Sea Pines 1950 - 1983
2 Corpus Christi, Hilton Head, SC 29928
The modern era of Hilton Head Island’s history began when Charles Fraser began developing Sea Pines from timber land owned by his family. Learn about how our island’s destiny was shaped by the Fraser’s vision from those early days up to the incorporation of the Town of Hilton Head in 1983.
Presented by Rich Thomas
Heritage Library Board Member



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