Two new Brookgreen Gardens exhibits honor Gullah Geechee culture
Showcasing aspects of the Gullah Geechee culture of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is the theme of two new contemporary art exhibits at Brookgreen Gardens. Visitors to Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet can now view these two exhibits in the Wall Lowcountry Center: “Black Southern Belles,” acrylic...
‘Daises’ of our lives: From ‘Gullah Gullah Island’ to ambassadors of African-American culture
Ron and Natalie Daise of Georgetown have served as ambassadors of Black history along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast for almost two decades. A look at the extraordinary lives and careers of Ron and Natalie is in order. [caption id="attachment_64309" align="alignleft" width="402"] This is the logo of the...
Pawleys Island named one of six ‘Incredible Places for U.S. Snowbirds This Winter’
A website with an international following has named Pawleys Island, one of the crown jewels of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, a top destination for travelers affectionately known as "Snowbirds." In an article by travel writer Jill Dutton and posted by TravelAwaits.com, Pawleys Island was named one...
What are the most scenic golf courses along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast?
[caption id="attachment_28506" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Pawleys Plantation boasts some of the best golf along the South Carolina coast. In fact, there are 13 courses along the Hammock Coast, located in Georgetown County between Myrtle Beach and Charleston.[/caption] South Carolina's Hammock Coast is home to 13 golf courses,...
Harvest Home Weekend event draws thousands for outdoor family activities
With fun, family-friendly activities spaced out over a large outdoor area, the Harvest Home Weekend festival at Brookgreen Gardens safely kicked off the fall season. Officials say about 4,000 people attended the event, held on Oct. 3 and 4. For those looking for fun things to...