International Gullah Film Festival gets under way in Georgetown The opening weekend of the 2022 International Gullah Film Festival will feature a full slate of events, highlighted by a screening of “Freedom of North Carolina,” director James Jones Jr.’s new film. The TIGFF, which runs from April 1-16, will kick off with an opening reception and networking event at… Mar 31, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Hammock Coast® named top spring fishing destination in the United States The thrill of fishing is much more than just the catch. It’s the overall experience. From riding in a boat to find the perfect spot and baiting the hook to casting the line and, finally, feeling the tug and letting the battle between you and the fish begin. Of course,… Mar 31, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Georgetown museum exhibit explores Afro-Carolinian maritime history in SC The importance of a full and detailed history has been known for centuries, as can be seen in these quotes by notable Americans: “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” – Theodore Roosevelt “History cannot give us a program for the future,… Dec 20, 2021 0 Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All
Georgetown Post Office Honors Joseph Hayne Rainey Joseph Hayne Rainey isn’t finished making history in Georgetown, South Carolina. The historic Georgetown icon who was the first Black man ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives will now have his name on the U.S. Post Office in Georgetown. A large group gathered Nov. 9 in the city… Nov 09, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles up for national honor Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles, long regarded as South Carolina’s premier Christmas attraction, has been nominated as one of 20 finalists for the USA Today/10 Best “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” contest. The winner of the contest will be determined by an online vote that runs through noon… Nov 09, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Georgetown once again ranks in Best Coastal Small Town contest For the fourth consecutive year, Georgetown has once again ranked in America’s top choices for Best Coastal Small Town in the prestigious USA Today/10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. After winning the moniker of “Best Coastal Small Town” in 2018, Georgetown has remained one of the coastal towns vying for… Nov 05, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Tour de Plantersville exceeds expectations, raises $40K for youth programs Organizers for the Tour de Plantersville & Cultural Festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 30, on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, said the weather and the turnout were better than they had even hoped. More than 300 bicycle riders took part in this year’s Tour de Plantersville, which offered 12-mile, 25-mile, and… Nov 02, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Hobcaw Barony, landmark cultural and history center, blossoms in new book A Pawleys Island woman’s volunteer efforts at Hobcaw Barony have blossomed into a 132-page book that chronicles the flowering plants found at the 16,000-acre cultural and history center. That book, titled “Flowering Plants of Hobcaw Barony,” is the result of collaboration between volunteer Maureen Mulligan, a 53-year-old vegetation ecologist, and… Oct 30, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Pawleys Island
