Honey Horn Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island, SC

Honey Run Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC  29926.  We've been to Hilton Head many times, but have never taken the time to visit Honey Horn Coastal Discovery Museum...and should have long ago.  There is much to see and do here.  The museum itself is free and small but worth the time.  You can learn much about the history of the island, make a nice purchase at the little gift shop (I did), and have the opportunity to sign the quest book and leave a donation.  We did all those things.

There are walking trails, restrooms, a butterfly house, a Camellia Garden, an Osprey nesting platform, boardwalk areas, views of the marsh/sound, and Marsh Tacky Horses.  The grounds are quite pretty and worth time to explore.  I've been there twice viewing different areas each time I visited; but plan to go back.

The Marsh Tacky Horse, is a very special breed, and close to extinction with less than 100 breeding mares in the world.  They're not particularly large horses, but have the ability to work in swampy areas without getting stuck.  Their hoof's make the difference.  The strain comes from colonial Spanish horses that have adapted to the area.  SC passed a bill naming The Carolina Marsh Tacky the state heritage horse in June of 2010.

Views of the marsh from a boardwalk area where you can see coastal birds and other wildlife.

A pretty outdoor patio with water feature and pretty gardens often used for special events.

As mentioned above a butterfly house.  As I was there in January, we didn't tour inside; but hope to go back in Spring when there might be more activity to see.

Sign boards explain some history about the area., as well what wild life might be seen.

A small historic cemetery, former location of Honey Horn Chapel (circa 1930's).  The Chapel has been relocated to First Presbyterian Church in the 1990's.

Art display in the museum was interesting.

One of many plaques to honor people important to Hilton Head's history.  There will be a follow up post to highlight a few of these special people.  AND a separate post to show some of the beautiful Camellia's that were blooming when I was there in January.

The museum hours are Monday through Sat 9 am until 4:30 pm (Gate is locked at 5 pm), and 11:00 am until 3pm on Sunday's with the gate being locked at 3:30 pm.

To visit their website, click HERE.  The Museum offers a variety of guided toursw and special activities and programs throughout the year.

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