Hilton Head history and stuff

Hilton Head was named for Capt. William Hilton, an Englishman who sailed into Port Royal Sound in 1663 and wrote about the green headlands of the island. It is off the southern coast of South Carolina. People lived on the island about 3,800 years ago. Beginning in 1526 Spanish, French and English colonists attempted to settle in the territory but were troubled by American Indian raids and pirates. By the mid 18th century English plantations were established. They prospered, growing indigo, rice and sea island cotton utnil the Civil War, when Union troops used the island as a base to block Confederate ports. In 1956 the bridge to the mainland was completed, and the island developed into an all year resort. Below are some pictures of South Beach, Harbour Town, and just out and about around town.

This is Will, our friends son. He is madly enamored with Isabelle. Always telling her she's beautiful.

Sam at the bar enjoying a kiddie cocktail.

This is what happens as soon as you take your camera out. The lens gets all fogged up. Below is a much clearer picture.