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
Patriotic events celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on the Hammock Coast With patriotic events like parades on land and water, live music concerts, fireworks, a laser-light spectacular and more, celebrating for the Fourth of July – and beyond – on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has a lot to offer. Below are seven of the best options in the area: Pawleys Island… Jun 09, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Garden City, Georgetown, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
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
Brookgreen Gardens lights up summer nights with stunning exhibition, music and cuisine Summer nights on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® are always extraordinary, but an exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens will add even more beauty to Southern nights on the coast. Brookgreen Gardens, the world-renowned sculpture garden located in Murrells Inlet, is once again showcasing an after-hours lighted art exhibition series titled “Summer Light:… May 15, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
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
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
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club 4th in USA Today ranking Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, one of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast’s most popular and most scenic golf courses, has placed 4th in a national ranking of “Best Public Golf Courses” in the United States. Part of the Hammock Coast Golf Trail, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club was one of 20… Apr 02, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Golf, Pawleys Island
