Nights of a Thousand Candles shining in national contest Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles is in the running again as one of 20 finalists for the 2022 USA Today/10 Best “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” contest. The winner of the contest will be determined by an online vote that runs through noon on Dec. 5. People can… Nov 16, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Find the 10 most-haunted places on the Hammock Coast For those seeking a chill and a thrill this Halloween season, Georgetown County, known as South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, offers a variety of spooky locations believed to be haunted by restless spirits. According to two of the area’s ghost tour guides — Christine Vernon of Murrells Inlet and Elizabeth Huntsinger… Oct 17, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
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
7 must-see places to visit this fall on the Hammock Coast If you are planning a fall escape to the Hammock Coast – something we highly recommend – here are seven things you should put on your to-do list. The weather along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is near perfect in the fall. The summer humidity recedes and with average high temperatures… Aug 31, 2022 0 Garden City, Georgetown, Golf, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Hundreds got into the swing of things for this year’s National Hammock Day They came from far and wide – one even from France – to celebrate National Hammock Day. Some were tourists to and some were residents of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. All of them came to celebrate a vibrant community with a name that invites rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Last month’s… Aug 02, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
Yeah, it’s August … but it’s time to buy tickets for Brookgreen’s holiday spectacular Well, the weather outside is … well, hot, humid and delightful. It’s summertime on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, after all. But, for just a moment, let’s think cool, blissful and Christmasy, shall we? Tickets are now on sale for Brookgreen Gardens’ award-winning, much-loved Nights of a Thousand Candles. If you… Aug 01, 2022 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Historic Georgetown a ‘hidden gem,’ says Southern Living Magazine People have been discovering Georgetown since its founding in 1792, and while much has changed since those early days, one thing has remained the same: plenty of Southern charm and hospitality are hallmarks of this gracious coastal community. That is certainly what Betsy Cribb discovered when she was assigned to… Jul 28, 2022 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
National Hammock Day celebration set at Litchfield Visitor Center It’s once again time to get in the swing of things for National Hammock Day, and where better to do that than South Carolina’s Hammock Coast? The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Hammock Coast will celebrate National Hammock Day with a four-hour event on Friday, July 22, from… Jul 15, 2022 0 Garden City, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island