Historic Bluffton Foundation

06/23/2026

06/19/2026

Today We Honor Juneteenth

Today, June 19, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of equality.

On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free under General Orders No. 3. Although President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier, freedom was not fully realized in many parts of the Confederacy until the Civil War ended and Union troops arrived to enforce it.

Juneteenth has been celebrated by African American communities for generations and remains the longest-running African American holiday. It is both a celebration of freedom and an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history and the ongoing work of preserving and understanding it.

Here in the South Carolina Lowcountry, these stories are woven into the fabric of our shared past. The Heyward House property includes an original enslaved persons’ dwelling, a tangible reminder of the lives, labor, and experiences of enslaved people whose stories remain an essential part of Bluffton’s history. As we preserve historic places and share the stories connected to them, we recognize the importance of remembering all voices that shaped our communities and our nation.

Today, we honor those who endured, those who persevered, and those whose pursuit of freedom helped shape the America we know today.

06/16/2026

Thank you to Kathy and Sam for all their hard work in our community and thank you for letting us help further that mission!

06/15/2026

Make sure you vote everyday this week for us!

We are up for Lowcountry’s Best in 3 categories! Please take a moment and vote for the Historic Bluffton Foundation under the best Non-profit, Best Wedding Venue and Best Museum!

You can vote at the link below!

https://www.votelowcountry.com/

06/15/2026

Heyward House Museum will be closed for business on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will re-open for regular business hours Monday at 10:00 AM.

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

🐾 Paw Safety Reminder 🐾

The grass areas at Martin Family Park are currently under maintenance. Please keep in mind that pavement can become very hot during market hours and may be uncomfortable for sensitive paws.

Thank you for helping keep our furry friends safe!

06/11/2026

is a whole vibe on Thursday! Come out and enjoy the unofficial food court for the month of June at Heyward House Museum! We have some of the best food in town from and . Oh, and we canNOT forget with the most wicked peanut butter you will ever have tasted. Come by! Grab a bite, take a free tour of the museum and enjoy our beautiful town.

06/08/2026

We are up for Lowcountry’s Best in 3 categories! Please take a moment and vote for the Historic Bluffton Foundation under the best Non-profit, Best Wedding Venue and Best Museum!

You can vote at the link below!

https://www.votelowcountry.com/