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A Tree Finds Its Way Into An Old House

Hilton Head Island is known for it's sandy beaches and championship golf courses.But it is also an island rich in history and culture.

Stoney Baynard Ruins-Hilton Head Island Braddock Point plantation home built in 1793. An old tree liked the place so much it decided to plant its roots in the middle of the living area. Odd place for a tree. Stoney Baynard Ruins-National Register of Historic Places Historic Ruins on Hilton Head Island Information Panel for Stoney Baynard Ruins Thank you for visiting I hope you are enjoying…

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Standing inside of the old tabby bones of a cabin once inhabited by enslaved Africans. Considering the space, considering the surroundings, and listening to the stories of Thomas Spalding, Chocolate Plantation, and the 10-17 buildings that sheltered many of the 500 enslaved on this island. #sapeloisland #chocolatplantation #gvhp #cometogether #georgiavirtualhistoryproject #thomasspalding #Bilali #sapelo #connectingtothepast #standingonlayersofhistory #tabby #tabbyruins #slavecabin #topophilia @kierstenrom

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Oldest Tabby Structure in South Carolina

Oldest Tabby Structure in South Carolina

Fort Frederick Heritage PreservePort Royal Fort Frederick over looking the Beaufort river is thought to be the oldest tabby structure in South Carolina. The six acre site recently opened to the public is located at 601 Old Fort Road. Visitors can read the rich history on the information panels and enjoy the beauty of the natural habitat that surrounds the ruins. The fort was listed on the…

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Hilton Head Island South Carolina

Another weeks been crossed off the calendar, but this one did have outings written in each daily square.

I’ve been staying at the beach in South Carolina during quarantine, mostly due to the fact that there are miles of bike and walking trails to explore.  Being outdoors has made this easier and we have not had a day of rain in the month of May.  It is in the forecast that Wednesday will be our best chance for showers.

The public beaches and parks are beginning to open.  This week I took a walk over to a community called Fish Haul.  The area has a historic past from the Civil War and is one of the first communities established for freed slaves.  It is also known as Mitchelville.

Civil War Marker

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Tabby ruins on Fish Hall Plantation

South Carolina historic marker on Hilton Head Island

To learn more about the history of this area and how to support the park click here

So, let’s set the history aside and talk about the other reason I’m taking you along on this beautiful walk.  It’s the beach.  Fish Haul beach is a secluded, natural setting on the Port Royal Sound.  The tide was rolling out which creates a treasure trove of sea shells and wildlife to explore.

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Beach walk to park area

Beach walkway

Walkway to the beach

Fish Haul Park on Hilton Head Island

Low Tide makes the beach wide

Low tide on the Port Royal Sound

Check this guy out he’s strutting along in the tidal creek like he owns the place

Wading bird

Sand crabs dig in as soon as they feel the ground moving

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Sand crab

Sand crabs

With most of the popular resorts on the island being further south, this is a hidden gem that locals enjoy.

Quiet beach area on Hilton Head Island

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Salt marsh and tidal creeks at Fish Haul

Low tide on Port Royal Sound Hilton Head Island

Shell collectors this is for you

Seashells on the Port Royal Sound

beach shells

Fish Haul Park Is located at 120 Mitchelville Road on Hilton Head Island.  There is public parking, restrooms and outdoor showers.

Town of Hilton Head Park, parking, restrooms and showers

Not a bakery in sight…..

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Fish Haul Hilton Head Island South Carolina Another weeks been crossed off the calendar, but this one did have outings written in each daily square.

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Hilton Head Island South Carolina

Stoney Baynard Ruins located in Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island South Carolina is said to be haunted by its previous owners. The ruins placed on the National Historic Register in 1994 offer visitors an opportunity to step back in time.

Stoney Baynard Ruins

The former homeplace of Captain John Stoney a cotton planter in 1793, then onto the second family to acquire the property. That was William E Baynard. Legend has it that the Stoney family lost it in a poker game to Baynard in 1840. Bank records note that he bought the plantation from the Bank of Charleston in 1845 for $10,000.

Plantation home of tabby construction in 1793

Stoney Baynard House 1840 artist’s conception

Information marker at the Stoney Baynard Ruins

As you walk around the property and the silence it holds today, one can embrace the history of walking where Union and Confederate soldiers once were. During the Civil War, the Union soldiers occupied it and shortly afterward destroyed the home by burning it.

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Ruins at Stoney Baynard Plantation

South Carolina Palmetto

Sea Pines Resort-Stoney Baynard Ruins

Stoney Baynard Plantation House ruins

Stoney Baynard Historical site

Trail at historical site

Tabby ruins-Stoney Baynard

Plantation House tabby ruins

trail Stoney Baynard site

Servants quarters-ruins

Path to ruins

marker to Stoney Baynard Ruins

Ruins of the tabby structures of the main house, servants quarters and the kitchen chimney remain at the site today.

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Pre Civil War Slave Quarter

Kitchen detached from main house on plantation

Plantation house-barnard Stoney Ruins

tabby remains of outdoor kitchen

Holes are seen in tabby construction

Window of tabby ruins home

There have been numerous reports of visitors seeing the ghost of Willliam Baynard. Some have said they’ve seen his entire funeral procession after dark. I enjoy historical sites such as this so much that one or more ghosts tagging along wouldn’t be a bother. After all, ghosts only like to be around good folks so that would be a compliment.

The Stoney Baynard Ruins-1790

Thanks for walking along, I hope you are enjoying  beautiful coastal South Carolina 🙂

Alice

Jo’s Monday Walk

Stoney-Barnard Tabby Ruins Hilton Head Island South Carolina Stoney Baynard Ruins located in Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island South Carolina is said to be haunted by its previous owners.