A lighthouse is a place of history, mystery and romance. And, it’s a magnet for Lowcountry locals and visitors. A 350-foot lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt, was considered one of the “Great Wonders of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Postal Service issued five ...

Dozens of sea islands span South Carolina’s, from gated Lowcountry communities like Kiawah and Fripp islands to remote and storied spots like Daufuskie and Bulls islands. All are lush with native ...

Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island ranks 6th best beach in the country. Isle of Palms offers live music at the Windjammer and a new public dock for sunset viewing. A new Ben and Jerry's ice cream shop ...

South Carolina won't win the prize for having the most lighthouses. That would be Michigan, with 140. Maine has 80. The numbers vary a bit by source, but not enough to change the undisputed leaders.

Less than a decade ago, Morris Island once again became a battleground, when private developers acquired 128 acres of the island that were privately owned (the rest of the island is owned by the State ...