Plan Your Visit: Events, Historic Sites, and America 250th Themed Experiences
From guided tours and landmark sites to special events and hotel packages, this hub connects you to authentic America 250 experiences across Southern Beaufort County—making it easy to explore history at your own pace.
For 250 years, the Lowcountry has shaped the American story. From Hilton Head Island to Bluffton, Daufuskie Island, and across Beaufort County, explore the places where independence was forged—and experience them as living history today.
Coming This Summer!
Long before Hilton Head Island was known for its natural beauty and coastal calm, this region stood at the center of resistance. Its geography shaped battles, divided loyalties, and helped determined patriots block British control along the Southern coast. Coming this summer, The Harbor of Defiance documentary reveals the powerful Revolutionary War story of Beaufort County, where the waterways, islands, and marshlands of the Lowcountry became a strategic stronghold in America’s fight for independence.
Ways to Celebrate
Historical Significance
250th Themed Itineraries
Special Events
Historic Significance
Across the region Revolutionary War stories remain rooted in the landscape. Explore preserved churchyards, plantation ruins, battleground sites, and waterways that once shaped the course of independence.
Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery
Revolutionary War Ambush Site
Stoney-Baynard Ruins
Pinckney Island
Montpelier Cemetery
Haig Point Ruins
Battle of Bloody Point Site
Mary Dunn Cemetery – The Martinangeles
Historic Map
The Historic Sites Map below makes it easy to plan your visit, highlighting designated Revolutionary-era locations throughout Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Daufuskie Island.you explore the region’s Revolutionary-era landmarks with ease, reference the Historic Sites Map below. The map highlights designated sites across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Daufuskie Island—many of which remain accessible today.
Beaufort County’s Revolutionary War Legacy
From the Sea Islands to inland waterways, Beaufort County played a defining role in the Revolutionary War. Expand your exploration and discover more historic sites and experiences through Beaufort County 250.
Plan Your 250th Visit
Whether you have a weekend or a full week, these curated itineraries blend Revolutionary history with coastal beauty, dining, and outdoor exploration.
Exploring Sea Pines’ Hauntingly Awesome Stoney-Baynard Ruins
America’s 250th: Liberty on the Lowcountry Coast
Daufuskie Island and the Gunpowder Seizure
Patriots by the Water
Little Patriots & The Bluffton Ramble
Patriots for a Weekend
The American Revolution in Bluffton
Explore 250th Events on Hilton Head Island
Throughout the 250th commemoration, special programs, tours, and community events will mark the anniversary.
BC in the Revolutionary War - Exhibit Banners (Hilton Head Island Visitor Center)
BC in the Revolutionary War - Exhibit Banners (Hardeeville Visitor Center)
Make Your Stay Historic
Turn your visit into an immersive experience with limited-time America 250
Air Service to Hilton Head Island
With several nonstop destinations and countless connections to suit your needs, getting to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the Lowcountry is easier than ever. Located approximately 45 minutes from Hilton Head Island, the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is the gateway to your next Lowcountry escape.
