Nestled amidst the tranquil and picturesque setting of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, lies a tale that will send chills down your spine. This story unfolds around the Palmetto Dunes Resort and introduces us to the mysterious 'Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island.' Rewind to August 27, 1893, when one of the most devastating hurricanes in American history made its daunting landfall near the Savannah/Hilton Head area. During this time, Adam Fripp was the diligent lighthouse keeper, renowned for his unwavering dedication to safeguarding the ships navigating the perilous waters. However, the fierce storm proved treacherous, and in his attempt to sustain the lighthouse's operation, Fripp suffered a fatal fall down the stairs.

His daughter Caroline, devoted to her father's legacy, tended to his final wishes on his deathbed. She vowed to ensure the lighthouse’s continual function amidst the raging hurricane. Legend has it, clad in a blue dress, Caroline courageously battled the elements through that terrifying night, maintaining the beacons' light. Tragically, Caroline's unwavering resolve led to her demise from sheer exhaustion just a week later, and she was laid to rest in her blue attire. It is said her spirit lingers, earning her the moniker 'The Blue Lady.' On stormy days, echoing memories of that fateful night, she is believed to emerge, haunting the shadows. Witnesses claim sightings of the Blue Lady at the lighthouse summit or pacing its grounds.

Restaurant staff at the Resort recount eerily autonomous kitchen occurrences—lights flickering, faucets springing to life unbidden—presumably attributed to her ghostly presence. Honoring her enduring legacy, Palmetto Dunes introduced a tribute—the Blue Lady IPA—crafted with local brewery Shellring Ale Works. This beverage has become a Halloween staple, served across the golf courses and restaurants of Palmetto Dunes. Presently, the historic lighthouse stands proudly by hole five of the Arthur Hills Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes, a monument enduring time's passage. It was commemorated on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and lovingly restored in 2019, preserving the haunting yet captivating tale of Hilton Head's Blue Lady for generations to come.