Nestled on a high bluff overlooking the May River, Bluffton originally served as a home to native American tribes. They fished, hunted, and gathered oysters in the waters throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry.

The Yemassee Wars

Around 1670, Lord Cardass, leader of the nearby Scottish settlement in Beaufort, invited the Yemassee people to establish settlements in the area. The Yemassee were a multi-ethnic combination of several remnant Indian groups including the Guale LaTama, Apalachee, Coweta and Cusseta Creek, and others. By 1715, the population of the Yemassees had grown to over 1,200 nhabiting ten villages in today’s Bluffton and the surrounding Port Royal Sound area.

Based along the Savannah River, the tribe had developed ties with…

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Your dog called and you have plans for Saturday.

If you've ever been to Old Town, then you know that bringing your pup is basically required! This Saturday at Local Pie is no exception. Party with your best friend on the patio and help raise money for the Palmetto Animal League. There will be Happy Hour drinks and food will be available along with pup cups and treats! Campfire Tyler will be providing live music, and on-site donations will be accepted.

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If you've been around Hilton Head for any length of time, then you know that St. Patrick's Day is a big deal. Festivities are always the Saturday and Sunday before St. Patrick's Day. Saturday morning starts off with a 5k walk/run, Saturday evening is a concert, and Sunday afternoon is the parade. The Saturday concert is a free event and will begin with traditional pipe and drums followed by Boston's Irish rock band, The Fenian Sons. 2nd Annual Irish Concert in the Park
 WHEN: Saturday, March 11  WHERE: Lowcountry Celebration Park on Hilton Head Island   TIME: 4-7PM Stay up to date on all activities here.

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Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina Saturday, February 25th 1:00 - 4:30 PM Samplings from more than 100 food and beverage vendors. Two stages of live entertainment from music to celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and wine, beer and cocktail seminars. Your Saturday Seafood Ticket includes: Saturday Daytime Festival Access Souvenir Wine Glass All Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Tastings are included with your ticket $10 Food Credit to be used at any participating Restaurant Participating Restaurants include: Alexander’s Restaurant, Fishcamp on Broad Creek, Miss Katie’s Sweets, Captain Woody’s Seafood Restaurant, Tio’s Latin American Kitchen, The Darling Oyster Bar, Cay Sal Pies, Lawyer’s BBQ & Sweets, Nood, Al’s…

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Do you have family heirlooms sitting around your house that you just can't throw away? Find out how much they are worth on Saturday. The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton is providing you an opportunity to figure out if your garage sale finds are treasures! 

Saturday, February 18th at 10am - 4pm

Seaquins Ballroom in Bluffton 

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Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this event is sure to be fun for everyone. 

Start your morning with yoga from 11am - 12pm and enjoy time with friends and a cocktail afterwards. 

Saturday, February 11th

11am - 12pm - Yoga class with Karrie from Move Fitness (bring your own mat)

12pm - .... - 1 Bloody Mary or Screwdriver with your ticket price

Burnt Church Distillery is one of the most beautiful buildings around town. Sunlight pouring through the stained glass windows while doing yoga will definitely be uplifting. 

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Growth in Gated Communities. Amenities are not Free.

I think we can all agree that almost everybody living in gated communities are usually wanting “more and more” in the way of amenities, and likewise, neighborhood boards believe growth is necessary in order to maintain community strength and values. Members want “more and more” and boards love to build. Often both groups do not understand the long-term ramifications of this phenomenon. Many gated communities have one financial characteristic in common, qualified employees are becoming harder to find and it will cost considerably more money to retain them in the future. There is definitely a long-term problem brewing in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island areas in trying to solve low-cost housing for…

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Sunday Funday is for family fun!  Bring everyone on your block for an old fashioned good time. There will be bubbles and sidewalk chalk, interactive games, and music. Everyone can enjoy.  The food truck coming on Sunday will be The Southern Peel, and their pizza is delicious  Try the Margherita pizza. Click here for more information. lot 9 brewing co in Bluffton, SC

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The Rotary Club of Bluffton is hosting their annual Oyster Roast at Oyster Factory Park this Saturday, Indulge in fresh roasted local oysters, homemade chili, bratwursts, dogs, and hand cut fries. Soda, beer, and wine will be available for an additional charge.

Gates open at 4:30 PM, Oysters from 5 - 8 PM

All you can eat tickets:
- $45 Advance Tickets
- $55 Tickets at the Door

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Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are filled with anomalies and fun facts. Both of these towns evolved from small seaside communities and have grown by leaps and bounds, and through their evolution remnants of the past have lingered adding to their quirkiness. There are reasons behind decisions that helped with growth and made sense at the time but now can seem antiquated. It is these anomalies that permeate our unique, beautiful, and fun-loving Lowcountry. Throughout the growth there is an animated, laid-back southern vibe that keeps the Lowcounty mentality alive and keeps vacationers coming back and oftentimes returning to become locals themselves. Let us know if you have a local tidbit to share or if you have a question we can research and…

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