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
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
Five fun winter activities you can enjoy on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® Although most visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® arrive in the spring, summer or fall months, winter is also a wonderful time of year to experience what the area has to offer. From museums and historic buildings to bird watching, beach bonfires and a new indoor golf experience, the Hammock… Jan 12, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Birding, Georgetown, Golf, Gullah Geechee, Pawleys Island
A discovery ride: The 6th annual Tour de Plantersville set for Oct. 26 on Hammock Coast® Registration for the 6th annual Tour de Plantersville, which features 12-, 25- and 62-mile bike rides, is now open. The event, organized by The Village Group, will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, and will take riders along the Plantersville Scenic Byway, showcasing the area’s rice farming history and various Colonial-era landmarks. Oct 01, 2024 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee
Three local events celebrate Gullah Geechee heritage on the Hammock Coast® Several upcoming events on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® celebrate the culture and heritage of the Gullah Geechee culture Sep 18, 2024 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Murrells Inlet
Harriet Tubman sculpture to be displayed on the Hammock Coast For three months, beginning on August 1, 2023, a nine-foot sculpture of Tubman, one of the most well-known abolitionists and social activists in American history, will stand in Joseph H. Rainey Park in downtown Georgetown. On Oct. 31, 2023, it will move to Brookgreen Gardens near Murrells Inlet to be displayed there for two more months. Jan 29, 2023 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee, Murrells Inlet
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
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
