Honey Horn consists of 68 acres at the intersection of the Cross Island Parkway and Highway 278. The Town of Hilton Head purchased this parcel of land in order to protect it from development. The Coastal Discovery Museum leases the property from the Town and takes very seriously its responsibility toward this land, and is protecting the majority of it as green space.

In addition to the breathtaking natural beauty of Honey Horn, there are also a dozen historic structures scattered throughout the property. Honey Horn has already been used for several community events and will continue to be a place where the island's visitors and residents can gather for special occasions.

Guided Walks at Honey Horn:

• Honey Horn History Walk
• A Walk in the Woods
• Salt Marsh Discovery

Terrace Talks at Honey Horn:

• Lowcountry Nature A-Z
• Hilton Head Island After The Bridge
• The Civil War Era
• Hilton Head: The Early Years

Honey Horn History
The land that is known as Honey Horn has a rich history that reflects the Lowcountry. The land was once home to cash crops prior to the Civil War. While the main house on the property was begun in 1859 by William J. Graham, it was not completed until after the Civil War. Many additions have been made to the main house over time. Other small houses and structures were constructed on the property as needed.

After the Civil War, the land was used for farming and hunting by many Native Islander families. Beginning in the 1890s, northern businessmen purchased large sections of the island for hunting, fishing and other sporting activities. Honey Horn was included in these transactions until it was purchased by the Hack family in the 1950s for permanent residential use. The Town of Hilton Head Island purchased the property from the Hack family in the late 1990s as part of its land acquisition program. This action ensured that the property would not be commercially developed as a shopping center or residential complex. The museum's use of the property and structures on it will educate residents and visitors about the rich history, culture and natural environment of the Lowcountry and Hilton Head Island.

Directions to Honey Horn
After crossing the bridge to Hilton Head Island, travel 3 additional miles on Business 278 to Gum Tree Rd (Do not take Cross Island Expressway). This will be the third traffic signal. Turn right at Gum Tree Rd. and follow signs to Honey Horn.