Hilton Head Island Civil War Collection

When I arrived on Hilton Head Island Twenty Seven years ago
I became fascinated by its History...especially the Civil War.
The North wanted to conrol the Savannah River and controlling
Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island was one way to do it. They
established a fort at Skull Creek which is located in the
confines of today's Hilton Head Plantation. To supply the fort
and their other Island interests they provided large docks
where cargo, personnel and supplies could arrive. They also
set up a large coal dock just a short distance from the fort
in what is known as Seabrook Landing.

It was there that I would take peaceful walks when all that could
be seen was marshes, thick brush and the relatively calm waters of
Skull Creek. On one occasion My Mom and I were taking a morning walk
when she picked up a tarnished metal object. That object was a
wonderful Union Civil War Button adorned with cannon. After that find
I was obsessed with finding more treasures....surely they were there.

Many months passed as I scoured the acerage fighting off chigger bugs
mosquitos and the occassional copperhead. And then it happened. At
the base of a huge palmetto tree a piece of shiny blue glass caught my
eye. It was there that I dug for almost a week unearthing an old dump
filled with bottles, porcelin, colored glass and lead bullets.

Until wire wrapping entered my life these pieces were stored away
in the dark confines of my home. Today they are part of my Hilton
Head Island Civil War collection. And what a collection it is.
The brilliant colors of blue and green rival the best gemstones. They
shine brilliant as if they were proud to be alive.

I have been able to date these pieces from the late 1700's to the the
late 1800's. They are the rarest of the rare and condering the fact
that the Seabrook Landing is now covered by homes and asphault. So its now
time for you to possess a true piece of Hilton Head History. Wear it with
pride knowing that you are truly a "keeper of the past.