Lowcountry, Roots, Revels And Reconstruction “The greatness of man lies in the decision to be stronger than his condition.” A. Camus By Renée S. Gordon History & Travel Writer The Lowcountry is defined geographically as twelve counties in the eastern section of coastal South Carolina, where the mountains’ foothills meet the sandy coastal plains. The area is bordered by the Savannah River, the Atlantic Ocean and the Sea Islands. Much of the Lowcountry averages a mere 270-ft. above sea
level and is rife with natural habitats including beaches, maritime forests, Live oak trees, palmettos, salt marshes and hundreds of impressive photo ops. Culturally and historically the region preserves and showcases its “biography” through greater than 1,500 sites, 300 National Historic Landmarks and more than 1,000 restaurants from upscale dining to local gas stations. #DiscoverSC In 1540 Hernando de Soto entered what is now SC. On his journey he was met by more than twenty-five sizeable native tribes. Twenty-two years later French explorer Jean Ribault established a colony near Port Royal in Beaufort County and in the Sea Islands permanent settlements were documented as early as the 1690s. January, 2024~ ExtendedWeekendGetaways | -111-
