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PROJECT TO PRESERVE FAMILY RECORDS IN OLD BIBLES KICKS OFF IN BLUFFTON

Posted on April 15, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Bluffton residents with old family bibles can preserve family records written in them by registering to have the information digitally photographed on April 25 and April 30 at the Bluffton Community Library, a project of the Emily Geiger Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), with the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society.

Residents are encouraged to pre-register for a time slot at http://bit.ly/BlfBible  or email EmilyGeigerBibles@gmail.com   Slots are limited from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. on both dates.

 “Bibles with family information recorded in the front piece such as names, locations, births, deaths and marriages are useful for genealogical and historical research,” stated Debi Bacon, Emily Geiger Chapter Regent.  “We would love to take professional pictures of this information for posterity!”  This information will be transcribed and be available through the national DAR library to anyone wishing to do lineage and genealogical research.

All due care will be taken to be respectful and careful with these valuable and treasured antiques, according to Elizabeth Borcik, Bluffton Bible Records Preservation Project Chairperson for the local DAR chapter.  DAR volunteers will wear cotton gloves during handling and bibles will be placed in an archive quality book cradle to be photographed by a professional. 

The Emily Geiger Chapter with members from Bluffton and surrounding areas of Beaufort County organizes and supports historic preservation, local patriotic activities, and educational outreach through literacy, scholarships and awards. For information on the Emily Geiger Chapter, https://www.emilygeigernsdar.org/

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Bluffton Events

Posted on April 7, 2019 by | Leave a comment

April 7th – 13th

A SOUTHERN CELEBRATION OF FOOD

EAT IT & LIKE IT

Bluffton Restaurant Week

“Eat It and Like It” is Savannah and Hilton Head Island’s Emmy-nominated voice of food, hosted by cooking (and eating) extraordinaire Jesse Blanco. The first annual Bluffton Restaurant Week will celebrate Bluffton’s best in food, with participating restaurants offering a special prix fixe menu – three courses for $40. Specials and prices will only be offered this week, so don’t miss out!

Monday, April 8th – Thursday, April 11th

BREWS UNDER THE STARS

Join us for a night under stars, enjoying live music and noteworthy beers from your favorite local brewers. Featuring specials from Southern Barrel and Bee-Town Mead & Cider, as well as a special custom-made brew from Salt Marsh Brewery. All proceeds from the night will benefit Bluffton Self Help.

Friday, April 12th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
$15 per ticket – includes one beverage

STREET FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 13th 10:00am – 5:00pm
$10 per ticket – 21 and over (includes one beverage)
Free – 21 and under

Calhoun Street Festival: Our annual Street Festival on Calhoun Street in Beautiful Old Town Bluffton, SC. 21 and over must purchase admission ticket which includes wristbands for entry and one beverage ticket. Purchase sample plates of delicious food from various local restaurants and enjoy some shopping with local vendors. 

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Lowcountry Community Concert Band presents Winter Soundscapes

Posted on November 30, 2017 by | Leave a comment

The Lowcountry Community Concert Band, sponsored by the University of South Carolina’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), will perform Winter Soundscapes December 10 and 12.

Under the direction of David Carbone, the program debuts Sunday, December 10 at 3:30 pm at St. John Lutheran Church (157 Lady’s Island Drive Beaufort.)

The second performance is Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at May River High School (601 New Riverside Road Bluffton.) The school’s band department will present a concert at 6:30 prior to the LCCB concert, and the audience is encouraged to come early and enjoy both events.

Featuring a variety of holiday and traditional seasonal music, Winter Soundscapes includes Greensleeves; O, Little Town of Bethlehem; Sleigh Ride and O Magnum Mysterium.

Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the program.

For more information, see the band’s website: www.ollilccb.com.

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Bluffton Lecture Series Underway

Posted on August 6, 2017 by | Leave a comment

The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society presents Dr. Larry Roland.

The second lecture in a year-long series features Dr. Larry Rowland, local historian and USCB professor emeritus, who will discuss “The Early Explorers of the Lowcountry.” 

The lecture will be at Bluffton, SC, Town Hall on Monday, August 7 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Admission is $5 and will be used to fund the preservation and digitization of Bluffton’s history (documents, maps, etc.).

Upcoming Lectures:

October 9-Rotary Community Center 
Speakers: Emmett McCracken & Jacob Martin
Topic: What it was like to be a Kid in the Late Fifties and Early Sixties in Bluffton

December 11-Rotary Community Center 
Speaker: David Lauderdale, Local Opinion Column Contributor, Island Packet
Topic: Lowcountry Life & Times in Beaufort County

February 19-Town Hall
Speaker: Air Force General Lloyd “Fig” Newton, Retired four-star general, Commander, Air Education & Training Command, first African-American pilot in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Ridgeland-native. Newton is also the founder/promoter of the new Polaris Tech Charter School in Jasper County.
Topic: Military Stories

April 9-Town Hall
Speaker: Jonathan Haupt, Executive Director, Pat Conroy Literary Center
Topic: Pat Conroy Literary Center and the legacy of Pat Conroy as a student, teacher and mentor.

June 11-Town Hall
Speaker: Jeff Fulgham, Bluffton native, historian and author of, “The Bluffton Expedition: The Burning of Bluffton, SC, During the Civil War”
Topic: The Burning of Bluffton

For more information about the lecture series, please call
1 (843) 709-0880

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Heyward House Summer Public Days in Bluffton SC

Posted on June 29, 2017 by | Leave a comment

Heyward House Summer Public Days!

Programs are scheduled Friday from 11 am-12 pm through June and July. Learn about the history, life and games of the 19th century.

Program Schedule 

June 30: Scavenger Hunt
July 7: Nature & History Walking Tour
July 14: Archaeology
July 21: 19th Century Games

Reservations are required and prices vary depending on the program.

Call the Heyward House Historic Center at
(843) 757-6293 for reservations or more information.

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