Rice tradition being resurrected at Hammock Coast farm In the late 1700s and early 1800s, Georgetown County, South Carolina, was the largest and most renowned rice producer in the United States. Today, one family-owned business – White House Farms – is working to reignite that rice-growing tradition by producing the same quality rice that fueled the area’s success… Nov 21, 2022 0 Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All
Here are 5 festive reasons to visit Murrells Inlet’s MarshWalk People visiting Murrells Inlet this holiday season will be in for a special treat as they stroll along the MarshWalk on the waterfront. The new MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights walk-through experience on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will feature a festive holiday display along the half-mile boardwalk that anchors eight popular… Nov 21, 2022 0 Garden City, Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Find the 10 most-haunted places on the Hammock Coast For those seeking a chill and a thrill this Halloween season, Georgetown County, known as South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, offers a variety of spooky locations believed to be haunted by restless spirits. According to two of the area’s ghost tour guides — Christine Vernon of Murrells Inlet and Elizabeth Huntsinger… Oct 17, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Videos broaden Maritime Museum’s Gullah exhibit In the spirit of learning our nation’s true history and broadening narratives, the South Carolina Maritime Museum in Georgetown has added new videos featuring local oral histories to an ongoing exhibit titled, “Across Time and Many Waters: South Carolina’s Afro-Carolinian Maritime World.” Sep 23, 2022 0 Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All
Vendors, concerts part of Bassmaster event Some of the best anglers in the country are headed to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast for a chance to reel in a trophy in the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship, and the community is pulling out all the stops to showcase the area with two free concerts in… Sep 02, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Atalaya Ghost Tour offers spooky castle as backdrop for tantalizing tales For people seeking an eerie evening, Huntington Beach State Park is now hosting a series of ghost tours at Atalaya, a Spanish-style castle that resembles a fortress, the perfect spooky location for people to hear these stories. Tours, which are free with park admission, are from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays through the end of August. They will start up again in June 2023. Aug 16, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Historic Georgetown a ‘hidden gem,’ says Southern Living Magazine People have been discovering Georgetown since its founding in 1792, and while much has changed since those early days, one thing has remained the same: plenty of Southern charm and hospitality are hallmarks of this gracious coastal community. That is certainly what Betsy Cribb discovered when she was assigned to… Jul 28, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Food tour connects visitors with some of the Hammock Coast’s best cuisine While visiting South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn which restaurants offer delicious local cuisine and to experience some of their best creations? That is exactly why Corina Whitehead of Murrells Inlet created Carolina Food Tours, exploring the menus of favorite local restaurants while sharing some local… Jun 27, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Murrells Inlet
