Find out how history shaped Bluffton. And how Bluffton shaped history!
A visit to the Heyward House reveals the mystery of Bluffton. You’ll find out why the May River is so much more than a beautiful waterway. Why Bluffton’s breezes were an attraction to the rich and famous. Why decisions made in Bluffton changed the USA forever. Get to know Bluffton through its character. And the characters that built it. To understand Bluffton you need to get a sense of its rich history. easy. The Heyward House makes it fascinating and eas
DID YOU KNOW? Antebellum Bluffton was a quaint, yet affluent summer village and was home to a high number of South Carolina Militia officers. Confederate Brigadier-General Thomas F. Drayton’s home was situated at the northeast corner of Boundary and Water Streets, positioned adjacent to Heyward Cove. Drayton’s house was consequently destroyed in the burning of Bluffton on June 4, 1863. The Pine House, which now occupies this beautiful parcel, was built by Dr. Freeman Walker in 1905. Contributed by: Jeff Fulgham Historian and Author
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NOVEMBER 7 Event
The Society's lecture series features Kim Poovey, a local author and storyteller. Her lecture will be on clothing and textiles during the Civil War. 11am at the Heyward House
The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society 70 Boundary Street, POBox 742 Bluffton SC 29910 For more information call 1 843 757 6293 Or visit our website at www.heywardhouse.org