Hopsewee Plantation’s New Museum Shares History of Enslaved Africans A tiny thimble once used by a young, enslaved girl greets visitors in the new Hopsewee Historical Museum. This small artifact, among hundreds of others, seems to encapsulate the reasons that Frank and Raejean Beattie decided to open this museum at Hopsewee Plantation, located south of Georgetown on South Carolina’s… Jan 05, 2024 0 Georgetown, 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
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
Fall events on the Hammock Coast® offer variety for whole family This fall is an exciting time to visit South Carolina’s Hammock Coast ®. Whether you enjoy live music, tasty cuisine, spooky tales or dressing up in your favorite costume, there is something for everyone to do here. Below are some of the best bets for events in the area. MURRELLS… Oct 11, 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