Historic Harper House still pays dividends as a Hammock Coast Visitors Center When a community effort helped save the historic Harper House building 19 years ago – and move it several city blocks – only the biggest of dreamers might have imagined that the house would now welcome almost 15,000 visitors a year to Georgetown and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. In fact,… Mar 13, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
‘Daises’ of our lives: From ‘Gullah Gullah Island’ to ambassadors of African-American culture Ron and Natalie Daise of Georgetown have served as ambassadors of Black history along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast for almost two decades. A look at the extraordinary lives and careers of Ron and Natalie is in order. The couple are widely known for hosting “Gullah Gullah Island,” an American musical… Feb 11, 2021 1 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Murrells Inlet
Six Activities Travelers Are Clamoring To Enjoy Along SC’s Hammock Coast Natural Beauty, Outdoor Adventures Continue to Appeal to Vacationers With 2020 mercifully in the rearview mirror and multiple Covid-19 vaccines being distributed, there is hope some semblance of normalcy will soon begin returning to America, including the resumption of leisure travel. When vacationers return to the road and skies, destinations like… Jan 27, 2021 0 Georgetown, Golf, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
HAMMOCK COAST GOLF COURSES MAKE AMERICA’S TOP 200 BEST Golfweek magazine, one of the game’s most respected voices, has revealed its list of the “Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.,” and a pair of Hammock Coast public layouts figure prominently in this year’s rankings. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was the area’s highest ranked layout, checking in at… Jan 11, 2021 0 Georgetown, Golf, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
U.S. House honors history-making Black congressman Joseph Hayne Rainey Joseph Hayne Rainey, a Georgetown County native who made history in 1870 as the first Black man ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, will now have his name enshrined at the U.S. Capitol. On Dec. 10, 2020, the 150th anniversary of Rainey’s swearing-in ceremony, the House passed a… Dec 14, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Water/Ways Exhibit Unveiled at South Carolina’s Maritime Museum Water has been the driving force for Georgetown County for centuries, the economic elixir for industry and tourism, business and relaxation. To that end, the county is defined by the waters that flow through its boundaries and crash onto its shores — four major rivers, the Winyah Bay and the… Oct 01, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Family’s Prized Duck Decoy Carving Legacy Continues As brothers Jerry and Roy Caines work side by side in a small shed on their humble property near Georgetown, an observer might not realize they are witnessing history –– and talent that has survived through three generations on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Carving intricate, life-sized duck decoys from tupelo… Sep 30, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Carolina Bean Dip: Delectable snack born on the Hammock Coast If Kim Leatherwood were to spill the beans on how she’s found success in her new business venture, she could point to a series of events – and people – who were part of the story. Still, it’s the delectable taste of her Carolina Bean Dip that has people talking… Sep 11, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Pawleys Island
