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
Georgetown County Museum offers summer history series, including Revolutionary War talks Visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® who enjoy learning about history are in for a real treat at the Georgetown County Museum this summer. The Georgetown County Historical Society has planned a First Tuesdays Summer Speaker Series, which is free and open to the public. Topics include Gen. Marquis de… Jun 02, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
5 Reasons to Visit Tide to Table at Litchfield Inn The amazing oceanfront view from floor to ceiling is the first thing that you notice when you enter the elegant dining room of Tide to Table in the Litchfield Inn. However, that is only one of the reasons that it is a popular place to dine on South Carolina’s Hammock… May 20, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
New Runway Boosts Travel to the Hammock Coast Pilots of small passenger planes and private jets who are visiting South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® will soon have a smoother landing at the Georgetown County Airport. That’s because a secondary runway at the airport set to receive major reconstruction at the popular municipal airport. The reconstructed runway will provide a… May 05, 2025 0 Hammock-All
New Parking Expands Access to Bike the Neck in Murrells Inlet A new parking area on the south end of Highway 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, will allow even more people to use a bike path that runs all the way to Pawleys Island. County and state officials recently met with the public at the parking… May 05, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Vote Hammock Coast in SC’s Best Beach poll Once again three of the most popular beaches on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast – Pawleys Island, Huntington Beach, and Litchfield Beach – are in the running for a USA Today/10 Best contest to name the “Best Beach in South Carolina” for 2025. Can Pawleys Island earn a repeat title as… Apr 21, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
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
Best bets for Easter brunch and other festivities on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® One popular way to celebrate the spring season and the Easter holiday is to visit a restaurant for a tasty Easter brunch. Fortunately, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® offers several options for this special holiday tradition in restaurants from Garden City and Murrells Inlet to Pawleys Island and the historic city of Georgetown. Apr 03, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Garden City, Georgetown, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
