A partnership with the Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island Land Trust and the Mitchelville Preservation Project offers a unique tour to visit two historic sites connected to the Civil War and Reconstruction eras on Hilton Head Island starting in September.  

Every other Friday, starting September 13,  at 9:30 am you will meet at Mitchelville for a short introduction and then participants will caravan in their own personal vehicles to the sites.

You will visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville (est. 1862) and Fort Howell to learn about the Port Royal Experiment, Civil War era, emancipation, and reconstruction on Hilton Head Island. Nearby, join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville.  Learn about the 32^ndU.S. Colored Infantry troops who built the fort, the methods used to construct  it, and the importance of its preservation.

Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org

The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.