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Little Burgundy House
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The Trailer Home
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Little Blue House
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The History of The StructuresThe two houses are both, one room houses. They were both built in the early 1950's, before the bridge was built that connected Hilton Head Island to the mainland.
The houses were built to provide housing to rent to the migrant workers who came to Hilton Head Island to harvest tomatoes, squash and cucumbers. These houses also provided shelter for many Native Island Families. Dr. Louise Miller Cohen's grandmother and aunt lived together, their house burned down in 1965, and they came to live with us. Her aunt Rena wanted her own space, but she didn't have the money to rebuild. Habitat for Humanity was not available in those days. Dr. Cohen's cousin -in-law purchased the body of the first eighteen wheeler that came across Hilton Head Island bridge. The trailer was placed in the yard. They remodeled the inside of the trailer and made living quarters for Aunt Rena. She died, and everything is set-up like she left it. The houses on this site are the only restored Gullah-Geechee houses on Hilton Head Island. |
The Little Blue House Successfully RestoredWe are happy to announce that the "Little Blue House" was successfully restored with the help of The Home Builders Association.
We are extremely appreciative of their efforts to support the Gullah Museum of HHI. 
You can learn more about them at:
https://www.hbahh.com |
