Discover Lowcountry History and Nature with Us!
Join our expert-led programs to explore the area's captivating history, environment, and wildlife up close. From historical photos to up-close encounters with local critters, uncover the secrets of Hilton Head Island's past. Family-friendly indoor presentations available. Check out our program descriptions for more info!
Discover Lowcountry History and Nature with Us!
Join our expert-led programs to explore the area's captivating history, environment, and wildlife up close. From historical photos to up-close encounters with local critters, uncover the secrets of Hilton Head Island's past. Family-friendly indoor presentations available. Check out our program descriptions for more info!
BE IN THE KNOW
REPTILES
OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
Turtles, alligators, and even snakes, are local celebs in our area and it pays to know them. Learn about the habits, characteristics, contribution, and reputation of regional reptiles as well as how to protect these amazing creatures and safely enjoy sharing the lowcountry with them. Yes! You will see (and maybe even get to touch) live reptiles during this experience!
This FAMILY FRIENDLY indoor experience is also a nice escape from the afternoon heat or rain!
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REPTILES
OF THE LOWCOUNTRYTurtles, alligators, and even snakes, are local celebs in our area and it pays to know them. Learn about the habits, characteristics, contribution, and reputation of regional reptiles as well as how to protect these amazing creatures and safely enjoy sharing the lowcountry with them. Yes! You will see (and maybe even get to touch) live reptiles during this experience!
This FAMILY FRIENDLY indoor experience is also a nice escape from the afternoon heat or rain!
THE ISLAND'S
STORY
Hilton Head Island has a fascinating history and an endless collection of stories. From the earliest Native Americans inhabitants who harvested oysters and hunted Black Bear to the modern day residents and visitors who flock here for recreation and relaxation, the island has gone through centuries of evolutionary changes and uses by diverse groups of people. Logging, farming, hunting, and fishing are as much of the area’s identity as it is a resort home to over 35,000 full time residents and a tourist retreat to tens of thousands more. Learn from a museum docent about all the different pages that have turned, and are turning still, in the tale of permanent or passing islanders from Native Americans, to Gullah, to you.
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THE ISLAND'S
STORYHilton Head Island has a fascinating history and an endless collection of stories. From the earliest Native Americans inhabitants who harvested oysters and hunted Black Bear to the modern day residents and visitors who flock here for recreation and relaxation, the island has gone through centuries of evolutionary changes and uses by diverse groups of people. Logging, farming, hunting, and fishing are as much of the area’s identity as it is a resort home to over 35,000 full time residents and a tourist retreat to tens of thousands more. Learn from a museum docent about all the different pages that have turned, and are turning still, in the tale of permanent or passing islanders from Native Americans, to Gullah, to you.
CIVIL WAR
ERA
The Civil War was one of the most formative and influential events in the history of our country. South Carolina played a key role in the development and ending of the war with thousands of Union soldiers during establishing their home base on Hilton Head Island. Find out why they were here, how they spent their time, and how that influenced all that followed. Historic photographs, maps and artifacts tell the story of Hilton Head during this Civil War Era from 1861-1865.
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CIVIL WAR
ERAThe Civil War was one of the most formative and influential events in the history of our country. South Carolina played a key role in the development and ending of the war with thousands of Union soldiers during establishing their home base on Hilton Head Island. Find out why they were here, how they spent their time, and how that influenced all that followed. Historic photographs, maps and artifacts tell the story of Hilton Head during this Civil War Era from 1861-1865.
DISCOVERY NIGHT
AT THE MUSEUM
There is something special happening AFTER HOURS at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in unique experiences on Thursday evenings. Programs will include hands-on art activities and demonstrations, special natural history programs, and presentations by museum staff and special guests. Check the online calendar to see what is coming. These programs are for ages 7 and older.
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DISCOVERY NIGHT
AT THE MUSEUM
There is something special happening AFTER HOURS at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in unique experiences on Thursday evenings. Programs will include hands-on art activities and demonstrations, special natural history programs, and presentations by museum staff and special guests. Check the online calendar to see what is coming. These programs are for ages 7 and older.
KIDS
STORY TIME
Look, listen, and learn! Kids will love hearing local stories and learning about Lowcountry wildlife and history. Stories are geared towards preschool and lower elementary aged children but the whole family will enjoy!
Sponsored by TD Bank.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This FAMILY FRIENDLY activity is free. No registration is required.
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KIDS
STORY TIMELook, listen, and learn! Kids will love hearing local stories and learning about Lowcountry wildlife and history. Stories are geared towards preschool and lower elementary aged children but the whole family will enjoy!
Sponsored by TD Bank.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This FAMILY FRIENDLY activity is free. No registration is required.
Learn More
DISCOVERY LECTURE
SERIES
Learn from the experts! Coastal Discovery welcomes experts from around the region to share stories and have conversations about history, culture, environment, conservation, art, and natural history. Gain insight about regional history from museum professionals, historians, archaeologists, first-person interpreters, and authors at History Forum programs. Dig deeper into local conservation concerns, natural history, regional biology research, and culture with the Discovery Lecture Series.
Learn MoreDISCOVERY LECTURE
SERIES
Learn from the experts! Coastal Discovery welcomes experts from around the region to share stories and have conversations about history, culture, environment, conservation, art, and natural history. Gain insight about regional history from museum professionals, historians, archaeologists, first-person interpreters, and authors at History Forum programs. Dig deeper into local conservation concerns, natural history, regional biology research, and culture with the Discovery Lecture Series.
EXPLORE
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM
EXPLORE
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUMEXPLORE
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM
