We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge.

Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753.

The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:

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Palmera Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was immaculate and beautifully furnished. Unlike other Hilton Head places where furniture and fittings are quite old, this room had a heavy glass shower door, a large, lighted bathroom mirror, and an updated electric stovetop. The kitchen was well designed. The beds were very comfortable, and it was quiet. Breakfast was southern, with biscuits and gravy and sausages and a watch-the-machine-make your-pancakes setup. Staff were friendly. I would be glad to return."