This course explores what Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry looked like during the colonial era, from the arrival of the Spanish in 1521 through the year 1800. While many popular stories of Hilton Head's early history focus on the post-Revolutionary period and the early 19th century, the colonial era is rich with lesser-known, fascinating accounts. Spanish, French, English, Scottish, and Irish colonists arrived over time, bringing with them enslaved Africans of various nationalities who labored alongside enslaved Native peoples. The true history of the colonial Lowcountry is vast, complex, and still largely hidden from public knowledge.

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Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

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