The Official Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (SC) Information Guide

AREA EVENTS FOR APRIL 2012

April 1 - April 30
“Civil War in the Lowcountry”
Location: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: (843) 689-6767
Utilizing historic records, artifacts, historic artwork, photographs, journal entries, letters and historic documents, this exhibition will address the Civil War in the Lowcountry region.  Subjects include: the Battle of Port Royal Sound, construction of a major Union encampment on Hilton Head and the impact that this had upon former slaves in the region, the relationship between the civilian ‘sutlers’ and the military, the founding and importance of Mitchelville (the area’s first Freedman’s community), and the daily life of those on the Island from 1861-65.

Every Friday in April
Hilton Head Island Farmer’s Market
Location: The Coastal Discovery Musuem at Honey Horn
Time: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fresh, locally-grown produce including vegetables, fruits, meats/poultry, seafood, breads, pies, and much more!

April 7
Easter Eggstravaganza at Shelter Cove Park
Location: Shelter Cove Community Park
Time: 10:30-1:30 pm
The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 am sharp. Kid's Activities include face painting, music, rides and more. Admission is $10 for kids {includes activities} and is free for parents. Proceeds to benefit the Island Recreation Center’s Children’s Scholarship Fund

April 9-15
The RBC Heritage Golf Tournament
Location: Harbour Town Golf Links
Contact: (843) 671-2448
The PGA tour's biggest names compete for $5.7 million in prize money.

April 28
5th Annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival
Location: Shelter Cove Park
Time: 11am-5pm
Contact: (843) 681-7273
Local restaurants offer up their best seafood cuisine. Live Music. Hosted by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation.Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center and the Island Recreation Scholarship Fund.

April 28-29
10th Annual Art Market at Historic Honey Horn
Times: Saturday from 10am-5pm; Sunday from 11am-4pm
Contact: (843) 689-6767
The Coastal Discovery Museum will jury in artists in media that includes: clay, wood, fibers, metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and photography.  All work will be on display and for sale. This event host artists from 13 states annually and well-known local artists share the spotlight during this weekend-long event, as they compete for prizes. There is a $6.00 per car parking donation, while admission to the show is free.  Demonstrations throughout the weekend will be held in glass, pine needle basketry, clay and much more.  Food and beverage are for sale during the event.