New book spotlights Joseph H. Rainey, first African American to serve in Congress Lorna Rainey recalls fondly the times her Aunt Olive told stories about Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first African American elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representaties. Because of those stories, Lorna, who lives in Baldwin, N.Y., loves to tell her own stories about Rainey, her great-grandfather. She, too,… Jun 25, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee
Patriotic events celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on the Hammock Coast With patriotic events like parades on land and water, live music concerts, fireworks, a laser-light spectacular and more, celebrating for the Fourth of July – and beyond – on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has a lot to offer. Below are seven of the best options in the area: Pawleys Island… Jun 09, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Garden City, Georgetown, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Georgetown County Museum offers summer history series, including Revolutionary War talks Visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® who enjoy learning about history are in for a real treat at the Georgetown County Museum this summer. The Georgetown County Historical Society has planned a First Tuesdays Summer Speaker Series, which is free and open to the public. Topics include Gen. Marquis de… Jun 02, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Pawleys Island named Best Beach in South Carolina, again; 2 other Hammock Coast beaches make top 4 For the second consecutive year, Pawleys Island been named the “Best Beach in South Carolina” by a USA Today/10Best poll, and two other Hammock Coast beaches also made the top four! Pawleys, the oldest seaside resort in America, bested 16 other Palmetto State contenders in a 2025 Best Readers’ Choice… May 28, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
5 Fun Spring Activities for Families on Hammock Coast® Rich with history, culture, outdoor activities, shops and restaurants, the Hammock Coast® has something for everyone in the family to enjoy this spring. Here are five of our recommendations. Fish Finder Fishing Start by booking an inshore or nearshore fishing trip out of Murrells Inlet with Fish Finder Fishing. According to… Apr 04, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Best bets for Easter brunch and other festivities on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® One popular way to celebrate the spring season and the Easter holiday is to visit a restaurant for a tasty Easter brunch. Fortunately, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® offers several options for this special holiday tradition in restaurants from Garden City and Murrells Inlet to Pawleys Island and the historic city of Georgetown. Apr 03, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Garden City, Georgetown, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Callaway golf legend’s life book debuts April 8 on Hammock Coast Callaway is synonymous with golf. Be it, putters, woods or wedges – and certainly, the company’s iconic “Big Bertha” driver – or just the balls themselves emblazoned with the well-known Callaway logo, the company has been a staple on golf courses since Ely Callaway formed the company in 1982. Now,… Apr 02, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Shiver Me Timbers: Pirates on the Hammock Coast® Long before European settlers arrived on our shores, what is now known as South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® was the “Wild West” of piracy. That’s according to a local boat captain from Murrells Inlet, who estimated that between the 16th and 18th centuries, there were more than 2,000 privateers navigating our… Mar 27, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Murrells Inlet
