Gullah baskets are some of the oldest handicrafts in the nation, originating from Africa. These baskets are made from natural materials and are intricately woven into beautiful and functional pieces of art by Gullah artisans.

The Gullah-Geechee ancestors used baskets for more than just storing food and carrying crops from the fields. They also used them for fanning rice and flipping grains into the air so the husk could be carried away with the wind. This allowed them to have a more efficient way to process the rice, which ultimately made their food taste better.

Hilton Head Island is ideal for a golf vacation. "Golfers can find more than 33 world-class golf courses in the Lowcountry area, including on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and on Daufuskie Island." It is home to several PGA TOUR events, like the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, hosted on the Island at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines.

"We believe this is where freedom began for African-Americans,” says Ahmad Ward, gazing across a tranquil forest clearing on the northeastern edge of Hilton Head. This South Carolina island is famous for its world-class golf courses, sandy beaches and top-end resorts. But it is also a place with great historical significance. In the shade of towering live oak trees, their branches draped with wispy Spanish moss, Ward explains that we are standing on the site of Mitchelville, the first self-governed town of freed slaves in America. - Shafik Meghji

If you prefer to be a spectator rather than paly, there are plenty of opportunitier! "Tee off on championship courses designed by legendary course architects such as Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye, and Jack Nicklaus. Experienced and novice golfers alike are guaranteed a great time on the greens of Hilton Head Island golf courses."

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February and March are the seafood season months, with a spotlight on oysters. Locals and visitors enjoy the traditional South Carolina Oyster Roasts. What is an oyster roast? Similar to a New England clambake, for an oyster roast "he oysters are placed into a roasting kettle, covered with a burlap sack, then placed over hot coals until fully cooked." The oysters can be roasted with various accompaniments, such as sausage, potatoes, corn, and onions. The resulting dish is a savory, succulent, and smoky oyster roast.

The subtropical climate on Hilton Head Island make it an ideal place to escape to in the winter. The average temperature is between 60°F-64°F, plus it is a pet friendly time of year. During the summer, dogs are restricted from visiting the beaches from 10AM-5PM.

The bird, American Oystercatcher, live on the coast of South Carolina year round. February and March are ideal times to explore wildlife and take advantage of less crowded beaches for photo opportunties of these beautiful creatures.

Whether you want to get onto the water or take photos of the scenery, there are plenty of activities on can participate in - be it fishing, boating or swimming. Hilton Head is surrounded by water, so there are many offerings for all skill levels.

The Hilton Head Art League rotates contemporary exhibitions monthly and they offer art classes primarily geared to adults, however, they feature Friday Family Fun nights that is creative adventure for the entire household.

Hilton Head is rich in contemporary and traditional culture. Visitors can tour the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head, see the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra perform, view an array of high quality crafts and fine art at the Nash Gallery or take in a show of Spamilton - a parody of the acclaimed Broadway hit Hamilton.