Among the historic African American cemeteries on Hilton Head Island, Amelia Cemetery contributes to the tapestry of Gullah heritage.
Read More
Located in Sea Pines, this cemetery dates back to the Civil War era and was originally a Gullah burial ground. It features unique burial customs, including the placement of personal items on graves, reflecting West African traditions.
Read More
Situated near Shelter Cove Plaza, this cemetery is a reminder of the island's plantation history and the African American communities that lived and worked there. It includes graves of individuals who were part of the Gullah community.
Read More
Located on the Hilton Head Plantation, this cemetery dates back to the Civil War era and was originally a Gullah burial ground. It features unique burial customs, including the placement of personal items on graves, reflecting West African traditions.
Read More
Among the historic African American cemeteries on Hilton Head Island, Amelia Cemetery contributes to the tapestry of Gullah heritage.
Read More
Once part of the Lawton Plantation, this cemetery includes the grave of Thomas Frazier, a member of the 21st U.S. Colored Infantry during the Civil War. It serves as a testament to the African American military service during that period.
Read More
Also known as Otter Hole Cemetery, it is part of the network of Gullah cemeteries and reflects the enduring legacy of African American families on the island.
Read More
Located beside Shelter Cove Shopping Center, this cemetery is among the nine historic Gullah cemeteries on the island. It reflects the enduring legacy of African American families in the area.
Read More
This 19th- and 20th-century African American cemetery, located on the outskirts of the island, overlooks Calibogue Sound and is maintained by family members. It reflects the Gullah community's presence and history in the area.
Read More
Established in the early 1800s, Talbird Cemetery is one of Hilton Head's largest African American burial grounds, associated with Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. It reflects the deep-rooted Gullah Geechee heritage and traditions.
Read More
Originally known as the Government Cemetery, Union Cemetery served as the burial ground for soldiers who died during the Civil War on Hilton Head Island. Their graves were subsequently moved to the National Cemetery in Beaufort.
Read More
Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery, dating back to 1767, includes the Baynard Mausoleum, believed to be the oldest surviving structure on Hilton Head Island. It reflects the island's colonial and antebellum history.
Read More