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Honey Horn Guided Walks & Terrace Talks

  • Guided Walks at Honey Horn

    • Honey Horn History Walk – Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Horn's past 200 years. You'll learn about the planters, the northern hunters who visited in the winter, the islanders who worked on site and the Hacks who lived at Honey Horn from 1950 until the late 1990s. This walk takes you places they lived and worked.

    • A Walk in the Woods – Enjoy Honey Horn's beautiful setting, and learn about many of the important plants and trees on the site. You'll learn how the Native Americans used Yaupon holly in their cleansing rituals, how the live oak gets its name and much more about other plants growing in the Lowcountry.

    • Salt Marsh Discovery – As one of the most productive environments on the planet, the Salt Marsh functions as a filter and nursery for the coast. Along the way, see an oyster bed up close, and hear why they are so important. Learn how to harvest crabs, and how to throw a cast net from the deck.

    Terrace Talks at Honey Horn

      • Lowcountry Nature A-Z – From alligators to no-see-ums, learn about some of the area's most intriguing residents and the habitats they call home.



      • After the Bridge – Hear how Hilton Head Island became a world-class resort and home to 35,000 full time residents - all of this since the 1950's.



      • The Civil War Era –Hilton Head Islandwas home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War.Find out why they were here and how they spent their time. Historic photographs, maps and artifacts tell the story of Hilton Head from 1861-1865.

      • Hilton Head: The Early Years - The island's name is Hilton, but it's not from the hotel chain - find out how the island got its name and learn about the Plantation system that existed from the 1700's until the Civil War


Coastal Discovery Museum
Hands-on exploring of the history, wildlife, and heritage of Coastal Carolina

P.O. Box 23497
70 Honey Horn Drive
100 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29925
phone (843)-689-6767

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Open year round, Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM