Brookgreen Gardens to celebrate Juneteenth with programs, music, awards Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved black Americans and celebrates African American culture. Brookgreen Gardens, a leading conservator of Lowcountry culture and history on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, will celebrate Juneteenth on June 18, 2022, (since June 19 falls on a Sunday) through engaging programs, live… Jun 13, 2022 0 Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Brookgreen Gardens celebrates Black History Month with events, exhibits From art exhibits and quilts to musical interpretations and lectures, Brookgreen Gardens is bringing Black History Month to life on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Two special events to celebrate Black history will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Wall Lowcountry Center at Brookgreen Gardens. “Nuggets of Wisdom from… Feb 23, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Love is in the air at Brookgreen Gardens’ wedding vow renewal “(Marriage) is a declaration to the world that you’ll hold each other’s hands forever.” — author Prue Leith. On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2022, Brookgreen Gardens, a jewel on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, will host its annual “Romance in the Gardens” event for married couples who want to celebrate their… Jan 25, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Bald Eagles spotted on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Spotting a bald eagle, our nation’s symbol, soaring high above or perhaps perching in a tall tree, can be a magical experience. To celebrate National Bald Eagle Watching Month, which is January, residents and visitors of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® can enjoy seeing these majestic birds in several locations. Those… Jan 13, 2022 1 Hammock-All, Birding
AAA Magazine Gives Thumbs Up to Huntington Beach State Park Huntington Beach State Park – one of the biggest attractions on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® – has earned accolades from AAA. In the January/February 2022 issue of AAALiving magazine, the state park was lauded in an article titled “Do the Outdoors in Style” that noted that the park offers exceptional… Jan 07, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Birding, Murrells Inlet
Highlighting Brookgreen’s Founder: Anna Hyatt Huntington Continuing the legacy of its founder, Anna Hyatt Huntington, who is considered one of the top American animal sculptors of the 20th century, Brookgreen Gardens on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® will soon display a special exhibition of her work. Titled “American Animalier: The Life and Art of Anna Hyatt Huntington,”… Jan 04, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
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
Holiday season offers family-fun events on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® From parades and home tours to light displays and live music performances, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® offers a variety of events during the holiday season. Holiday events start in November and continue through Christmas and New Years Eve. Mark A. Stevens, director of tourism development for the Georgetown County Chamber… Nov 09, 2021 0 Hammock-All
