Okatie ~ Port Royal Sound Foundation

Port Royal Sound Foundation

www.portroyalsoundfoundation.org

Port Royal Sound Foundation

No matter where you travel in Beaufort County and the surrounding area, you’ll likely cross the waters of Port Royal Sound. These waters are some of the most pristine in the country, and here at the Port Royal Sound Foundation, we want to keep them that way.

Experience dynamic exhibits that dive into the ecology, history, culture, art and recreation that help define the Port Royal Sound.

Discover our amazing animals, including many species of fish in our 3,000-gallon aquarium.

Explore the water, land and life of the Port Royal Sound.

Connect to the stories and rich history that make the Sound unique.

Walterboro ~ Colleton Museum

Colleton Museum

www.colletonmuseum.org

The Colleton Museum & Farmers Market has a range of facilities under one roof. We have exhibits reflecting our local history & culture, including The Civil & Revolutionary Wars, The ACE Basin, Plantation Life, Colleton Life, Varn’s General Store and a Children’s Play Area.

We also hold a Seasonal Farmers Market. Hours are Tuesdays 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

In our Marketplace Cafe and gift shop we have local produce, crafts and home goods available for purchase.


The Colleton Museum & Farmers Market aims to preserve and promote the historical, natural, cultural, and agricultural heritage of Colleton County through the care and conservation of collections, research, interpretation, exhibitions and educational programs.

Hilton Head ~ Heritage Library

Heritage Library

heritagelib.org

USA Today named The Heritage Library one of the top 10 places in the world to research your roots. The Heritage Library is a non-profit library offering research assistance on ancestry in addition to classes and tours focused on Hilton Head Island’s history from prehistory to the modern era.

The Heritage Library owns two historic sites, Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation and the Historic Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum on the corner of William Hilton Parkway & Mathews Drive.

Visit their website to view all the exciting historic tours, classes and events available through this research center.

Hilton Head ~ Coastal Discovery Museum

Coastal Discovery Museum

Coastal Discovery Museum

The Coastal Discovery Museum is one of the most memorable destinations on Hilton Head Island. Explore natural history and cultural heritage on the 68 acre Honey Horn property. The Museum’s trails, gardens, live oaks, butterfly enclosure, and horses are just a few of the fun experiences you will encounter during your visit. The museum offers many onsite and local tours. The museum also hosts several annual festivals and events at its Honey Horn location. Please check our calendar of eventshome page, and Facebook for other upcoming programs, events, and festival.

www.coastaldiscovery.org

Ridgeland ~ Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

Morris Center Lowcountry Heritage

Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage is a non-profit organization with a mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the history and culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry by providing learning opportunities to its citizens and visitors. 

The Center carries out this mission by cultivating community understanding through the education, preservation, and celebration of region’s rich cultural heritage and by ensuring the Center welcomes a wide diversity of people who can gather to explore and learn about the area’s distinctive sense of place.

Visit the Morris Center website to view a full calendar of relevant exhibits, exciting programs and special events reflect the spirit of the area and provide avenues for all ages to discover the charm of the Lowcountry 

Hilton Head ~ Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Located in the heart of Hilton Head Island, the award-winning regional Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is a remarkable showcase for professional performing and visual arts, as well as cultural festivals and educational outreach.  We are proof that life on our legendary white sand shores is so much more than a day at the beach.

The Arts Center offers great performances throughout the season for every taste, presenting jazz, performing artists, contemporary music, humorists and world dance, as well as youth shows and programs. 

http://www.artshhi.com/

Area Farmers Markets

Area Farmers Markets

Beaufort Farmers Markets

Port Royal Farmers Market
www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com
Port Royal Farmers MarketYear Round Market ~ Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. April thru October,
10am-12pm November thru March.
The Port Royal Farmers Market will be open April 16 – November 26
from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
South Carolina Produce, Seafood, Plants, Prepared Food, Honey, Cheese & Live Music
Located at Heritage Park on Ribaut Road by the Naval Hospital

Bluffton Farmers Markets

Bluffton  Farmer's MarketsDowntown Bluffton Farmers Market
www.farmersmarketbluffton.org

EVERY THURSDAY, 12 a.m.-5 p.m. – Year Round
Farm Fresh Produce to include Strawberries, Carrots, Onions, Spinach, Varieties of Lettuce, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Beets, Potatoes, just to name a few… and Honey, Eggs, Cheese, Herbs, Plants, Flowers, etc…Prepared foods to include BBQ, Crepes, Empanadas, Gumbo, Fried Oysters & Shrimp, She Crab Soup, Crab Cakes, Fresh Baked Pastries & Breads, Sweets, Coffee, Kettle Corn, Chocolates, and much more…
Green Street near Martin Family Park & Heyward House
(843)415-2447

Hilton Head Island  Farmer's MarketsHilton Head Island Farmers Market at Honey Horn
www.coastaldiscovery.org

Open Tuesdays April  – December from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Plan to attend this fabulous market for the best produce, fruit, honey & bread. Take home a work of art from one of our artisans. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in our Bistro Café. Make this the year that you begin to eat healthier meals. It begins at the market. “Share the experience & taste what you’ve been missing.”
70 Honey Horn Plantation Road
(843)785-2767

Ridgeland  Farmers Markets

Jasper County Ridgeland Farmer's MarketJasper County Farmers Market
jaspersc.org/farmers-market
(843)726-8126
Open Fridays 1-6 p.m.

The Jasper County Farmers Market will host a variety of vendors including produce, baked goods, prepared meals, arts, crafts and estate sales.
Main St parking lot directly across from Long’s Pharmacy.

Walterboro  Farmers Markets

Colleton Farmers Market     Colleton Museum and Farmers Market
www.colletonmuseum.org/farmers-market
(843)549-2303
506 East Washington Street
Walterboro, SC, 29488

Offering fresh vegetables and fruits, local honey, local crafts, plants, baked goods, prepared food, music, and much more, the Colleton Farmers Market is open from April through October on Tuesdays 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.   In November and December the Market is only open on Saturdays.

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