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
Noted historian Steve Williams continues quest to tell the whole Georgetown story Steve Williams was in the middle of a story, punctuating the already-lively conversation with historical tidbits and little-known trivia when he made a pivot. The Georgetown resident and dedicated historian needed to drive home a point. “Anybody can be great,” Williams said. “Anybody!” And he paused to reflect on civil… Oct 21, 2021 0 Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
NC contest winner finally gets her trip to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® Valeria “Eddye” Myers doesn’t answer phone calls if she isn’t certain who is on the other end, and as she waited in a long line at the bank on May 11, 2020, in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, a strange number came across her phone. She sent the… Oct 08, 2021 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Huntington Beach State Park nominated again in USA Today’s Best Park contest Once again, Huntington Beach State Park — one of the premier outdoor destinations along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® – is in the running for a USA Today/10Best nationwide contest to be named America’s Best State Park for RVers. The park, located in the Murrells Inlet area of the Hammock Coast, is one… Jun 21, 2021 0 Birding, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Fundraiser explores home gardens along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Celebrating springtime and new beginnings, participants of a recent Friends of the Waccamaw Library fundraiser had the opportunity to visit eight private gardens on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. The event raised over $9,000 that will benefit the Friends of the Waccamaw Library, for purchasing books for the library, as well… Jun 07, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Hopsewee Plantation, home of signer of the Declaration of Independence, open for tours Before there was a United States of America, there was Hopsewee Plantation. In fact, the birth of the nation and the historic estate, located near Georgetown, South Carolina, are forever intertwined because one of the original owner’s signature is found on the Declaration of Independence. Visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock… May 11, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
For visitors and locals, The Moveable Feast combines love of books with love of food Book enthusiasts who also enjoy a variety of delicious cuisine have an amazing opportunity while visiting South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. For more than two decades, the Moveable Feast has offered the best of both worlds: local, regional, and national authors speaking about their books, and local restaurants providing the best… May 04, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Ready, Set, Salute: Georgetown’s Front Street displays American pride Visitors to Front Street in historic Georgetown will be welcomed by a patriotic display of American flags outside most shops and restaurants. On May 1 at 2 p.m., business owners on Front Street in Georgetown will mount American flags in newly installed brackets. Members of the Georgetown County Chamber of… Apr 30, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All