a plan,” she said. “It just kind of morphed into not only a place where I can continue my writing, but because I’d been doing so much work with the Native Island leadership and issues we’ve been focusing on, it made it a nice way that I could also give back to the community.” More than just a collection of her writings, Lowcountry Gullah has given Luana Graves Sellars new avenues for documenting and preserving Native Islander culture. Her latest will be a documentary film detailing Harriet Tubman’s time on Hilton Head Island, set to premiere on February 25 at Coligny Theater. You can see more at lowcountrygullah.com. LL
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Darius Rucker THE ACCLAIMED SINGER AND SONGWRITER IS RETURNING TO LONG COVE CLUB FOR A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE AT THE ANNUAL DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE.
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Darius Rucker, the bankable baritone of Hootie & the Blowfish, a band he fronted and founded while a student at the University of South Carolina in the 1980s, is a multiplatinum, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist, who’s also aced the Billboard country albums charts as a solo country artist. The Charleston native and brand ambassador for Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG), will perform a private concert for players, coaches, sponsors and Long Cove Club residents at the 10th Annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate golf tournament at Long Cove Club on Hilton Head. The tournament runs from Monday, February 28, to Wednesday, March 2. Billed as the “No. 1 Women’s Collegiate Event in the Country,” the tournament is hosted by the University of South Carolina women’s golf team and will welcome 17 top teams from around the country to compete for the title. Philanthropic putter Rucker told LOCAL Life why his eponymous event is always a hole-in-one.
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[LOCAL Life] The 10th Annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate has turned into a prestigious sporting event, drawing top teams from around the country. What do you enjoy most about this tournament that’s been named after you? [Darius Rucker] I’m always in awe of the talent. We have a great time meeting all of the players and playing music, but at the end of the day it’s really about these talented women on the course and getting to witness that level of skill. It’s an honor to have my name attached to an event that showcases such an elite level of golf. [LL] More than 30 past participants are currently playing on the LPGA Tour. That means almost 13 percent of all active LPGA Tour players have played in your tournament here. Is it fair to say the event offers fans a chance to see the future of women’s professional golf? And
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are you excited to perform for them? [DR] Absolutely! It will be a great night of music! We missed being able to celebrate together last year, so this will be a nice reunion, and I know the energy of all of us being back together again will make it a special show. We’re fortunate to have the best players and the best teams participate in the tournament every year, so it’s been cool to see how many of our participants go on to have great success with the LPGA Tour. [LL] Southern Living named you the 2021 Southerner of the Year, and let’s face it, your name is pretty synonymous with the Lowcountry. What do you love most about life in the South? [DR] That was so cool. I’m proud to be from Charleston. So much of who I am was shaped by growing up here, and I continue to call it home to this day. I love how relaxed and friendly people are in the South. And of course the food!
[LL] You took a break from Hootie & the Blowfish and rock ‘n roll, went solo as an R&B artist and then turned to country music in 2008 and produced five country-music albums, winning multiple awards. In October you helped celebrate the 5,000th Saturday night broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry. How important has the Grand Ole Opry been to you? [DR] The Grand Ole Opry is the pinnacle of country music. As a little kid in Charleston, WSM AM was one of the only stations I could get to tune in on the little radio in my bedroom, so I listened to the Opry broadcast religiously. Being invited into that membership – that family – was one of the greatest moments of my entire life.
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[LL] Your mother was a nurse at MUSC in Charleston for more than 30 years, and you’ve since helped raise millions of dollars for the hospital. Is that one of the reasons why you participated in the Metallica Blacklist project with your cover of “Nothing Else Matters?” [DR] I’ve always been a fan of Metallica, so I was honored to have the chance to be part of this special project. “Nothing Else Matters” is such a well-known song, which made it a fun challenge to try to put my spin on it. Plus the proceeds went to Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation and MUSC Children’s Hospital, so it was for a great cause.
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READY TO ROCK Darius Rucker will kick off the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate golf tournament with a private concert for players, coaches, sponsors and Long Cove Club residents.
[LL] How important has music been through these times of quarantine, and how difficult has it been for you professionally and for other musicians you know? [DR] Music can be so powerful for healing and for bringing people together, which has been more important than ever these past couple of years since we couldn’t physically gather. We were able to perform a few virtual shows for hospital patients and healthcare workers, which felt like the least we could do for them during these times. You can see the way music lifts people up and brings some joy in a tough time. As an artist, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your music have an impact like that. But it’s been tough. When you spend decades on the road, that becomes your life, so it’s a major mental and emotional adjustment to step away from that and not be able to do what you love. And, of course, the financial impact on a lot of people in this industry has been devastating. Thankfully, things are starting to pick back up, and I think we’ll all go back out on the road with a renewed appreciation for how lucky we are to do this for a living. [LL] What advice do you give aspiring musicians? [DR] I think the biggest thing is to stay true to yourself and be willing to work hard, even when doors don’t seem to be opening. Hootie & the Blowfish got hundreds of rejection letters in the early years, but all it took was one chance to make our dreams a reality. And once you do get that break, never take for granted how incredible it is to be able to call this a job. LL
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[LL] You recently teamed up with Fanatics and the NFL for an apparel line inspired by your love of music, football and fashion. What made you want to be a part of that? [DR] I’ve been a huge football fan my whole life. Outside of spending time with my family, golf, music and football are the top three things I enjoy. When I got the chance to have my name right next to the NFL logo on a whole line of really great clothes, saying yes was a no-brainer. It’s a dream come true!
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Darius Rucker Intercollegiate What: Top women’s golf teams from around the country will compete for the title, including Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Duke, Furman, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Louisville, North Carolina, Northwestern, Texas, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest and host South Carolina. When: February 28-March 2 Where: Long Cove Club Details: Spectators are welcome at no charge. Learn more at LongCoveDRI.com.
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ACTOR LUIS GUZMÁN IS READY FOR HIS HILTON HEAD CLOSEUP.
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Award-winning actor Luis Guzmán has given passionate performances in movies such as “Boogie Nights,” “The Limey,” “Magnolia,” “Out Of Sight” and “Traffic” and in CBS's “Code Black,” Epix’ “Godfather of Harlem,” HBO’s “How To Make It In America,” Netflix’s “Narcos” and Showtime’s “Roadies” and “Shameless,” but Guzman has another passion, and it’s seafood. Guzmán will be assuming the Master of Ceremonies role at the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival from February 21-27 and is looking forward to his first trip to the Island. Originally from Puerto Rico, Guzmán has more than 30 years of experience in the movie and entertainment industry. He’s starring as Gomez Addams, alongside Academy Awardwinning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’s Morticia Addams, in the upcoming Netflix series “Wednesday,” and is producing a feature film, “Story Avenue,” through his new Dark Rabbit Productions with his son and company CEO Cemí Guzmán by his side. Their mission is to create high-quality original content and build a culture of unity and acceptance through film. A proud father of five, Renaissance man Guzmán also likes to dance, play music, take photos and cook seafood.
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[LOCAL Life] You’re going to be a Master of Ceremonies at the upcoming Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival. You’re a star in Hollywood, but do you have any seafood cred? [Luis Guzmán] I’m a huge fan of seafood. I love cooking seafood. I love fish chowder. I’ve been to many places around the world, and I’ve enjoyed tasting different types of seafood everywhere I go. I like making seafood vegetable stew with lots of garlic. I put shrimp, calamari and codfish in there, a lot of mushrooms and garlic and kale and carrots. And I put a few noodles in there, too. [LL] Have you been to Hilton Head Island before, and what are you looking forward to the most when you get here? [LG] I haven’t been to Hilton Head yet, but I sent my daughter Luna there this past summer and she loved it, absolutely loved it. I love traveling, I love visiting new places, and my daughter reported back to me how lovely, how awesome it was. I’m very excited, and I welcome the opportunity to be there. I just want to have fun and, you know, rub elbows with all those beautiful, supportive people that are going to be there. [LL] You just wrapped up production in Bucharest, Romania, for the upcoming American horror comedy “Wednesday,” a Tim Burton next-gen take on The Addams Family franchise due to premiere on Netflix this year. I’m sure you watched The Addams Family as a kid. Was Gomez Addams a character you ever thought you’d portray? [LG] Never in my wildest imagination. I’ve been acting for a long time, and I got to tell you, this, for me, it’s like a dream come true. It’s very humbling. I grew up, like you said, watching The Addams Family, and one of my all-time favorite actors, Raúl Juliá, portrayed Gomez Addams in two Addams
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A REAL CHARACTER Guzman's numerous movie credits include Carlito's Way, PunchDrunk Love, Boogie Nights, Stonewall, Waiting and Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events. "Leading men crash and burn. Character actors are around forever," he said.
Family movies. And here I find myself portraying the new version of Gomez and working alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, who plays Morticia, and Jenna Ortega, who plays Wednesday, who, by the way, that young lady is a rock star, and it’s being directed by Mr. Tim Burton. If I never go to the moon, I could say I’ve been Gomez Addams and that’s good enough for me. [LL] Spill the beans. What’s it like working with Mrs. Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones? [LG] She’s phenomenal to work with. She’s an absolute team player and is a fun, fun, fun human being to be around. We complemented each other super well on this. [LL] How about over-the-top director Tim Burton? Was it fun being immersed in his world for a while? [LG] Tim Burton is Tim Burton. He’s a pretty awesome director. As I said, I’m over the moon that I got an opportunity to work with someone as iconic as he is. The sets are incredible. The wardrobe is mind-blowing. They put a lot into this, rightly so. I think it speaks for itself, and it’s taking it to another level of Addams Family. I’m just really proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of it. [LL] You’re a very involved father of five, and I know you’re excited about an upcoming project you’re producing with your son Cemí, who is accompanying you to Hilton Head. Tell us about it, and tell us why staying at the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival host hotel, the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, is going to be special for both of you. [LG] We’re working on a project called “Story Avenue” that an incredible young man named Aristotle Torres wrote. We hope to be shooting that this year. And the beautiful
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES Guzmán and his son, Cemí Guzmán, will be on Hilton Head Island for the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, set for February 21-27. Guzmán will serve as Master of Ceremonies of the popular event. Purchase tickets at hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com.
thing about that is not only am I going to be in the movie, but my son Cemí and I, we’re producing it together. In Hilton Head, we’re going to be visiting with our long-time friend Calvin Belknap, who’s the general manager at the Omni, and we’re looking forward to being at the Omni. I know the Omni brand has always done incredible things for their communities. When Puerto Rico suffered that catastrophic Hurricane Maria, Calvin went to Puerto Rico and offered people jobs and flew them out and provided them housing, a job and job security. He’s a wonderful humanitarian. I love him for that among other things, like being a good friend, and he’s loved by his employees and the staff. I just feel honored to be able to do this with him, and for him and for the Omni. LL
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AN ADDITION AND RENOVATION SO IMPRESSIVE, IT WON THE 2021 LIGHTHOUSE AWARD FOR BEST INNOVATION OF SPACE, AS WELL AS THE HEARTS OF THE HOMEOWNERS.
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When Daniel and Elaine Taylor decided to renovate their Palmetto Bluff home, they tapped into their European roots and worked with a dream team of architects, designers and builder Element Construction. The project lasted approximately eight months and started in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic – no easy feat as everyone knows! Carefully considering how Daniel and Elaine wanted to use the space of their 1,200-square-foot addition, the design/build team created a new laundry room, powder room, wine room, mudroom and a garage with guest suite that included a bathroom and living space.
Laundry becomes nostalgic The old laundry room was cramped, as it also served as the home’s pantry and mudroom. Elaine grew up with a “Sheila Maid,” so the design/build team was able to source a Scottishmade pully rack system in the U.S. which is a prominent feature of the laundry room. The laundry room is not only spacious and functional but bright and cheery.
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“By incorporating architectural cues and pre-existing elements of the home, such as a custom mahogany door and a copper Bevelo light fixture, we created a space that blended seamlessly with the existing home while offering a transitional touch to Elaine and Daniel’s new addition.” - BRANDON EDWARDS, ELEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Personal touches Elaine had two light fixtures from a previous home that were in storage. They were a perfect match for the Bianco Avion marble in the wine room. Daniel enjoys collecting wine from their travels, so the team designed a display and storage areas for his collection. The wine room cabinetry was handcrafted by Element Construction Senior Project Manager, Dave Stevenson.
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living Must-haves The home previously did not have a garage, so that was a “must-have” addition to this Palmetto Bluff home. Daniel and Elaine also chose to add a guest suite over the garage that was impeccably designed and a true retreat for visitors. A serene bathroom, plush bed, comfortable sitting area, and a wet bar were added in this bonus space.
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THE HOME TEAM Builder: Element Construction Architecture: Court Atkins Group Tile: Savannah Surfaces Appliances: Billy Wood Appliance Cobblestone: Francois & Co Carpet: Abby Floor Fashion Countertops: Distinctive Granite & Marble Plumbing: Cregger Co Light fixtures: Capital Electric Landscaping: Hilton Head Landscapes
Other additions No area was overlooked, as the mudroom and powder room were thoughtfully considered and beautifully designed.
Favorite new feature “We were able to add several unique features to enhance each vignette,” said Andrea Eldred, head of business development for Element Construction. "One of my favorites is the Bianco Avion marble that we used as the full-height backsplash in the wine room, capturing the dramatic veining; but also on the custom powder room vanity top featuring a wall-mounted faucet and elegant side splashes.” LL
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CREATE AN INVITING LOWCOUNTRY SPACE WITH THESE PRO DESIGN TIPS The owners of this Hilton Head Island home wanted an entryway to feel personal and local, and have it designed as beautifully as other areas of their home. After all, it is the first impression. Group 3 Designs and Pyramids was able to execute their vision and create a stunning entryway. STORY BY LIBBY O’REGAN + PHOTOS BY JOHN MCMANUS
1. SMILE BRIGHT Check your hair or makeup one last time, just as you head out the door with this decorative round mirror.
2. SIT A SPELL A place to sit to put on your shoes is ideal for any entryway. Benches on both sides of the console make for symmetrical design and generate balance.
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3. USE SUNSCREEN Solar shades are the perfect solution to control light and help protect against harmful rays from the sun. These shades come in different openness factors depending on sun exposure. Most offer the opportunity to keep the shades closed but maintain the view! 4. SAFETY FIRST Window-covering safety is an important topic. Most of the products we offer are either cordless or automated. Cords and strings are becoming a thing of the past. Products are safer for children and pets, and they look better. 5. KEEP IT CLEAN Plantation shutters are a timeless window covering with great benefits and options. They can be done with different louver sizes depending on style and preference. One great feature is the option to split louver sections to keep the top louvers open to let light in while keeping the bottom ones closed for privacy.
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By the time February rolls around, most New Year’s resolutions are broken, and predicted trends are either taking hold or have already faded away. Home technology and automation trends are somewhat easy to predict because they don’t happen overnight – the technology takes years to develop and often is featured at industry shows months, if not years, before mainstream adoption. These are the home tech trends we are confident are here to stay, so if you haven’t adopted some already, now is the time.
What is home automation? Home automation enables you to control the electronic devices in your home through the Internet. Depending on your system and preferences, you can set schedules, use a voice command or use a device (in-home or remote). For example, a schedule can set some lights to go on at 8 p.m. and off at 11 p.m., a voice command can say, “Turn off the lights” or you can touch a “lights off” button on your phone or control panel. You have the power.
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Which trends should you pay attention to in 2022? 1. Home security: Home-security automation is one of the easiest and most important to set up. Professionally installed systems can enable you to manage lighting, alarm and CCTV cameras in one interface. The most basic functions include remote arming and motion sensors; more advanced functionality has facial and voice recognition for home access as well as sensors that can detect if someone is in the house. 2. Smart appliances: Remember when an ice-maker in your freezer was a big deal? Fast forward to today, and your fridge, stove and laundry can connect through WiFi that is supposed to make your life easier and maybe even help you become a better cook. What are some of the cool features? • Use your iPhone to see what’s in your fridge, thanks to an interior camera • Touch a screen on the panel for recipes and video cooking demos • Ovens can have two temperature zones in one oven, making meal prep faster • Multi-function ovens can bake, air fry, roast, slow cook and even dehydrate 3. Energy efficiency: Smart homes are designed to be energy efficient and better for the environment with features like lighting that illuminates only the occupied areas and adjusting light intensity depending on room conditions, like dimming the lights when the TV is turned on. Smart thermostats are a must for every Lowcountry homeowner, and we recommend choosing one that monitors interior humidity.
How can you smarten up? 1. Determine which benefits are most important: For some people safety is enough, and for others remote control of every possible aspect of their homes is mandatory. 2. Set a budget: Home automation gadgets can start at just a few hundred dollars to thousands for a state-of-the-art, fully integrated system. If you have a small condo, a Ring doorbell might be enough for your peace of mind. However, if you have a larger home, you will want to ensure your WiFi signal and system are powerful enough to run your cameras, detectors and monitors and the Internet of Things that are already in your home. 3. Speak to an expert: As with many things, you don’t know what you don’t know, so when it comes to rapidly changing technology, an expert can design and retrofit a system that is well beyond your imagination.
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Nine ways to reduce clutter in your home STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM
Clutter seeps into our lives as suspiciously as a sock goes missing each time we do a load of whites. The problem arises when we feel overwhelmed in our own homes. It’s important to remember that the home is a place to live, not a place to store. If you feel overwhelmed by your stuff, it might be time to consider that you have a clutter problem, which is no shame, most of us do. But we’ve got a guide to help. Keep reading to find out nine ways to reduce clutter in your home and keep it that way.
“Clutter is nothing more than a postponed decision.” — BARBARA HEMPHILL
1. Assess the situation The first step in decluttering is to assess where clutter accumulates the most. Perhaps you have a pile of mail and papers cascading off of your desk or a closet full of clothing that ends up in piles on the floor. Identify your main clutter categories and tackle those first. Get rid of duplicates, things you don’t use and things that don’t make you happy or add value to your life. When decluttering, separate items into three categories: keep, donate, toss.
2. Put everything where it belongs Now that you’ve identified where clutter appears most and gotten things under control, you need to figure out where it is coming from. If mail and papers are a problem, implement a filing system or opt for electronic bills and statements. If it is clothing, implement the “one in, one out” rule. For any space, try to make purchases mindfully. Know exactly where something is going to go before you buy it. Everything should have a home, but we’ll get to that later.
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3. Create a clutter zone Yes, we want to eliminate clutter. But don’t underestimate the power of a clutter zone. Clutter is quite inevitable as we can’t be on our game all of the time. To keep your sanity, set up an area where you allow clutter. The most popular solution is to have a junk drawer. On those days that you just don’t feel like putting things away, tuck them in the junk drawer. That doesn’t mean they will stay there forever, but it’s the one place in your home where you can shirk your decluttering duties now and again.
4. Embrace the space Never place anything without purpose on a flat surface. Counters, tables and furniture tops are one of the most easily cluttered spaces. Place decoration with a purpose and embrace the space. Get into the habit of putting things away so that your home feels less cluttered daily.
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6. Store like-items together When organizing your home and adding new things to it, make sure that everything has a place. Store like-items together and try to store those items where you use them. You will be more likely to put something away when finished with it if the place that an item is stored is near your workspace. 7. Donate more than time Always have a donation box available in your home. You never know when you might come across an item that you no longer need. Having a dedicated space to place it while in transition can help eliminate clutter zones as well as holding on to things unnecessarily.
8. Scan your house daily Once you figure out where to store your possessions, it is important to get into the habit of decluttering a bit every day. Scan your house daily to be sure that things are put away where they are supposed to be. If you can get in this habit, you will see less clutter over time. 9. Forgive and forget Sometimes things just don’t work. If a storage solution doesn’t work for you, that’s okay. Simply try another one. Storage solutions are not one-size-fits-all. It may take time to figure out what works for you, and that’s okay. It’s also okay if you don’t conquer your clutter habits once and for all on the first try. Forgive yourself for making mistakes, and keep trying. LL
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Go native WE’VE GOT THE DIRT ON THE NATIVE PLANTS YOU NEED STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM
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Those who grew up living or vacationing here probably think native plants to be those beachy exotic beauties such as camellias, azaleas, confederate jasmine or crepe myrtles. Despite our fondness for them, they aren’t native to the area. Camellias came from China, azaleas from Japan and Confederate jasmine and crepe myrtles from Southeast Asia. While these plants are in abundance here, it’s time to consider planting some truly native plants as they require less attention, cost less and can benefit the local ecosystem. We’ve gathered the top seven plants you should add to your garden or landscaping. So turn over a new leaf, go native and incorporate these plants into your ecosystem.
Black-eyed Susan This bright yellow daisy-like flower is the perfect addition to those wanting to add some cheer to their space. Not only are they ornamental, but they also attract birds and butterflies, help pollination and bee longevity and are deer resistant. These plants thrive in well-drained soil and can survive droughts. In other words, you won’t have to lift a finger to maintain these gorgeous blooms.
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Saw Palmetto These tough plants have scratchy spines, which make them uninteresting to deer and trample-resistant. Not only will they stand ground in your yard, but they also will serve as shelter for smaller creatures like copperheads. These taller bushes can serve as a beautiful backdrop for mixed borders or as a privacy hedge.
Yucca Another tough plant is the yucca. It is also known as the Spanish bayonet, which is no surprise due to its sharp exterior. Despite the tough exterior, it does produce pretty white flowers. It is easy to take care of as it requires very little water, and the deer leave it alone as well. If you’re feeling adventurous, the root of the plant is edible and full of nutrients. Small varieties can even be grown in pots indoors or out. This low-maintenance plant has an irresistible combination of strength and reliability, which makes it the perfect addition to any home.
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Sandspur We’ve all stepped on this thorny grass when finding a way to the beach on an uncharted path. Though it’s a pain to pull out the small spikes from one’s bare feet, it is certainly not a pain to grow. Sandspur is a pioneer species that will grow in an immature, new or newly disturbed environment with no problem. They are essential here, as their roots help to hold sand in place and prevent beach erosion. These annuals are also edible grain used in porridge and flour production. And you only have to deal with brittle spikes during late summer and fall before they lose their sharp points. So if you aren’t keen on planting them, at least try to avoid removing them.
Sweetgrass There’s nothing better than the sweet smell of sweetgrass in the morning. This perennial grass has a purple, red and white base and can grow to around 30 inches tall. The inviting aroma produced by this plant is reminiscent of vanilla and warm hay and is sure to make your life a little sweeter. Despite its inviting smell, animals will not graze on it. This grass plays a vital role in our ecosystem, as it holds soil in place, as well as a cultural role, as it is traditionally used by natives for weaving works of art.
Carolina jessamine This well-mannered vine is prized for its spectacular display of fragrant, bright yellow flowers that climb beautifully without smothering surrounding trees and shrubs. Carolina jessamine makes a perfect addition to a trellis, bare tree, fence, wall or even an unsupported slope as an informal ground covering. It can disguise fences around tennis courts or swimming pools with ease. Environmentally friendly, this state flower attracts the company of butterflies and bumblebees as well as controls erosion.
Beautyberry Beautyberry is an easily maintained shrub with loose and graceful arching branches covered in magenta and white berry clusters. This deciduous shrub can be planted in the fall or spring and does not attract any pests or diseases. Environmentally the seeds and berries are important for many species of birds, and the foliage is a favorite of white-tailed deer. Add beautyberry to your landscaping in the form of a beautiful border. LL
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These peculiar little birds have short necks and large heads, making them appear spherical, or dare we say, portly. They have stark white cheeks that contrast with a black cap and throat. The majority of their plumage is various shades of gray. They are the smallest chickadee in North America. They grow only to about 4.5 inches in length. These small but mighty birds are relatively fearless. They will commonly attempt to drive off predators such as hawks, owls and snakes – so be prepared for a show if they happen to take permanent residence in your yard. LL
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The Carolina chickadee is a common permanent resident of the area. It is similar to the black-capped chickadee, but the Southern states are blessed with the Carolina chickadee instead. Where the ranges of black-capped and Carolina chickadees come together, they often interbreed. In these contact zones, they also can learn to imitate each other's songs — causing great confusion for birdwatchers. Carolina chickadees are agile and will often hang upside down to pluck berries or catch insects. Once caught, insects become trapped in their feet and are pecked into as a delicious snack. When it comes to food, these chickadees are also natural hoarders. They store food for the winter months. If you see them visit your birdfeeder, they will most likely take the food back to a tree to either eat in private or to save for a later date. These birds certainly don’t adhere to the typical male-dominated societal rules. Both members of a pair excavate a cavity for nesting either in a tree limb, nesting box or bird house. Surprisingly, the female is the one that builds the nest base with moss and strips of bark and then adds a thick lining of hair and plant fibers to cradle the young. Once the female has made her nest, she sleeps alone in the cavity while the male stays in a nearby tree or shrub, ready to defend their property from other birds. When someone gets too close, they let out gargle calls to intimidate the culprit.
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• Chickadee flocks are often made up of close family members that vigorously defend the same territory for many generations. • In winter Carolina chickadees live in flocks of two to eight and defend areas against other flocks. • Most male and female pairs will mate for life. However, if a nest attempt fails, females may seek out a new partner in a different territory.
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Sea turtle
Loggerheads pull themselves through the sand with alternating motion, pulling with a flipper on one side and then the other. Their tracks resemble a set of comma-shaped scoop marks that do not line up evenly or parallel. The center is mostly smooth with marks from the turtle’s tail dragging in the sand. If you see turtle tracks in the sand, be sure to notify the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Patrol so they can mark nesting sites. (3 feet)
IDENTIFY LOCAL BEACH WILDLIFE TRACKS WITH THIS HANDY GUIDE STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM We’ve all been to the beach and seen interesting tracks in the sand. Rather than speculating about what the creature could have been that left those markings behind, know for sure with this handy guide. Learn how to identify the top nine tracks you might see in the area.
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Laughing gulls have webbed feet and pointed claws. Their claws will create three distinct toe marks in front. If the webs manage to make an impression in the sand, it will be faint. You most likely will find their tracks around discarded food. (3 inches)
White-tailed deer Deer tracks show two cleaves, or pointed toes, that form a heart shape. The two front toes are closer to the hoof and angled outward more than those in the back. The track is symmetrical. While you don’t often see deer sunbathing, they do make an occasional appearance on the beach. (3 inches)
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These little shore birds leave tracks with three forward-facing toes and one toe curving back and to the side. Willets have webbed feet to aid in swimming and standing on sinking sand. However, only their forward-facing toes are webbed, making them semipalmate, or partially webbed. You have a good chance of spotting their tracks as they forage on the shore for their food. (Need)
Ghost crab
Ghost crabs use eight of their 10 legs to walk while the remaining two are for grabbing and pinching. Their walking is done mostly sideways so you will see clusters of four imprints and occasionally two drag marks in the center from where the front pinchers were a bit close to the sand. And those deep little holes you see in the sand? Ghost crabs are the culprit. (1/2 centimeter)
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The imprint of a plover’s foot may not be as clear as it could due to their notorious foot trembling. Plovers often tap their feet while feeding. If you manage to get a clear footprint, you will see three forward-facing toes. Though they are shore birds, they do not have webbed feet. (3/4 inch)
Cottontail rabbit
They make rounded tracks with their front feet and oval tracks with the back. The front tracks are smaller than the back ones. If the rabbit is hopping, the rear tracks actually print in front of the front tracks. These tracks probably will show up further from the water, as rabbits make their homes in the grassy dunes. (rear tracks: 3-4 inches long)
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Pelican
The pelican’s tracks show four toes with one pointing behind. All toes are joined by a web of skin, also known as a totipalmate foot. Their webbed feet help propel them through the water. Unlike other birds, pelicans have all four toes of their feet facing forward. Most birds have three toes out and one behind. (6-7 inches)
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Horseshoe crab
If you see a horseshoe crab’s tracks, that means that they’ve recently come on the beach to find a mate. They leave little claw prints surrounded by thin straight lines from where their shell and tail have dragged across the sand. Don’t be alarmed if you see an empty shell on the beach–this is normal and it didn’t die! (7-12 inches wide)
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LOCAL CAPTAINS SHARE THEIR NICKNAMES FOR DOLPHINS WHO LIVE HERE YEAR-ROUND STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM PHOTOS BY DAVE DRAKE
Dolphins are one of the most beloved sea creatures and for good reason. This is probably the case because “people realize that dolphins are a lot like us,” notes Capt. William “Mickey” Price from Outside Hilton Head, commenting on their intelligence and personalities. Capt. Dave Drake from Dolphin Discoveries calls them “the humans of the water.” There around 200 dolphins that are year-round residents who tend to stay between Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, the Port Royal Sound and Beaufort. “The food supply and mild temperatures make them stay,” said Drake. And there are even more during the summer months. Migratory dolphins travel up and down the Atlantic Coast looking for the best food supply, which often lands them here. Dolphins have to eat about 40-50 pounds of food per day to survive, so when looking
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The big goof NICK The jokester SAM Appearance: Smaller dolphin with a curved fin Mannerisms: Hangs around with kayakers Personality: Playful Likes: “Sam likes to play hide and seek with kayakers. He will pop up in one spot and look at you when you get there, and then he goes back to the spot you started at.” – Dave Drake Favorite hangout: Broad Creek from late November until April
Name origin: Has a large nick in his fin Mannerisms: He cuts you off and slows you down and recognizes boats and their motor sounds. Personality: ”He’s a ham. He loves getting his picture taken. He follows boats in and out of Broad Creek. Everyone knows him – he stops all the boats.” – Dave Drake Likes: Loves getting his picture taken, loves attention Favorite hangout: Broad Creek Fun fact: He is the most well-known dolphin around, is the oldest and biggest
The curious mama SPARKLE Appearance: She has unique markings on her fin Mannerisms: Follows kayaks, eats all of the fish Personality: Curious; pops her head up checking out the boats in the marina Likes: Hanging around, showing off her calf Favorite hangout: Broad Creek
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Other local dolphins GIBSON Name origin: Named after the left-handed pitcher from the ‘70s, Bob Gibson Appearance: His fin leans to the left Mannerisms: ”Gibson is seen just kinda cruising with his buds.” – Rick Williams Favorite hangout: Skull Creek NIKE Appearance: She has a black stripe over her eye Personality: A bit on the shy side – you won’t see her unless she surfaces really high Favorite hangout: Skull Creek EILEEN Appearance: Fin leans to the right Mannerisms: Slow-moving through Broad Creek Personality: ”She’ll hang with you if she likes you.” – Dave Drake Likes: Following Captain Jay around for hours, showing her calves to boat tours Favorite hangout: Broad Creek
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for them, know that it’s all about the food. “Find the food and you’ll find the dolphins,” says Capt. Rick Williams from Tale Hunter, “but that doesn’t mean you can feed them.” You aren’t supposed to even be within 50 yards of dolphins because of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. This national policy protects the dolphins by prohibiting feeding them, attracting them to boats, touching them, or doing anything that can harm their existence in the ecosystem. Price points out that “roughly 70 percent of what Americans commercially harvest out of the Atlantic spends part of its life in the salt marsh or feeds off of something that spends its time in the salt marsh,” emphasizing the importance of caring for everything in and around the coast – including the dolphins. While the laws meant to protect seem to bring us further from interacting with dolphins, it is relatively impossible not to see them around. Price speculates that “if you’re on a boat for more than an hour in the Lowcountry, you have a 99 percent chance of seeing a dolphin.” Those are pretty good odds for us dolphin lovers. While you cannot lure them close to you, some dolphins love to interact with us. It also depends a lot on location. Williams, who spends most of his time on Skull Creek, says that the dolphins in his area “tend to be more on the wild side of the island because there’s less traffic.” In other words, you may not get as much personal interaction. But there are some dolphins with distinctive marks that many captains recognize by the same name. Drake says that “the majority of us talk to one another to find out who’s who.” After talking with a few of these captains, we learned nicknames for a few of our most well-known dolphins. These nicknames aren’t scientific but rather a way for us humans to connect with these beautiful creatures on another level. Keep reading to learn how they got their nicknames, how to recognize them and where you might see them. LL
The empowered woman MADELINE Name origin: Named after the strong female character in Braveheart Appearance: Jagged cut on her dorsal fin Mannerisms: Feeding up and down more than other dolphins Personality: ”If you see a dolphin that's active and feeding, that’s Madeline.” – Rick Williams Likes: Swimming quickly and eating Favorite hangout: Skull Creek
NACHO (or little Nick) Name origin: Nick at the base of his fin Mannerisms: Very playful Personality: ”He’s a mooch. He likes to follow fishing guides in and out and hang around the marina when you’re cleaning the boat to see if there are any scraps.” – Dave Drake Favorite hangout: Broad Creek CHOPS Name origin: Got hit by a boat years ago and has a very small dorsal fin Mannerisms: Showing off her calves Personality: Playful Likes: ”She just likes to see people on tours.” – Dave Drake Favorite hangout: Broad Creek CHOPPY Name origin: Has a double triangle cut on the fin Favorite hangout: The North End BIG BOB Likes: “He really likes Captain Mary, one of the kayak guides. He would bump her kayak and would follow her for hours.” – Dave Drake Personality: Playful, mischievous Favorite hangout: Broad Creek
The athlete GARY Appearance: Few scratches across his fin Mannerisms: Follows kayaks and boats Personality: ”He’ll bump and jump kayaks, literally clearing people, he’ll lift kayaks and toss the back end up with his tail. He loves to play.” – Dave Drake Likes: Hanging out in the marina, getting his picture taken Favorite hangout: Broad Creek
HOOK Name origin: Hooked fin Mannerisms: Follows boat tours Favorite hangouts: Hangs by Haig Point and the lighthouse area BLACKBEARD Name origin: The markings under his jaw are kind of dark Mannerisms: He’s older and a bit calmer Favorite hangouts: May River and South Beach
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BUMP AND GRIND Local fisherman Collins Doughtie provided this image of a winter "bump head" male sea bass. During spawning season, dominant males develop a hump on their head and have a vibrant blue shade.
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Sea bass lovers long for the moist, buttery, and tender flakes that this fish’s flesh consists of. And for those averse to a “fishy” tasting fish, sea bass is prized for its mild, delicate flavor with subtle notes that soothe even the most sensitive tongue. Despite our general knowledge of the common local fish, it is rarely realized that sea bass, also known as black sea bass or blackfish, is simply one fish. Chilean sea bass aren’t bass at all, and unlike white bass and striped bass, sea bass are only found in the ocean. Though the term “bass” conjures up images of large instruments or deep voices, sea bass is a small fish that lives in the western Atlantic between Florida and Cape Cod. Sea bass is one of the most ethical fish you can eat because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulation. In February, this local wild fish is the perfect catch.
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Appearance These fish are typically black, though the smaller ones can be more of a dusky brown. They have a pale belly, dark fins with dusky spots and a dorsal fin marked with a series of white spots and bands. During spawning dominant males turn bright blue and have a blue hump on their heads.
Nutritional benefits Sea bass is high in Omega-3 fatty acids without the oily texture found in most fish. They are also low in calories and fat and a good source of protein, magnesium and selenium. Sea bass may help to lower the chances of cardiovascular, bone and eye ailments, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol and lessen stroke risk. Despite the many health benefits of sea bass, it is recommended to eat this fish in smaller amounts due to potential mercury contamination.
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Where to find them Sea bass are found year-round in structured habitats such as the shallow waters around rock jetties or wrecked ships and man-made structures. They migrate offshore and south in the fall, returning north and inshore to coastal areas and bays in the spring.
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INGREDIENTS 1 bag of baby arugula 1-pint cherry tomatoes, rinsed 4 6-8-ounce sea bass fillets, skin removed 3-4 tablespoons canola and extra virgin olive oil blend Basil and lime (for garnish) INGREDIENTS (Vinaigrette) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 fresh garlic cloves 1/4 sweet yellow onion 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS [1] Prepare vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to a blender except for the oil and turning it on high. Slowly add the oil while blending. Set aside. [2] Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Salt and pepper on both sides of the fillets. [3] Add oil blend to a hot sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add fillets, top side down, brown, flip over, and finish in the oven for about 8 minutes. [4] Garnish with basil and lime. Serve fish with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes and vinaigrette. Salt and pepper to taste.
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outdoors How to catch them These fish can be fighters but will readily hit jigs, bait and lures. There are many ways to catch sea bass, but the most common way is with high-low bait rigs. Leadhead or bucktail jigs tipped with natural bait, soft-plastic trailers or scented artificial bait are the best options. To jig a sea bass, start with an assortment of jigs from 1/2 to 4 ounces or heavier; the deeper the water, the heavier the jig. Drop the jig to the bottom of the ocean and then crank the reel one half-turn to keep it 12 to 18 inches from the surface. Be sure to keep your line vertical. If the line is swinging, swap your jig for a heavier one. Lift the rod tip to make the jig dart up from the bottom and then lower it back down. Repeat these motions to attract the attention of the bass feeding in the area. When the fish bites, you will feel a distinct thump. Quickly snap the rod tip up to set up the hook and reel it in.
Ways to cook it Sea bass can be baked, broiled, grilled, sauteed, poached or steamed and is the perfect addition to soups and chowders. It is usually served with carrots, red and green bell peppers, leeks, shallots, onions, shrimp or potatoes. By popular demand, sea bass is typically served whole.
Grilled garlic lime sea bass INGREDIENTS Four 4-ounce skin-on sea bass fillets 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 lime, cut into quarters Coarse sea salt, to taste Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish Capers, for garnish Black olives, for garnish DIRECTIONS [1] Preheat grill to sear setting or turn outdoor grill to medium-high. [2] Pour 1 tablespoon of lime juice onto each fillet. Evenly spread garlic on top and sprinkle with sea salt. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. [3] Grill fish skin side down for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 6 to 7 minutes more until the fish flakes with a fork. [4] Garnish with parsley, capers, olives and a fresh lime wedge.
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Fried sea bass with sautéed spinach INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 4 sea bass fillets, skin on and scored 3-4 tablespoons fish stock 1 cup baby spinach leaves 5 tablespoons creme fraiche Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, cut into wedges DIRECTIONS [1] Heat a large frying pan and add 30 grams of butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the shallots and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. [2] Meanwhile, in another large frying pan, add the remaining oil and butter. Once the oil is hot, add the fillets and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. [3] Add the fish stock to the pan of shallots and allow to reduce for 1 minute before adding the baby spinach. Once the spinach has wilted, remove it from the pan. Add creme fraiche to the warm pan. [4] Serve fillets with a side of spinach topped with creme fraiche and a lemon wedge.
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Perfect pairing Since sea bass isn’t very fishy, sommeliers recommend an acidic, bright wine like a pinot gris to awaken the flavors of the fish.
Fun facts • Sea bass is hermaphrodite; typically born female, sea bass gradually transition to male. • Sea bass spawn in coastal areas from January to July. • Females can live up to 8 years and males up to 12. • Larger females can produce around 500,000 eggs each season. LL
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NATIVE WILDLIFE HAS MORE TO OFFER THAN TYPICAL COASTAL BIRDS AND FISH
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Great white herons, alligators, dolphins and sea turtles come to mind when we picture the native wildlife of Hilton Head Island, but there are plenty of land-locked animals indigenous to the area that are often overlooked. Here are some interesting Lowcountry mammals you probably didn’t realize are native to the area.
Every day is trash day RACCOON Perhaps the most adaptable species in the area is the raccoon. It is one of the few species able to eat a variety of diets. It has a heightened sense of hearing, can track earthworms under the ground and fish underwater, and has the highest tactile sensitivity of any other animal.
What does the fox say? FOX Red foxes are one of the cleverest species that live in the Lowcountry. They communicate by facial expression and use over 28 vocalizations. You are likely to hear them at night in territorial fights or warning members of intruders approaching their many burrows and dens.
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Oh, deer! HILTON HEAD WHITE-TAILED DEER This subspecies of white-tailed deer are exclusively native to Hilton Head as the name suggests. These beautiful creatures are easy to spot as the island is home to hundreds of them. You’ll most likely find them around dawn and dusk and if you’re lucky, you might see them hanging out on the beach.
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OPOSSUM It is common to see opossum at night on Hilton Head Island. This species can be nicely described as an opportunistic eater, so don’t be surprised to see the little critters looking for food around your home. The opossum is America’s only native marsupial.
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Pony up CAROLINA MARSH TACKY Though not exactly found here at the beginning of time, the South Carolina state horse was left on the island by the Spanish centuries ago. It was once the most common “tacky” horse in the Southeast and is uniquely adapted for survival in swampy terrain. On Hilton Head, Gullah families used them for transportation, hunting and farming. There are fewer than 200 of this breed left, making them critically endangered. To see them up close, head to the Coastal Discovery Museum and find them grazing in the fields.
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When I moved to Bluffton nearly two decades ago, Pinckney Island was the first place I explored. I was 22 and fresh from the Pacific Northwest, where there are no snakes, ticks or chiggers; the innocence with which I took to the woods of the Lowcountry was wonderful. After buying my first car ever, I pulled off Highway 278 at the brown National Wildlife Refuge sign (brown signs always mean recreation) and set out with a camera and my eyes full of wonder. Even the parking lot was amazing! This exotic habitat of vine-draped trees and palm fronds bundling out of the ground thrilled me, and I would spend the next several years immersing myself in it. That day I returned home with a white egret feather stuck behind my ear and a sense of new life before me. Most visitors to Pinckney stick to the marked routes, carrying tripods to the rookery or perhaps going for training runs. But greater enchantment lies off-trail, bushwhacking through the jungle or striking off over
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dry sand flats. The best time to explore is at low tide on an unseasonably warm winter day, when the bugs are down, but the weather is a balmy dream. On one such expedition I discovered my personal secret spot on Pinckney, which is so secluded that even if I tell you how to get there, you’ll never find it. Enter the woods at an unmarked point left of the main road, just past the little hill with the bench overlooking the pond. After crawling through dense thickets, you’ll come out to a small clearing, then pick your way along the marsh edge to a delightful spot with soft grass flowing over a pair of ancient termite mounds. There is a spindly tree growing on this hillock, and you can lie under its sparse shade with a view over Mackey Creek. Continuing from here you can wind in and out along the shoreline far from the sight of any trail — this is where the spectacular beauty of the Lowcountry opens up. I like to take friends on this hike, as even people
How to get there Where: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge Mode of transport: Foot Directions: From the parking area, follow the gravel road to a four-way crossroads. Go left and continue until you reach a grass road off to the left, marked with a wooden sign to Dick Point. Follow this until you reach Dick Point for an out-and-back hike of 7.4 miles. Travel tips: Bring snacks and plenty of water. Don’t be afraid to venture off trail and into the woods in winter or out over the sand flats at low tide.
BEHIND THE NAME Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge was home to the plantation of Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, a prominent lawyer active in South Carolina politics from 1801 to 1815.
who have lived here their whole lives are invigorated by it. One remarked appreciatively that any time she could look around in a 360° view and not see anything man-made, it was automatically a good day. Another broke out into handstands on the sand, his lean, upsidedown body superimposed against an unlikely background of golden tidal flats and little palmy hummocks. There was such an energy to that warm spring day as we hiked out to tiny islands to climb trees and eat snacks out of my backpack, and to this day I sometimes do handstands on the sand in his honor. Tracing the island’s contour in this way, I can see Dick Point but not reach it across the flooded marsh mud. There comes a point where it makes most sense to return to the road, and from there it’s easy to catch the trail to Dick Point. There’s nothing particularly scenic or special about this little outcropping of forested land on Pinckney’s northwestern side, especially not after the grand views I’ve already seen. But it’s a convenient “destination” before turning around, and there’s something lovely about the little shell road to the point that floods on high tide. For those who aren’t up to the cross-country trek, just follow the improved road and signs to Dick Point from the parking lot — I promise it will be equally delightful. LL
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Leather jackets are the staple in any strong woman’s closet. Opt for a light-colored one for a date night out. Not only is it a conversation piece, but it softens you and makes you more approachable. Paired with a printed button-down and chic accessories, this outfit will show off your lovable personality even more.
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Elevate your sneakers with a classic full button-down in a fun print and add a layer of cool with a suedecloth shirt jacket. And don’t be afraid to get dirty with clothes like these. Every piece, down to the shoes, is machine washable — except for the belt, of course. Available at Knickers
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MEET THE MODELS... SIRMAN HOLLABOUGH Local since: 2020 Favorite thing about living at Long Cove Club: I would say the people and the community embrace. Everyone here has been very supportive and very welcoming. Favorite date activity: Man, can I say that out loud? A nice quiet dinner. Most memorable date: Dinner in Napa. Hobbies: Golf, hunting and exploring the woods. VICKI HOLLABOUGH Local since: 2020 Favorite thing about living at Long Cove Club: I would say first, all of the natural beauty – the grounds are gorgeous here, and it’s definitely a very caring community. Favorite date activity: Dining out and then coming home to sit by the fire pit. Most memorable date: The date when my husband and I celebrated our 7th anniversary, and he gave me a ring that had a scroll inside that said “to cure the 7-year itch.” Hobbies: Tennis, though I still work full time remotely for a law firm in Dallas.
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DOUG ESSLER Local since: 2018 Favorite thing about living at Long Cove Club: I love everything about it, literally everything. I love the people, I love the place, I love the climate, I love my home, I love everything about it. Oh, and the golf course is phenomenal. Favorite date activity: Fine dinner with a really, really good bottle of cab. Most memorable date: My first date with my wife. We met on Match, and it was a blind date, and she almost didn’t show up. It was strange because it was a dinner date, and I never do dinner dates for the first date; I usually do a coffee date first. But we’ve been together ever since that first date. Hobbies: Golf and my Peloton. SHARON ESSLER Local since: 2018, but my family has had a place here for 40 years Favorite thing about living at Long Cove Club: I absolutely love the people. And this community is the most giving community in terms of charities and that sort of thing. Favorite date activity: Going to a nice dinner with nice wine. Most memorable date: A birthday party for my husband that turned into a surprise wedding. Hobbies: Golf, bocce, wine tasting and travel. EDWARD HUTTON Local since: 2005 Favorite thing about living at Long Cove Club: The people Favorite date activity: Dining out Most memorable date: My first date with my wife and all of the hiccups that ensued that evening. Hobbies: Golf and volunteering
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Local Love I NEED YOU BY MY SEA-SIDE Store your precious jewelry and tokens from your loved ones in this intricate oyster shell dish. Available at Lowcountry Mercantile
A COUPLE OF LOVEBIRDS Dress up your wall with this beautiful red robin arrangement to bring peace, joy and love inside your home. Available at Spirited Hand
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SERVING UP SOME LOVE Serve up delicious treats on this elegant goldrimmed, heart-shaped bowl for any special occasion. Available at Pyramids
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ROMANCE IS THE ICING, LOVE IS THE CAKE Store your leftover cake in this lavish MacKenzieChilds Courtly Check Enamel Cake Carrier. Available at Forsythe Jewelers
Caught red-handed. Roses are red, carnations are pink. Our local Lowcountry stores are giving us everything for February except the kitchen sink.
LOVE IS (NOT) BLIND Redefine elegance and see the world through these unique Chopard sunglasses with Swarovski crystals. Roses are red and your sunnies should be too. Available at Eyeland Optique A SECRET LOVE POTION Serve your lovely guests with this delicate rose decanter and enchant your mystical evening. Available at J Banks
LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND Add a pop of color to your table with this handblown glass shell made by artist Filip Vogelphol. Available at Smith Galleries
COVERED IN A BLANKET OF LOVE Wrap yourself in the warmth of this Cushendale - Drumin Mohair Throw this Valentine's Day. Available at Fetch Mkt and fetch-mkt.com
REKINDLE THE FLAME Make sparks fly with this unique oil candle that burns cleanly and brightly. Available at Gifted
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TRUE NATIVES The Cusabo were a group of American Indian tribes who lived along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in what is now South Carolina, approximately between present-day Charleston and south to the Savannah River, at the time of European colonization.
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When it comes to Hilton Head, the term “native” might well be defined as a function of the point in time referenced, because the meaning of “native” on HHI has changed dramatically over the years. Our first true “natives” were nomadic paleo-Indians who migrated from the interior seeking new fishing and hunting grounds. As annual travel to their ancestral homelands became less necessary, they formed more sedentary, extended-family groupings. These grew over time into small tribes, and communication with nearby villages slowly formed common language groups. These Hilton Head “natives” originally derived from Native American stock of the Oconee province and spoke a Muskogean language. Semi-nomadic when Europeans began to arrive, tribes in the Port Royal Sound area numbered from 12-19 at any given point. On Hilton Head they were mainly of the Escamacu tribal group. As the first European settlement intruded into the area, some tribes moved northward and westward, leaving a loose confederation of coastal tribes who were referred to as Cusabo by the English. Because the Escamacu had migrated to the interior, Hilton Head was vacant and became part of a buffer zone between the English in Charles Towne and the Spanish in St Augustine. At that time the Yemassee, who had migrated north along the coast to avoid the Christianization attempts of the Spaniards, became the new “natives” of the Island. The Lords Proprietors of Carolina actually leased Hilton Head to Altamaha, the paramount chief of the Yemassee, and it was temporarily known as Altamaha Island until the Yemassee migrated to the Ashepoo River basin for a ten-year period around 1700. Then, during the Yemassee War and the following 10-year raiding period, Hilton Head’s only “natives” were the mortal enemies of the Yemassee, Tuscarora warriors employed by the Council of Safety as lookouts and scouts against Yemassee and Spanish raids from the south. European settlement of Hilton Head began at the end of the Indian wars about 1728, as early French, Scot and English settlers cleared land for grazing cattle and cash crops, including indigo. Their children became the first European “natives.”
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LINK TO THE PAST An arrowhead found locally might be more than 10,000 years old, which is exciting to ponder. A less happy thought is what happened to the descendants of those people.
And, since the westward migration of Native Americans in the mid-1730s ended the period of enslaved Indian people, a sudden scarcity of field labor led to the first great importation of enslaved African people into South Carolina. The first Africans, mainly from the western coast of Africa, likely arrived on Hilton Head in the 1740s, and it was these people who became the next “native” population of Hilton Head prior to the Revolutionary War. With the end of the Revolution, following five years of lawless chaos in the sea islands south of Charleston, a new wave of enslaved Africans arrived on Hilton Head. Mostly from the Sene-Gambia region, these Gullah people brought agricultural knowledge and skills to rebuild the shattered economy of the nascent State of South Carolina. Much of the land that had remained unsold prior to the war was purchased by planters from Charleston and the Edisto area on which to grow the newly
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history introduced cash crop of Sea Island cotton. These new European residents, who tended to maintain primary residences in the larger cities, invested in the land, developed high-volume plantations, and the Island began to prosper once again from the yield of enslaved African labor. The coming of the Civil War saw landowning slaveholders evacuate the Island with their families, and after an eight-year occupation of the area by Federal forces, the Island land was left to the former slaves and their families. These resourceful Native Islanders and their descendants built a subsistence economy that provided a comfortable life through farming and fishing from nearby waters. Separation from the mainland and the resulting isolation allowed them to maintain their Gullah culture in a pure state, virtually uncontaminated by contact with the outside world for over 80 years. Other than a few whites who stayed on the Island after the war, and several Cuban revolutionaries who sought refuge here in the last two decades of the 19th century, the Gullah were the only “natives” of the Island at the time. The seclusion and peace Native Islanders enjoyed lasted into the early 1900s and was then disturbed only occasionally by efforts to mine the forests for timber or turpentine, or by the intermittent presence of U.S. military camps, or white-owned hunting clubs, or by a short-lived oyster canning industry until the 1940s. The post-WW II period witnessed the arrival of a few early beach house builders and, in 1950, the arrival of the lumbering Hilton Head Company. Hilton Head’s connection to the mainland by a bridge opened in 1956 activated the newest influx of “natives” coming to its shores.
“The land that had remained unsold prior to the war was purchased by planters from Charleston and the Edisto area on which to grow the newly introduced cash crop of Sea Island cotton.”
NATIVE ISLANDERS A Union soldier stands with African Americans in 1862 on the plantation of Thomas F. Drayton on Hilton Head Island. Photo by Henry P. Moore.
Since then, vacationers to the Island have returned year after year, many eventually becoming residents later in their lives. As the service industries expanded in support of the growing retirement communities, a younger population came to the Island and gradually birthed a new wave of Hilton Head “natives.” This generation of Islanders grew up here, were educated in local schools, found lasting employment in local businesses and began to raise their children who were fully Hilton Head “natives.” Today it is not at all uncommon to find fourth- and even fifthgeneration Hilton Head families among the white population who can truly be considered Native Islanders in much the same way that families of black Native Islanders have been for centuries. But it is only the Gullah families who can trace their roots to ancestors enslaved here in the early Colonial period by our early European residents who are, without a doubt, the most “native” of all Island residents who can claim that status. LL
Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort Country, SC at the Forefront of American History.
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Omolola “Lola” Campbell was born and raised on Hilton Head into one of the oldest native families, and in the Spanish Wells community. Her greatgrandfather, The Rev. Solomon Campbell, the grandson of an enslaved man living on Hilton Head at the time the Union captured Hilton Head in 1861, is thought to be the first Gullah teacher born and raised on the island. Her grandfather, Solomon Campbell Jr., was one of the few early craftsmen who built bateaus and homes for locals on Hilton Head. Growing up in the Lowcountry, and born into the rich Gullah culture, Lola has learned many life gems from her elders and has always considered living her life on purpose and following her dreams as very important for survival and personal success. A formally trained lawyer, Lola works by day as a senior derivatives counsel in the financial industry but is also a writer and entrepreneur. Some of her recent endeavors include a self-published book titled “Writings on the Wall: Poetic Words from My Soul” and founding a company called Gone Gullah, which is a lifestyle brand representing the Gullah culture of Hilton Head and surrounding areas. Lola graduated from both the University of Georgia and Howard University School of Law. She lived and worked in Atlanta, New York City and Charlotte before returning home to Hilton Head permanently in October 2020. In her spare time, if Lola isn’t spending time with friends and family, you can almost always find her beach bumming, journaling or exploring the local area with her adventurous nine-year-old son, Jaylen. LL
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Think you’re a Native Islander? The Lowcountry Gullah population is descended from West African slaves who were forced to work area plantations. But they survived and thrived, and their significant culture and traditions, including their art, crafts, food, music, language and spirituality, are celebrated throughout several distinct Hilton Head Island neighborhoods where Gullah families have called home for seven or more generations. Recently, signs identifying each historic area have been placed around these Gullah communities, recognizing a place, person or family of significance. These neighborhoods offer unique insights into the past and presentday entrepreneurial contributions and characteristics of the Gullah people and hold some surprising sports stories. Locals like Coach William Debarr Jr., who was instrumental in molding Gullah children into athletes of character, fostered a community that nurtured several notable professionals and helped sustain a proud people known for their valued skills and self-sufficiency. LL
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1. BAYGALL 2. MITCHELVILLE 3. BIG HILL 4. GRASSLAND 5. MARSHLAND 6. CHAPLIN 7. GARDNER 8. SPANISH WELLS 9. OLD HOUSE CREEK 10. JARVIS 11. JONESVILLE 12. BIG STONEY 13. LITTLE STONEY 14. SQUIRE POPE
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Baygall Baygall is home to Mitchelville Freedom Park. Located off Beach City Road near the Port Royal Sound, the park commemorates Mitchelville’s founding in 1862 as the first freedman village in the U.S. self-governed by formerly enslaved people. The Historic First African Baptist Church (1862) can be found on the settlement and served as the first house of worship for freedmen, and you can also explore the Queen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1865), Saint James Baptist Church (1886) and Drayton Cemetery. There are also remnants of Fort Howell, an earthwork fort built in 1864 by the Union Army’s 32nd U.S. Colored Regiment from Pennsylvania and the 144th New York Infantry to protect Mitchelville from Confederate invasion. Baygall is also notable for its hunting and fishing outlets and for Barker Field, where the former Hilton Head Blue Jays baseball team used to pitch and swing. Baseball Hall of Famer and Cincinnati Reds player Dan Driessen and other notable sluggers got their start there.
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Big Hill It’s a small neighborhood, but during the turn of the 20th century its farming community along Dillon Road produced plentiful crops of island staples, boasting watermelon, sugar cane, sweet potatoes and butter beans. These economic drivers often were shipped to Savannah to be sold at market.
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native Stoney Considered the gateway to Hilton Head Island, Big Stoney was once an active commercial center considered to be Hilton Head’s downtown. The walkable neighborhood offered a variety of stores and businesses, a post office and an elementary school. With deep-water access, Big Stoney was also where several fishing families, including the Stewart and Driessen families, operated their fishing businesses. The Hudson family and the Hilton Head Fishing Cooperative also based their operations and seafood processing in Big Stoney, making the community a major economic hub for the island. Big Stoney is also home to Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals MLB player Gerald Perry. Although Little Stoney is identified as a Gullah neighborhood, most Gullah who live there consider Big and Little Stoney as simply Stoney. Just like Big Stoney, Little Stoney was a thriving area because of its proximity to the commercial center of the island, and the Gullah families who lived there were netmakers and fishermen.
Chaplin Primarily a farming community owned by the Burkes, Brown, Collier Ferguson and Singleton Gullah families, Chaplin is the southernmost Gullah neighborhood on the island and runs shore to shore between Broad Creek and the ocean where the Burkes, Collier and Singleton beaches are today. As a result of segregation, the Chaplin area was a popular place for Blacks from communities as far as Savannah to come to enjoy the beach. It became a key commercial area in the center of the island with several pavilions and oceanside juke joints, including Burkes Hideaway. Chaplin was also a second home for Black doctors from Savannah, local Gullah families who were skilled in cast-net making and basket weaving and Chitlin’ Circuit performers like Ike and Tina Turner, who performed at the old Bradley Beach Pavilion. A praise house also was located in Chaplin, and around 1887 the historic Gullah Central Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church was formed. The community includes the Joe Pope Cemetery as well as the former site of a oneroom Chaplin Elementary School.
Grassland Large tracts of active farmland made Grassland one of the more significant farming communities on the island for several Gullah families who harvested a variety of crops. Grassland was instrumental during the Civil War, as its location was close to a few of the island’s forts – Walker, Howell and Mitchel. As one of the island's inland communities, the Union Army established a burial ground for nearly 1,500 Union soldiers, including almost 100 Colored Troop Soldiers who served on Hilton Head. Sometimes referred to as Government Cemetery, the area was utilized until the military grave sites were re-interred at the National Cemetery in Beaufort. The cemetery was eventually renamed the White Family Cemetery after a local Gullah family and is now maintained by St. James Baptist Church.
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Gardner One of only three historic Gullah neighborhoods named after Gullah landowners, Gardner is the surname of one of the island’s largest Gullah families. March Gardner, who as a freedman worked for a Union soldier, purchased several large tracts of land making him the largest landowner in Fish Haul and Mitchelville. Several of his descendants, including the Aiken family, continue to live on the land today. The Pinefield/Otter Hole Cemetery, which was originally owned by the Stoney family, is one of nine Gullah cemeteries on the island and is located in Gardner.
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native Jarvis-Jonesville Named after formerly enslaved landowner Caesar Jones, who purchased just under 200 acres to provide for his family and future heirs, some of whom still live on the land today, Jonesville was the place to find skilled craftsmen including shoemakers, carpenters and wheelwrights among other types of businessmen and services. Jarvis was named after a small stream that runs into the island and offered a store and church that served area residents.
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Marshland is one of the island’s smaller communities. Because of its proximity to the deep waters of Broad Creek, many of the island’s sailboat builders set up shop there. For an island that relied heavily on living off of the local waters for fishing, talented boat makers were critical to families who fished and transported their crops to the mainland, ensuring their sustainability. In 1876 during a federal government tax sale of Marshland property, seven Gullah men from the Brown, Ford, Green, Murray and Robinson families combined funds to make the largest land purchase on the island.
Mitchelville Considered a strong strategic position to defend the island because of its location on the Port Royal Sound, Mitchelville has great historical significance. Prior to Emancipation, the neighborhood, also known as the Town of Mitchelville, was established in 1862 as the first settlement for freedmen in the U.S. As a thriving town under Union Army protection, Fort Howell, Mitchelville was proof the formerly enslaved were capable of becoming self-sufficient. There you’ll find the island’s oldest Gullah church, First African Baptist (1862), which eventually was divided into six historic Gullah churches, and the Cherry Hill School built in 1937. The Gullah community’s oldest and most valued resident, Mother Ethel Rivers, continues to live in Mitchelville. Born in 1918, she is a respected elder and cultural treasure.
Spanish Wells Named after Spanish explorers who came ashore on Hilton Head to dig freshwater wells, Spanish Wells is where Charlie Simmons Sr., "Mr. Transportation," housed his Simmons Fishing Camp where people could rest before or after their journey from the mainland. Prior to the bridge, the island’s primary economic lifeline relied on Capt. Charlie’s trips across the water three times a week that delivered people, produce, seafood and goods. Spanish Wells also was home to the island’s boxing gym, which spawned professional heavyweight boxers, Michael "The Hammer" Cohen, Samson "The Mighty Samson" Cohen and Thomas Cohen, who built the gym. Located near the Calibogue Sound, you’ll also find the Spanish Wells Cemetery.
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Squire Pope As the largest historic Gullah neighborhood, Squire Pope runs along Skull Creek as well as inland. Its proximity to deep-water access and the northern shore of the island enabled the Gullah to launch shrimp boats in addition to processing their catch of fish, shrimp and oysters. Since the local waterways were a tremendous economic driver for the island, the area was home to several Gullah boat captains and fishermen who organized a fishing co-operative operated out of what is now called the Sailing and Rowing Center. Proof that the island has been occupied for almost a thousand years is part of what makes Squire Pope unique. Remnants of a Native Indian Green Shell Enclosure, which dates back to 1335, lie close to the northern shore of the island. The only two-room schoolhouse on the island is located at Squire Pope, as well as the fifth Gullah church to be established, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist (1888).
As one of the smallest and lesser-known Gullah communities, Old House Creek is located along the tidal creek stretching eastward from Calibogue Sound along the northern edge of the Spanish Wells and Muddy Creek Plantations, dividing them from Honey Horn. Locally, it’s also referred to as Muddy Creek and Sandy Creek.
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SWEETEN UP YOUR WINTER MEALS WITH NUTRITIOUS AND IN-SEASON BEETROOT VEGETABLES. BY BAILEY GILLIAM
Roasted beetroot noodle salad INGREDIENTS 2 large beets, washed and peeled (peeling is optional; it looks nicer peeled but the peel also has a lot of nutrition) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar 2-3 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Thyme, for garnish DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the beets using a spiralizer. Spread the beets out on a lined cookie sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast the beets for 10-13 minutes or until the beets are soft. [2] As the beets roast, make the vinaigrette by placing all remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified. [3] Place the roasted beets in a large bowl and pour over the vinaigrette. Stir to evenly coat the beets. Garnish with fresh thyme. Serve immediately while warm or at room temperature.
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Nutritional benefits Beets are low in calories yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. They’re also a good source of several key nutrients including folate, manganese and copper. Beets contain a high concentration of nitrates, which can help lower blood pressure and as a result lead to a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke and may increase blood flow to the brain and improve cognitive function. Eating beets may enhance athletic performance by improving oxygen use and endurance. Beets have a number of antiinflammatory effects and are a good source of fiber, which benefits your digestive health and reduces the risk of several chronic health conditions. Some studies show that certain compounds found in beets could have cancer-fighting properties. Beets are high in water, moderate in fiber and protein and low in calories. All of these properties can balance your energy intake and improve your diet quality.
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How to grow them Beets are easy to grow in the garden, as they require little space. They can be grown from seed in the ground or in containers. This area is especially perfect for beets because they grow best in sandy soil. They thrive in the winter months, so aim to plant them when the temperature will not reach 75 degrees. Pick a spot with sun or partial shade and plant the seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a row about 1/2-inch deep. Cover them lightly with loose soil and then sprinkle with water. Plants should begin to sprout in 7 to 14 days. For a continuous supply, plant your beets in several plantings, about 3 weeks apart from one another. Your beets will need at least 1 inch of water a week. Harvesting beets can be done 7 to 8 weeks after the planting of each group. When they have reached the desired size, simply dig them up from the soil. As for the leaves, tender beet greens can be harvested when thinning a row of beets. Mature leaves make good greens when it’s time to pull out the entire plant.
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INGREDIENTS 12 beets, red, golden or mixed 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the oven to 300 degrees and line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Scrub the beets well with a veggie brush and cut off the tops. [2] Use a mandolin slicer to slice the beets paper thin. When the beet slices are this thin, there is no need to peel them first. [3] Place the beet slices in a large bowl and pour the oil and salt over the top. Toss well. (If using red and golden beets, place in separate bowls and divide the oil and salt evenly.) Let the beets sit in the oil and salt until they release their natural juices, about 15-20 minutes. [4] Toss the beets again, then drain off the liquid. Lay the slices out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 45-60 minutes until crisp but not brown. Test after 45 minutes and only bake longer if necessary. Remove the beet chips from the oven and cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.
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Beets are perfect for any season. Roast them up in the winter for a hearty soup or shave them raw and toss them in a salad during the summer. They can be juiced, roasted, steamed, pickled — the options are endless. You even can enjoy their leaves in salads, cooked or as a garnish. The leaves are similar to those of Swiss chard or spinach. Not only can you eat every part of the beet, but the juice is also often used as a natural dye for foods and fabrics. LL
Where to order them ELA’S ON THE WATER Roasted Carolina Beet Napoleon: Red and gold beets with lightly fried herb and panko-crusted goat cheese. NUNZIO RESTAURANT + BAR Bietole con Caprino: Ovenroasted golden local beets, baby arugula, goat cheese and caramelized shallots. THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR Pickled Beet Salad: Micro arugula, heirloom baby carrots, pickled beets, almond crusted goat cheese and blackberry balsamic vinaigrette.
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FRANKIE BONES Chilled Beets: Roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts and balsamic.
Where to buy them Farmers Market of Bluffton: Purchase locally grown beets from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays in Old Town Bluffton. Most local supermarkets: Our favorite spots for winter produce are Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and Harris Teeter — in that order. Schrute Farms: If you find yourself anywhere near Scranton, Pennsylvania, the beets grown at this 60-acre farm can’t be beat. Family members Zeke (the comedian), Dwight (the cool one) and Mose (the visionary) run the operation.
FEEL THE BEET Choose beets that feel heavy for their size with the green tops still attached. The best ones are dark maroon with firm and unblemished skin.
Beet and ricotta hummus INGREDIENTS 1 baseball-sized red beet, scrubbed 1 15.5-oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup tahini, well mixed 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup ricotta 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 teaspoon kosher salt 10 turns freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander Mint leaves, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds and olive oil, for serving DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beet tightly in foil and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until easily pierced with a fork, about 60-70 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle. [2] Meanwhile, process chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, ricotta, garlic, salt, pepper and coriander in a food processor until smooth. [3] Using a paper towel, rub beet to remove skin. Trim root end and cut beet into 8 pieces; add to food processor. Process until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste. [4] Transfer to a shallow bowl. Top with mint, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with vegetables and toasted breads.
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Growing up, my mom, dad, sister, aunt, uncle and cousins traveled about three miles over to my grandma and papa's house for dinner. Oftentimes, the dish of choice was papa's chili. We would chat in the kitchen, listen to Jimmy Buffet and watch papa stir the chili in a large cast-iron pot. To me, it is a symbol of the love between a family and a rite of passage to becoming an adult. I know I am the next person to carry along our recipe to future generations. Upon my college graduation, I received a gift from my grandpa. It was a cutting board with the recipe engraved into the wood. Although my grandfather is an amazing writer, his handwriting is sometimes illegible to the normal eye. However, the cutting board showcased beautiful, cursive handwriting. When my mom saw the board for the first time, she looked at my papa and said, "Wow! This must have taken you hours to write!" He smiled and nodded. Now, I am no longer three miles from papa's house, but instead in another state. I display the cutting board in my kitchen to remind me of home and the memories made because of papa's chili. Follow this step-by-step illustration to make a batch of your own.
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GULLAH GEECHEE RECIPES FROM A SIXTH-GENERATION FARMER STORY BY DAISY DOW + PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAPRIKA SOUTHERN
STOCKPOT OF GOLD Matthew Raiford: One of the pleasures of summer is gathering with family and friends for what we’ve always called a crab boil. Most folks, though, call it a Lowcountry boil, and farther north in the Carolinas it’s called Frogmore stew. My favorite way to make it is over an outdoor cooker in a large stockpot with a pull-out colander—that way you can pour out all the goodness onto a newspaperlined picnic table, and everybody can just reach in for a bite. I place little pots of homemade cocktail sauce (recipe follows), drawn butter and lemon wedges all around so guests have easy access for dipping and squeezing.
Gilliard Farms Lowcountry Boil SERVES 6 TO 8 INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 gallons cold water 2 pints beer 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 5 pounds new potatoes, halved 3 pounds Wainright’s smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound pearl onions 8 ears fresh corn, shucked, silks removed, and cut into thirds 5 pounds whole live blue crabs 5 pounds wild Georgia shrimp
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Matthew Raiford is a dynamic chef and farmer working the lands of his great-great-great grandfather in coastal Georgia. In his cookbook “Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer,” he shares more than 100 heirloom recipes, from hot buttermilk biscuits and sweet potato pie to salmon cakes on pepper rice and Gullah fish stew. Raiford will be one of the featured chefs at the upcoming Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival (Feb. 21-27). Before meeting the man himself, discover the food that has nurtured his family for seven generations by recreating these time-tested classics.
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DIRECTIONS [1] Fill a 24-quart steamer pot and punched basket about threequarters full of water and place over medium-high heat. Add the beer, Old Bay and crushed red pepper, then bring the seasoned water to a boil. Add the potatoes, sausage, and onions and cook for 10 minutes. [2] Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the blue crabs and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the crabs have turned bright red and the shrimp have curled and blushed pink. [3] Pull the punched basket out of the pot and let the water drain, then pour the boil over a newspaper-lined table or serve on several large platters.
Cocktail sauce MAKES 2 1/2 CUPS INGREDIENTS 2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons horseradish 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 tablespoon Smokin’ Hot ’n’ Sweet Seasoning 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt DIRECTIONS Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add more garlic, horseradish or salt to your liking.
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Effie’s Shrimp Creole SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and finely diced One 16-ounce can tomato puree 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice or Carolina Gold Rice 1 quart warm shrimp stock, prepared or homemade (recipe below) 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved for shrimp stock Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS [1] In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. [2] Add the peppers, tomato puree, red pepper flakes, and rice, stirring until well combined. Pour the stock in slowly to prevent splattering, as the pan will be hot, then bring the creole to a boil. Once boiling, stir, cover, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. [3] Remove the cover, add the shrimp, and give the rice a good stir. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes more, until all the liquid is absorbed and the shrimp have pinked and curled. Before serving, taste and add salt and pepper to your liking. Serve and enjoy.
Shrimp stock MAKES 2 QUARTS INGREDIENTS 2 quarts (8 cups) cold water 4 cups shrimp shells 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 Vidalia onion, peeled and quartered 1 carrot, roughly chopped 1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces, including leaves 1 lemon, quartered 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs thyme 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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DIRECTIONS [1] Pour the water in a large stockpot and set aside. [2] Rinse and drain the shrimp shells. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and toss the shrimp shells for 2 minutes. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes more. [3] Add the shrimp shells and vegetables to the stockpot, then toss in the lemon, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove from the heat, then strain the stock through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into quartor pint-sized containers. Cool the stock completely, then refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for later use. Excerpted from Bress ‘n’ Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer. Copyright © 2021 CheFarmer Matthew Raiford and Amy Paige Condon. Photography © 2021 by Siobhán Egan. Reproduced by permission of The Countryman Press, a Division of W.W. Norton & Company. All rights reserved.
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It wouldn’t be the Lowcountry without rice and Lola Campbell’s Oyster Pilau and Carrie Hirsch’s Chicken Bog one-pot dish recipes reflect that in a mouth-watering way. They are so tasty that you will wish for plummeting temperatures to enhance the experience and the smoky, spicy
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flavors in these stick-to-your-ribs classics. Of course, when we say plummeting temperatures, we mean 50 and mild. Fish lovers will delight in Jan Smith’s Broiled Barbecue Trout with Southern Pear Relish – a mild, flaky freshwater catch that does not have a fishy taste. The pear relish
gives just the right balance of savory and sweet. In the mood for an appetizing lunch? Torrey Glass created his Shrimp & Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwich to be enjoyed any time shrimp is in season – this also reminds us to buy local shrimp. Thankfully, brie is always in season.
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INGREDIENTS (chicken bog) 3 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups rice, uncooked 5 cups chicken, shredded 7 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup broth to add to each serving once plated 1 cup steamed carrots, peeled and sliced into ½” rounds One 14-ounce package smoked sausage, cut into ¼” rounds 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped 12-quart heavy pot with lid DIRECTIONS [1] Rinse whole chicken then place in a heavy pot, cover with water, add onion, celery, garlic, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until meat easily separates from the bone. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Strain the broth into a large bowl and set aside. You will need 7 cups, plus ½ cup to add to each serving when plating. Supplement with storebought chicken broth if needed. [2] Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from the bones using a fork, then chop. This will yield about 5 cups. Using the same pot, heat the butter and sauté the onions, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic, shredded chicken and rice, and stir for 3 minutes. Add smoked sausage and chicken broth. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook until rice is done, approximately 20 - 25 minutes. Stir in parsley. [3] Serve bog in shallow soup bowls. Pour 1/2 cup warm chicken broth around the edge of the bog in each bowl just before serving.
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BOG STANDARD Carrie Hirsch is a cookbook author and works at Youth Opera International and with various nonprofit organizations, including the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island. Lore has it that the name “chicken bog” derived from chicken getting bogged down in the wetness of the rice or that the areas where it was most popular were “boggy.” Whatever the case, this dish is a labor of love because making broth from scratch does take some time, but making homemade chicken broth is easy since the chicken needs to be poached anyway. Carrots are not a classic ingredient in the chicken bog, but they add some color. This one-dish meal will hit the spot in the winter months with no side dishes needed. As far as adult beverages go, chicken bog pairs well both with lager and crisp white wines.
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Oyster Pilau SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into small pieces 2 smoked sausage links (Roger Woods brand preferred), cut into ½” rounds 1 onion, chopped 1-quart raw oysters, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 cups uncooked rice 4 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon sea salt, optional and according to taste DIRECTIONS [1] Stir-fry bacon and sausage in an 8-quart pot over medium heat until darkened. Add onions, and fry until browned, but still tender. [2] Season oysters lightly with seasoned salt and garlic powder. Add oysters to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until water is produced from the oysters, stirring occasionally. [3] Add rice and water to the pot. 4 ½ cups of water should be enough to cover the mixture but sometimes more is needed. Stir the mixture and taste for seasoning then add sea salt if needed. Bring water to a boil. [4] Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through. Add more water if needed. Remove from burner and allow to sit, covered, for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavor to set in.
LIFE IS YOUR OYSTER Lola Campbell is an attorney and representative at Scout and Cellar, a wine company offering a selection of domestic and international wines free of chemical pesticides and synthetic additives. Pilau, also known as “perlo” or “purloo,” is a classic Lowcountry one-pot dish that evolved from Creole cuisine, as many of the state’s residents originally lived in the Caribbean and nearby Charleston. The ingredients were easily accessible: Lowcountry oyster clusters that grow wild in area waters, and rice, once skillfully grown by enslaved peoples in tidal marshes and mostly exported. Europeans and Africans brought their cooking traditions with them to the Lowcountry and greatly influenced the popularity of one-pot dishes, which were served at tables of affluent landowners and farmhands alike.
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RELISH THE MOMENT Jan Smith is the senior director of development at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. In addition to Bartlett pears, other varieties grown in South Carolina are Kieffer, Anjou and Bosc. Back in the day, pear pudding, pear pies, cobblers, cakes and tarts, pear preserves, poached pears in red wine graced most Lowcountry tables and thankfully, that remains true today – pears never go out of culinary style. Before refrigeration, making pear relish and chutney was the way to preserve the bounty in the form of shelf-stable condiments. The key to making this relish a success is to use ripe pears – unripe pears have an unappealing gritty texture. This relish can be prepared 1-2 days ahead and kept refrigerated in a sealed container until ready to use.
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Southern Pear Relish MAKES 1 1/4 CUPS INGREDIENTS 2 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, seeded & diced ¼” 1 ripe peach, peeled, pitted & diced ¼”* 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/8 cup pure maple syrup 1/8 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons golden raisins, finely chopped 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (OK to substitute canned peaches, drained) DIRECTIONS [1] In a medium sauce pan, bring all ingredients to a boil, reduce to a low simmer for 50 minutes (uncovered), or until liquid reduces by half, stirring occasionally. [2] Allow relish to cool, transfer to a glass container, cover and refrigerate. Keeps up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.
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eats IS IT BRIE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? Torrey Glass is a senior loan officer at Mortgage Network and is a partner at 60 Bull Café in Charleston. French cuisine played a tremendous role in influencing Lowcountry cuisine, along with a significant English, West African and Caribbean presence. Combining freshly caught shrimp in Lowcountry waterways and classic French brie, a double-crème, soft, cow’s milk cheese, brings together and pays homage to the best of both worlds. The rind of this mild and buttery cheese is edible, and in France it is considered gauche to remove it, but for this recipe we’re being gauche.
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DIRECTIONS [1] Peel shrimp, rinse and pat dry. Lightly sprinkle shrimp with Old Bay. Grill shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Butter one side of each slice of bread all the way to the edges, then place buttered sides facing downwards on wax paper or a paper plate to avoid sticking. Arrange brie slices on one slice of bread. Chiffonade the basil then sprinkle basil over brie. Butterfly the grilled shrimp and arrange over basil. Press the other slice of bread on top. [2] Use a 12” cast iron skillet, which will allow for more wiggle room so it’s easier to flip the sandwich. Heat skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Grill 3 minutes on one side to allow the cheese to melt - do not press down. Using a spatula, flip then press down gently, and grill for another 2 minutes or until golden brown. To ensure the cheese is thoroughly melted, use one of the following methods: turn off the burner, cover skillet with a lid for 1 minute, or transfer sandwich to a plate then place in microwave or preheat oven to 225° and place the skillet in the oven until cheese is thoroughly melted. [3] Garnish with cherry peppers and pickled okra. Serve with sweet potato chips or your favorite side.
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Broiled BBQ Trout SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS (4) 6-ounce trout fillets, skin on (optional) 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce Salt to taste Parsley, finely chopped for garnish DIRECTIONS [1] Place oven rack 4 inches from heating source and preheat broiler to low. Place fillets, skin side down, on a foillined, lipped baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. [2] Brush fillets with olive oil and barbeque sauce then sprinkle with salt. Broil for 4-6 minutes or until opaque (no need to turn over.) [3] Warm 2-3 heaping tablespoons of pear relish and spoon over trout before serving.
Trout fried over a campfire fed many a hungry lumberjack (now referred to as ‘loggers’) starting back in the late 1800s when South Carolina was a hub for timber and sawmills. Although you may not think of South Carolina as a go-to state for trout fishing, winter is a great time for trout fishing in the South. Three species of cold water trout — brook, rainbow and brown — attract over 50,000 anglers to lakes, reservoirs and headwater mountain streams. Spotted seatrout, also known as speckled trout, is found in Lowcountry estuaries and rivers in late summer. Other South Carolina fish with a delicate flavor would work well with this recipe including redfish, flounder or grouper. Broiling trout cooks it quickly, evenly and with delicious flavor. This recipe makes a delicious main course when paired with cheesy, stone-ground grits and sautéed garlic collard greens. And if you’re a true South Carolinian, mustard-based barbeque sauce would be your sauce of choice.
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Ma Daisy’s Kitchen coming soon Stay tuned for the opening of Ma Daisy’s Kitchen, a new restaurant coming this spring. It will be located where the old Peppers Porch was in Bluffton. One of the people behind the restaurant is Bridgette Frazier, Town Council member and owner of the food truck, Chef B's Eatz. Her father, Oscar Frazier, owned the Bluffton BBQ Little Red Caboose. With all of the Frazier family history, Ma Daisy’s will be a must-try when it opens.
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Celebrate the Season of Love with Hilton Head Distillery Hilton Head Distillery graciously shared recipes for two of its love potion cocktails – Flaming Heart and Chocolate Covered Strawberry. The distillery, located on Cardinal Road, is open for daily tours and tastings. BEST DAYS TO GO February 8: Love potion mixology class February 22: Sip and stir mixology class HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY
Chocolate Covered Strawberry INGREDIENTS 1.5 ounces vodka 1 ounce creamer 2 ounces strawberry purée 1/2 ounce chocolate syrup 3 dashes cacao bitters
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Flaming Heart INGREDIENTS 2 ounces dark pineapple rum 1.5 ounces Tiki pineapple simple syrup 1 ounce orange juice 1 ounce lime juice 2 bar spoon grenadine .25 ounce aromatic bitters DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into your favorite tiki glass. Float high-proof white rum over the top of the finished cocktail and light on fire for a dramatic effect. Garnish with an orange slice, lime and a cocktail cherry.
DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker 2/3 filled with ice and shake. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
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Join the celebration of food, wine and spirits with a new season of events at Sea Pines this month. There are plenty of experiences to be had with dinners, samplings, mixology classes, music and more. EVENT DATES February 5: Rum 101 Dinner + Around the World Sampling February 7: Mixology Monday with Burnt Church Distillery February 8: Jazz Supper Club “Sinatra Night” February 11: Klinker Brick Wine Dinner February 13: Build-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary Brunch
New Quarterdeck opening in April Heart cookies at Sprout Momma Order before Valentine’s Day at Sprout Momma Breads and surprise your friends, families or coworkers with a sweet treat. Beautifully decorated heart cookies are the perfect way to say you care. Spread the love.
The Sea Pines Resort is launching a large recruitment drive to hire as many as 140 employees before the re-opening of The Quarterdeck restaurant in early April. The redeveloped restaurant will have an expansive wrap-around deck, indoor bar and dining area on the first floor and a new rooftop oyster bar offering 270-degree views of the Harbour Town Yacht Basin and Calibogue Sound. A casual walk-up market on the ground level will serve as a place to grab a quick bite to go or to stock up on provisions for the day. The addition of a boardwalk will direct pedestrian flow to the market and pier, creating a gathering spot in this prime waterfront setting.
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TAKE THE CAKE ELA'S Crab Cakes feature a blend of the chef’s coastal culinary influence and the Nightingale family’s southern roots. A plentiful portion of jumbo lump crab meat is hand-folded with southern style family ingredients. It’s offered as both an appetizer to enhance your meal or as an entree at ELA’S on the Water.
A CUTLET ABOVE Wiener schnitzel is an Alexander’s tradition. Breaded veal cutlet, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, lemon-caper brown butter, asparagus and baby carrots are sure to please your taste buds. Order them at Alexander’s Restaurant and Wine Bar for you and your buds.
DON’T FLOUNDER AROUND For a fanciful seafood feast, head to Skull Creek Dockside and try its Stuffed Flounder Casino. It’s everything you love in one dish — shrimp, crab, scallops, bacon and bell pepper stuffing, lobster cream sauce, whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
AN EGGCELLENT CHOICE If you’re an early riser, check out the Strata at Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café. It's layered egg, sausage, onion and cheese baked dish with its own chili sauce. And of course, it is served with hash browns or grits.
SAY CHEESE Not a huge tomato fan but love pizza? Try Giuseppi’s Ultimate White Pizza. It has no red sauce and relies on the amazing flavors of garlic olive oil and artichokes, topped with fresh spinach, fresh tomato, parmesan, ricotta, provolone and mozzarella cheese. Grab it to go or dine in at Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta House.
PIE-EYED Head to the Salty Dog Café, and try one of its original recipes, the Seafood Pot Pie. It has wild-caught East Coast shrimp, scallops, fresh fish and vegetables smothered in delicious cream sauce, topped with a fluffy puff pastry crust and baked golden brown. Go ahead, eat pie for dinner.
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What would Margaret drink? Margaret Pearman is a certified sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers and is responsible for curating the award-winning wine list at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte. Here is her sipping suggestion for February:
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Native versus inoculated Growing up in Bluffton and working in the resort town of Hilton Head my entire life gives me a unique point of view. Many customers are surprised: “you’re from here?!?” My memories of a sleepy little town on the mainland and seasonal resort island impart a little more complexity to how I appreciate the sea of change that is today. How could this possibly relate to wine? I see it much the same as the debate among oenophiles on the use of native yeasts versus inoculated yeasts. Yeast is the important catalyst that turns sugar into alcohol. Native or wild yeasts live in the winery, the air and on every single berry on a cluster of grapes, each strain possessing its own personality. Fermentation can take longer, but that means more texture. Inoculated yeasts have been segregated and groomed with specific traits in a lab. The winemaker has more control as to how the finished product will turn out. But it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing game. The winemaker can choose to use a bit of both, especially if fermentation is stuck and needs a little help. A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of sitting down at a table of wine buyers with winemaker Robert Sinskey. He pretty much pioneered the idea of organically grown vineyards in California. His approach to wine is nothing less than philosophical. For him, it comes down to creating a sense of place in the bottle. Native yeasts do that. They are a reflection of the vineyard and winery, imparting a little more flavor, much like a local may do when they tell you a story about growing up here. Try Robert Sinskey’s Los Carneros Vineyard Pinot Noir. Layers of red berries, herbs and spice boxes on the nose give way to full fruit on the palate with a complex long finish. LL
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Roses are red, violets are blue, vodka is cheaper than dinner for two CELEBRATE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY IN STYLE WITH THESE LOVELY COCKTAIL RECIPES Gone are the days when you sent your date a drink from across the bar. Show your love with one of these hand-crafted cocktail recipes from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Tell them you love them with Tito’s Olive You So Much, celebrate with your loved one with Tito’s for Two, turn up the romance with Tito’s HeartBeet or take rose petals to a new level with a rose infusion.
Tito’s, Olive You So Much Timeless, simple and slightly sexy. This Valentine’s Day, when you clink glasses with this classic Tito’s cocktail, skip the carnations and go straight for the “olive you.” INGREDIENTS 3 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 1 ounce (or less) olive juice
Tito’s for Two This fresh and floral cocktail will have you seeing life through rose-colored glasses. With a hint of citrus and an aromatic flavor of hibiscus, this lovely drink will leave your Valentine tickled pink.
DIRECTIONS [1] Just add Tito’s Handmade Vodka and olive juice to a shaker with ice. [2] Shake or stir, and strain into a chilled martini glass. [3] Garnish with olives.
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Tito’s HeartBeet Bubbly, fruity and easy to craft, this cocktail is so delicious you’ll fall in love after just one sip. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces beet-infused Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 ounces ginger ale or ginger beer 1 ounce pineapple juice
1 dollop of honey 1 lemon slice, garnish Brew tea to your liking. Add Tito’s Handmade Vodka, honey, and lemon juice. Stir and garnish with a lemon slice. Serve warm.
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Those of us “mature” enough can remember Mary Tyler Moore twirling and tossing her hat into the air during the opening of her namesake 1970s TV show. Today visitors to Minneapolis can toss their own caps (especially in a Minneapolis winter) in front of the MTM statue at Nicollet and 7th Streets, two blocks from the Nicollet Mall METRO station. Just like the show, Minneapolis-St. Paul is a city with unexpected twists and turns. And is it even technically the “Twin Cities?” According to the Minnesota Historical Society, that nickname originally referred to the city of St. Anthony, until it eventually merged with its bigger neighbor. It wasn’t until then that St. Paul remained the nearby major city. Today St. Paul maintains an older, more historic feel. Its architecture features streets of brick buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, not to mention the stunning St. Paul Cathedral (completed in 1915) and State Capitol (completed in 1905). Its residents brag about the more friendly and more neighborly feel. The bigger, bolder Minneapolis is a sprawling metropolis of shiny skyscrapers, trendy young neighborhoods, and uber-urban living. Its residents enjoy their hearty selections of bars and restaurants and the “downtown” vibe.
Where to go For the best view of the skyline (especially at night), head to Boom Island Park along the Mississippi River. Including one of the area’s only lighthouses, it’s a true hidden gem. And make sure to take in two other notable attractions. First, retail haven Mall of America, which has welcomed tens of millions of visitors a year since its opening in 1992. With more than 500 stores plus entertainment, lodging, and dining, it’s an attraction all its own.
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Second, Paisley Park in Chanhassen was inspired by Minneapolis native Prince and served as his home and studio. Art, music, fashion and culture are celebrated and energized. Welcoming more than one million visitors a year, Minnehaha Falls may be everyone’s favorite outdoor spot, and it is indeed absolutely incredible in the winter when frozen. For a more serene cascading experience, climb the old masonry staircase to Hidden Falls, revealing a beautiful scene and a cool photo op.
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Minneapolis’s Chain of Lakes embraces the shorelines of Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet, including the trails connecting them and Lyndale Park. It’s easy to get from one lake to another, with separate paths for running and cycling. The trails wind through beautiful parks and lovely homes and expose spectacular views of the water with the downtown skyline as the backdrop.
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destinations Consider taking a private walking tour of the haunted historical city. It begins at the Old Revenue Building above the Mississippi and includes the Fitzgerald Theatre and an introduction to the bootleggers and mobsters who ran the city for years. After being scared, sweeten up with a stop at St. Paul’s Pearson’s Candy Company. Its salted nut roll, nut goodies, bun and mint patties have been Minnesota classics for more than a century.
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Get in the game For sports fans the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four will be played in the Target Center on Friday, April 1, and the national championship game on Sunday, April 3. There’s also the full complement of pro-sports teams to root for (or against). All five of the state’s teams have Minnesota in their names, but four play in Minneapolis: the Twins (MLB) Vikings (NFL), Timberwolves (NBA) and Wild (NHL). The Minnesota United (MLS) play in St. Paul. Oh, if you’re spinning the TV dial looking for WJM News, where Mary Richards once worked, we’ve got bad news. That station was fictitious. But you’re sure to find the rest of the Twin Cities truly special. LL
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Where to eat and drink Twenty percent of the Gopher State’s economy is agricultural, and it’s on full display at the Minneapolis Farmers Market (located at Lyndale and Glenwood Avenues). If Minnesota farms it, this is the place to find it—fresh produce, plants and locally made products. Of course, no trip would be complete without some food suggestions, so we asked a few locals for suggestions that cover all tastes. • Don’t let the hole-in-the-wall, dive-bar aesthetics fool you. 1029 Bar reportedly has the area’s best lobster mac-n-cheese No surprise, it’s been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.” • Like your meals with activity? Betty Dangers has a giant Ferris wheel out front and a mini-golf course indoors that weaves through the restaurant. Watch out for golfers playing through while you’re enjoying Fried Paper Elves (beer-battered baby artichokes), How the Guac Stole Christmas (chunky guacamole) and Almost Jewish and not quite Mexican Holiday Lasagna.
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• Check out Matt’s Bar for the original (1954) “Jucy Lucy” burger: It’s two patties with cheese in the middle…and that’s just the start. • Psycho Suzi’s is a tiki-bar waterfront lounge and pizza joint that sits on the Mississippi River. In summer the tiki mobile links it with its sister restaurant, Betty Dangers. • More than one long-time local swears by Snuffy’s Malt Shop. Having sampled roughly 60 malts and shakes in the Twin Cities, I’ve found the ‘best’ chocolate malt (optional inclusion of brownies, fudge and Oreos) to be at the Snuffy’s Malt Shop in Minnetonka. You’ll find other Snuffy’s establishments in Edina and St. Paul.
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• A Baker’s Wife serves up a mouthwatering selection of freshly baked pastries and delectable tortes, cakes (you can buy by the slice), donuts, cookies and toast. Don’t miss the caramel pecan croissant. • Spoon and Stable is one of the hardestto-land dining reservations in Minneapolis, but don’t despair: Its rustic-chic bar offers open seating. The full dinner menu is available at the bar, or patrons can order from a lineup of upscale bar snacks. James Beard-award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen is known for combining Midwestern ingredients with French techniques. Drinks include globe-spanning wine, craft cocktails and seasonal beers. • Abdallah Chocolates is a local, familyowned chocolatier where you can watch them make the chocolates while you browse the vast selection of caramels, milk and dark chocolates.
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The slim young man stands at an easel in the window of the Thibault Gallery in downtown Beaufort. Pen in hand, he’s inking a black-and-white portrait of Marilyn Monroe. But look closely. This is Marilyn as you’ve never seen her. The contours of her face, the curve of her lip, the shadow on her cheek –– every bit of her, except for her hair, is formed out of words that Anthony A. Johnson, the 19-year-old artist, has thought about while creating the piece. He calls his word pictures “Journal Art.” They’re part of his visual diary where he not only draws in phrases or words describing his subject but also inserts comments about what’s going on in his life and random ideas that dance in his brain. Look across the gallery and you’ll find a wall of similarly rendered icons from Hollywood, sports, art, music and history. On any given day you might see an Audrey Hepburn regarding you coyly from beneath a hooded cape. Or Red Foxx with a sly smile as he’s thinking “You Big Dummy.” A dark mug shot of Andy Warhol sans platinum wig. Salvador Dalí, his trademark mustache curved upward in a skinny arc as he casts an assessing look your way. John Lennon, Lupita Nyong’o, Albert Einstein, Michael Jordan, Martin Luther King. They’ve all held a place in Johnson’s pantheon of famous figures. All are precisely hand-drawn but it’s the words embedded into their outlines, features, and clothing that imbue each portrait with a mystery or mystique. Yes, you can make out “Dalí” inscribed in thin lines on the Surrealist artist’s cheek, but move in more closely and you might catch Esposo, the Spanish word for husband.
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Now peer into the dark areas of the drawings where Johnson has piled words upon words to form shadows, and it becomes more difficult to decipher single words. That’s part of the intrigue. Johnson’s artistic roots date back to his early Akron childhood. “My mom knew I was going to be an artist when one of my preschool teachers said, ‘Look at this picture your son did.’ It was of a smiley face sun, but it was very detailed. So she started taking me to the Akrona Gallery for classes.” Then in fifth grade Johnson won a spot at the Miller South School for the Visual & Performing Arts where teacher Susan Yingling introduced him to different media and techniques. From there he’d hoped to continue his studies at an arts-oriented secondary school, but the Johnsons’ move to Beaufort in 2015 disrupted his plan. To his dismay, he found his middle school art classes here repetitive of all he’d previously learned. He yearned for something new, a way to develop his style. His restlessness led him to an after-school routine where he’d walk down to the Beaufort Library to do his homework. His reward for finishing up was to explore the galleries along Bay Street. At one point, he approached one with his small portfolio only to be told that it held too few works and he lacked a consistent style. Good advice but intimidating for the budding artist. Meanwhile, he’d begun frequenting the Thibault Gallery, where he studied the canvases and 3-D work, pouring over each creator’s bio. Here he felt comfortable talking to painter Mary Thibault about the artists she and her co-owner-husband-sculptor, Eric Thibault, showcased. “In the three years Anthony was coming here, he never told me he was an artist,” Thibault said. That would change on a fateful day in early 2018 when he was sixteen. By then he’d moved on to Whale Branch High School where art instructor Michael Arnett taught him a new style of portraiture, one that used written words to create portraits. Johnson not only loved the technique, but he also excelled at it. On that particular day, he’d been in the Thibault Gallery with his grandmother and his sister Myah. Myah gave him a nudge. “Anthony’s an artist,” she told the gallerist. Johnson shyly pulled out his cellphone and brought up the screens with his portraits of Red Foxx and Marilyn Monroe. Thibault’s jaw dropped. “Anthony, you’ve been holding back on me!” His timing, however, turned out to be excellent. A Beaufort Art Walk was coming up in April. “So,” she said, “we’d like to bring you in as a featured artist.
But first I need you to come in Saturday with your portfolio and your parents.” He did, and she gave him a spot on the gallery’s walls. Meanwhile Thibault suggested he do a portrait of Pat Conroy. Johnson, it turned out, had no idea who the local novelist was. So he picked up and read The Water is Wide, and he art journaled a large drawing. “He nailed it,” Thibault declares. And Jonathan Haupt, executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, was so enthralled, he purchased it and put it on display there. Later Johnson also would do a portrait of writer Cassandra King, which now sits on an easel there alongside her famous husband. Today Johnson works at home at a drafting table. “I usually watch documentaries about the person’s life while I’m doing the piece. I write down things I’m thinking and things they’re saying.” Along the way, he might also add in observations about his own personal life. Some may take the form of simple gratitude: “Thank you, God, for my dog that I love so much.” Others take note of events like, “We have a hurricane coming.” Johnson has no interest in standing still. On a nearby wall sits a framed list detailing goals he hopes to accomplish. It’s organized in sections: languages that he wants to learn; places he wants to go, things he wants to do. For example, he’s now studying Portuguese in the hopes of traveling to Brazil (he already speaks Spanish.) He wants to do a series on people of different cultures and create books featuring his artwork as well. Meanwhile who knows what famous face he’ll next render in words and ink? Check out the gallery window next time you’re in town. If the timing is right, you just may find out. LL
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Clad in a vibrant green African print, Louise Miller Cohen walks towards the front porch of the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island and toes a pile of leaves. “Me and the leaves, we just had it out,” she tells me. Despite calls to a landscaper, she’d been out raking them herself, trying to shape up the yard before the onslaught of weekend visitors for a historic site tour. Her ongoing battle to clear the site’s wooded acreage on Gumtree Road provides a fitting metaphor for the twenty-six years of work she’s put in to preserve her heritage and educate people about Gullah-Geechee family life before the bridge –– a mission, she says, that came directly from God. The bridge, built in 1956, had linked Hilton Head to the mainland, spurring developers to transform the rural island into a resort to draw tourists and new residents alike. The change, Cohen realized, threatened to obscure native islander history. Developers, she vowed, would never buy these fifteen acres she inherited. “There’s not enough money in the world,” she declares. The focal point for the Gullah Museum is the little blue Depression-era home built for her Uncle William “Duey” Simmons, which had been restored through the generous efforts of The Homebuilders Association. To its far right sits the 1947 Great Dane trailer her Aunt Rena Walters moved into after her home burned in 1965. Today it’s adorned by an Amiri Farris mural of Rena standing in front of its sleek metal body. Also included in the open-air complex are two mid-century small houses awaiting restoration. These were once rented by seasonal workers who came here to harvest tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and other crops.
Louise Miller Cohen: Gullah-Geechee storyteller and historic preservationist For Cohen, this hallowed ground is her stage, its buildings and live oaks the backdrop for her storytelling. She’ll break into Gullah to punctuate a point or tell a folktale. She’ll sing a gospel song and clap her hands to demonstrate a ring shout. She’ll speak of folk remedies and native islander cooking. Amidst it all she’ll recount histories of her ancestors and drop in references to her faith. And you’ll come away with a better understanding and appreciation for the native islanders who endowed this shoe-shaped island with its cultural heritage.
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Now let’s step up to the porch to hear her story. [Q] This land where we’re standing here and across Gumtree has been in your family for five generations. [Louise Miller Cohen] I grew up across the street, from the time I was nine months old, in a five-room structure just like this one. These fifteen acres were purchased by my great-grandfather after the Civil War, so the land is very special to me. When I think about our enslaved ancestors and what they had to go through, I bow to them every day. Their spirit is alive here. And I think about how they were denied the privilege to learn to read and write, but God still had somebody there to write down their story. [Q] You’ve said that your ancestors, who escaped to the Union encampment on Hilton Head at what would become Mitchelville, the first self-governed Freedmen’s town in the country, went from being “property” to owning property. [LMC] My great-grandfather William Simmons was born into slavery. His mom and his dad were not on the same plantation. (The Barnwell brothers probably had their plantations side by side.) His job as a child was to herd the hogs and the cows. He didn’t say how he escaped to Hilton Head in 1862, so we assume by boat was the only way. He’d borrowed a pass from a man who sold oysters and berries to the soldiers. He told this to the officer when he arrived at Mitchelville. God made that officer write that down. Back then William was paid thirteen dollars a month as a soldier for the U.S. Army. Then when Gen. Ormsby Mitchel appropriated land for them, he got a lot to build a house and plant a garden where he grew produce to sell. That’s where he got the money to buy this land we’re standing on.
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culture Fifteen acres at one dollar per acre. I tell everyone that I am so proud my great-grandfather purchased this land because he was thinking about us –– the unborn generation. That’s why it hurts me every time a piece of property is sold off because I know our people denied themselves to purchase land that we inherited. [Q] Heirs’ property must complicate these inheritances. [LMC] We’re still dealing with heirs’ property. But heirs' property was for a reason. A lot of people don’t know that it was set up like that so it could not be sold out of the family. But when other folks found that out, then they made laws that could change things so they could get their hands on the land. [Q] What are the roots of your storytelling? [LMC] My mom and dad were both native islanders, and when I was born they left for a better life in Savannah. But my dad brought me back to Hilton Head when I was nine months old to live with my Aunt Georgianna, who raised me. That meant that I grew up in all these churches.
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So every Sunday you’d be in church, but no two churches on the island at that time had church on the same Sunday. The first Sunday was St. James Baptist Church and everyone was together there, and the doors of the other churches were closed. The second Sunday you’d rotate and you’d either be in Mt. Calvary or Central Oak, the third, First African Baptist, and the fourth, Queens Chapel AME. You had churches in different communities, and if there wasn’t a church there, you had the praise houses. But like it says in the Bible, people want to meet and assemble. So we came together, prayed together, sang and shouted together. For most of us, church was within walking distance. But when the bridge came, things changed. [Q] You have a degree in early childhood education and have worked in community health and interior design as well. But then you got the call... [LMC] I grew up in all these churches and that was for a reason. And Georgianna, who raised me, had made a will that stated, “When I die, Louise is to pay off any debts I might have. Everything I own belongs to her.” That too was for a reason. Then in 1996 when we started the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration here, I discovered my mission. I can remember God talking to me just as you and I are talking now. He told me, ‘I don’t want you to destroy anything you grew up with. You are to preserve everything.’ That took three years with me running from God. Uh, uh, not me. I did not apply for this job. [Q] What spurred you to start the Gullah Museum? [LMC] Back in the day when Hilton Head became a town, they came around to our community with their cameras, taking pictures of these old houses.
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establishing a new hilton head tradition for distinctive men’s clothing They took a photo of the little house and referred to it as an “eyesore.” Well, to us it was home. That’s all we had. We built our houses, lived in them, were born and died in them. So to me it wasn’t an eyesore, it was a treasure. Then I went to Martin Luther King’s celebration and there was this speaker –– she didn’t know what was going in my heart and in my mind –– but she said, “If you’re wondering why somebody didn’t do something, maybe that somebody to do the thing is you.” People were telling me, “Louise, if the Lord weighs something in your heart, just go do it.” And I did. When this house was restored, I would start asking, “God, what should the name be? He said, “The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island.” Then the very first time I got a computer. I said. “Okay God, I need an email address, and He said “hhistoryteller.” [Q] What do you want people to come away with after they visit the museum? [LMC] When you see how people had to live back in the day and compare it to how you live now, it will help you understand what people had to go through and make you appreciate what you and your children have. We’re keeping history alive. If you don’t tell the story, people are not going to know. LL
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HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION FOR PIANISTS AGES 18 - 30
MARCH 7TH - 14TH 20 pianists compete for $34,000 in cash prizes, a concert at Carnegie Hall, a return engagement with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and more! Tickets on sale now at hhipc.org or by calling the box office at 843.842.2055.
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Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival returns CELEBRATING SOUTHERN HERITAGE AND CULTURE WITH FOOD AND DRINK.
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Expand your culinary and cultural horizons at the 2022 Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival. Over the course of seven days, guests can take in celebrity guest chef dinners, the best of Southern pitmasters, local wildlife, cooking demos, wine tastings, mixologist, scholars and more. Here is a look at the events planned. Purchase tickets online at hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com. February 27
February 1-27 2022 EVENTS February 1-27: Daufuskie Island History and Artisans Excursions February 21-26: Lowcountry Experiences on the Water February 24: Salt Water Supper February 24: Seafood Festival Master Classes February 25: Pig Pickin' + Oyster Roast February 26: 15th anniversary Saturday Seafood Festival February 27: Seafood & Champagne Sunday Brunch
enings Maison Beaufort: Antiques, Home & Garden Maison Beaufort is a four-day event March 3-6 at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort, featuring a curated mix of exhibitors with a selection of antiques and art, vintage and one-of-a-kinds, lighting and furniture, linens and garden accents. The preview party ($30) is 4:30-7 p.m. March 3 and includes wine, food and a first chance to buy. General admission is 10 a.m.-6 p.m., March 4-6. For tickets visit MaisonBeaufort.org.
Children’s Relief Fund Dinner An Evening of Love, an elegant wine pairing dinner, will celebrate Valentine’s Day and the Children’s Relief Fund on Saturday, February 12, at Venue 1223 on May River Road in Bluffton. The evening will include dining, wine pairings and a limited live auction. Reservations for the Wine Dinner are $250 per person and can be made online at thechildrensrelieffund.org.
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SAVE THE DATE Join this inaugural event on the exclusive Ocean Front Deck at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa with sweeping beach views of the Atlantic Ocean. The event is 1-4 p.m. on March 20 and is presented by the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival. Enjoy the afternoon sipping your way through over 50 offerings from multiple local craft breweries to find your new favorite beer. Visit HiltonHeadWineandFood.com for tickets.
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To celebrate his Tenth Anniversary, JMR has put together a program of orchestral showpieces immortalized in HHSO performances and acclaimed recordings with The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, including works by Johann Strauss, Jr., John Williams, Richard Rodgers, and Peter Boyer. Baritone Michael Preacely makes his triumphant return in selections from Barber of Seville, Elijah and Carousel, and Lowcountry saxophone sensation Greg Whittaker joins the HHSO for some perennial crowdpleasers.
BRAHMS’ THIRD AND TESSA LARK SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • 4:00 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • 7:30 PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Tessa Lark, Violin Wolfgang A. Mozart Overture from Marriage of Figaro, K.492 Antonín Dvořák Violin Concerto, Op. 53, B.96, A minor Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 3, Op. 90, F major
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Enjoy an afternoon outside while supporting The Outside Foundation from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, on Daufuskie. This all-inclusive event features a roundtrip boat cruise aboard the Vagabond from Harbour Town Yacht basin to the pristine, natural Page Island in the Lowcountry backwaters. Only a limited number of spots are available. Outsidefoundation.org.
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Hilton Head Prep presents Tuck Everlasting Don’t miss Tuck Everlasting from February 23-27 at the Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre. The musical, based on Natalie Babbitt’s beloved best-selling novel, will come to life with opening night at 7 p.m., February 23, and continued evening performances at 7 p.m. and matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., February 23-27.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performances JMR's Greatest Hits: 4 p.m. on February 6 and 7:30 p.m. on February 7 To celebrate his 10th anniversary, conductor John Morris Russell has put together a program of orchestral showpieces immortalized in HHSO performances and acclaimed recordings with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. hhso.org Brahms’ Third and Tessa Lark: 4 p.m., February 20, and 7:30 p.m., February 21 Hear the following selections: Wolfgang A. Mozart Overture from Marriage of Figaro, K.492, Antonin Dvorak Violin Concerto, Op. 53, B.96, A minor and Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 3, Op. 90. F Major. hhso.org
Hilton Head International Piano Competition The Hilton Head International Piano Competition will be from March 7-11. See amazing talent compete as well as master classes and lectures by some of the world’s top pianists. Tickets to all events are available at hhipc.org or by calling the box office at 843-842-2055.
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Friday Speaker Series: A Year of Turmoil The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head’s Friday Speaker Series “A Year of Turmoil” continues with a strong roster of upcoming speakers. Events take place at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island. Purchase tickets at wachh.org. Ziblatt
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SAVE THE DATES: March 4: Joby Warrick, “Red Line: The Unraveling of Syria” March 18: Peter Sparding, “Germany, the EU, and the U.S. after Chancellor Merkel” April 1: Douglas Silliman, “Biden and the Changing Landscape of the Middle East” April 22: Kevin Scheid, “The Cyber Threat Evolution and What Comes Next” May 6: Amb. Earl Anthony Wayne, “The US-Mexico Relationship: It’s Complicated”
Evening Speaker Series 2022 The WACHH Evening Speaker Series is one of several forums that provide an opportunity for WACHH members and the public to participate in this important dialogue. The series features topics of local concern, with global reach, regarding economic, political and Coker Patterson strategic trends shaping the U.S. and its foreign policy agenda. Events are from 6-7:15 p.m. at SoundWaves on Hilton Head Island. Register at wachh.org. SAVE THE DATES: February 8: Margaret Coker, “Spies & Allies: How lessons from the war on terror can influence the fight against extremism in America” March 8: William Patterson, “The Role of Foreign Assistance in US Foreign Policy”
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DON'T MISS AN EVENT For a complete list of events in the Lowcountry, visit HiltonHead.com or the LOCAL Life website locallifesc.com and click Event Calendar.
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Community events WHHI launches "Carolina Women" Alongside many other changes at WHHI Television is the launch of a fresh look and name for the longstanding fan favorite, "Girl Talk.” The show has been a lively look at local talk on the air for more than a decade. It has brought together a variety of female-driven topics here in our local community. Looking to more accurately cater to the audience of women 35 and older, the new name "Carolina Women" seems like a better fit. With many fresh and entertaining topics alongside some richer content, the show will focus exclusively on the Lowcountry. "Carolina Women" launched this month and can be seen in a variety of time periods throughout the week on WHHI Television. Learn more at whhitv.com.
Sharon & Dick Stewart Maritime Center New exhibits are coming to the recently renamed Sharon & Dick Stewart Maritime Center. Learn about the history and culture of the Port Royal Sound through “Waves of History” and the new Gullah exhibit. Then take a dive into the Port Royal Sound to learn about the animals that live in the Lowcountry.
Jude Frances Trunk Show Join Forsythe Jewelers for the Jude Frances Trunk Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 10-11. View the new spring collection and pieces that will take you from day into evening. Jude Frances Jewelry offers something for women of all ages, combining classic elegance with on-trend shapes and styles. forsythejewelers.biz
Winter Southern Estates auction Everard Auctions & Appraisals’ Winter Southern Estates Live Online Auction will take place on February 23-24 on Everard.com. Register and bid beginning February 3 so you might take home one of the more than 750 lots of fine art and antiques. The exhibition will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February see items MaisonBeaufort LocalLife Ad 2021.qxp_Layout 1 1/3/2216-18 1:29toPM Page in 1 person, with other times available by appointment. everard.com.
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