More than 50 years ago, Lonnie Mulligan constructed a drying barn in Bluffton. It was build from old timber and antique tin brought over from Savannah and it was fondly called "The Deer Tongue Building". The barn served one purpose.. drying deer tongue, a native herb used as a filler for tobacco scents and tea. Through the years the barn was moved a least five times. It finally landed near the center of the town of Bluffton South Carolina and soon became the site for commercial ventures and social events, including a town Christmas Party with dancing, barbeque and seasonal fun.