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Bluffton, South Carolina, played a significant role in antebellum era history due to its prominence in theLowcountry region. The town was a key center for the prosperous rice and cotton plantations that
characterized the Southern economy during that time. It was a transportation point for coastal
shipping and travelers by sea to the region, therefore a town developed around this transit point to
support travelers. Additionally, Bluffton's location along the May River made it a crucial port for
shipping agricultural goods.
Demonstrating participants will bring their historical demonstration skills to the house during the day
and be assigned a location at Heyward House (see link above) in which to demonstrate these skills,
while other non-demonstration participants will provide background in and near the house.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
70 Boundary Street, Bluffton, SC, United States, South Carolina 29910
