Exciting news from the Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG)! We've been busy crafting an array of fun trips for Spring 2026. The days may be short, the nights long and the weather turning chilly but what could be better than dreaming of the coming Spring and all the wonderful outdoor activities waiting for you? With 29 diverse opportunities available from February 18 to May 15, there's something to spark everyone's interest. Join with your neighbors to learn about

Gullah/Geechee is an African American cultural heritage that is remarkably varied and has a widespread influence far beyond the small...

Close-up view of indigo dye powder with a rich blue hue Indigo has captivated many with its deep, rich hue. But how is this intriguing...

The Limehouse Country Store on Main Road, in 1964 If you've shopped at Rosebank Farms, or crossed the bridge on Main Road over the Stono...

February is Black History Month and a time to mark the important role Johns Island played during the Civil Rights era. Important figures...

The devastating earthquake that struck Charleston in 1886 remains, at 7.4 on the Richter scale, the strongest earthquake to ever occur on...

courtesy Post and Courier Charleston can claim quite a few firsts in its three-hundred years as the anchor of the Lowcountry, and this...

The Lowcountry, despite its (usual) lack of snow or frosty temperatures, has a solid claim to the most cherished Christmas traditions and...

Charleston's history is the story of water, the element that surrounds it and that has determined its growth, prosperity and, sometimes,...

Today marks the start of Native American Heritage Month, a good time to remember the pre-colonial era people who once called the...

With Halloween approaching, Lowcountry ghosts are stirring, from downtown Charleston to right here on Johns Island, where two sites have...

Southern history may revolve around "King Cotton", but before there was cotton, there was indigo. The cultivation of varieties of...

As you travel around Johns Island, you've no doubt noticed the prominence of the name Jenkins, one of the most common Lowcountry names....

As lots are cleared and new homes rise on our island, it's easy to forget that that others were here long before us, leaving behind one...

The structure pictured above may not look like much but it is, in fact, a National Historic Site and was once the heart of...

The southern end of Seabrook's river beach along the North Edisto river is one of the island's most peaceful spots; but it wasn't always...

If you feel like exploring off-island, on foot or by bike, head for one of our favorite outdoor venues, the West Ashley Greenway, a...

If you're partying this holiday week and get to dancing, don't forget the steps that made our Holy City famous. The Charleston took the...

It's likely happened at least once when we leave the island to travel downtown, or to Mt. Pleasant. There we are, making good progress...

Downtown's Spoleto Festival begins next week, an annual celebration of the performing arts that continues Charleston's place in the...