St. James Baptist Church marks 140 years with groundbreaking for new home

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - St. James Baptist Church is preparing to break ground on a new home, marking a milestone in the congregation’s 140-year history.

The community is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9 Union Cemetery Road on Hilton Head Island.

The ceremony is presented by St. James Baptist Church, Beaufort County and the Town of Hilton Head Island.

Attendees are asked to RSVP by Oct. 20 by emailing communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

This event is free and open to the public.

EVENT DETAILS:

• What: St. James Baptist Church groundbreaking ceremony
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 10 a.m.
• Where: 9 Union Cemetery Road, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
• RSVP deadline: Oct. 20
• RSVP email: communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov