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
Georgetown Post Office Honors Joseph Hayne Rainey Joseph Hayne Rainey isn’t finished making history in Georgetown, South Carolina. The historic Georgetown icon who was the first Black man ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives will now have his name on the U.S. Post Office in Georgetown. A large group gathered Nov. 9 in the city… Nov 09, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Noted historian Steve Williams continues quest to tell the whole Georgetown story Steve Williams was in the middle of a story, punctuating the already-lively conversation with historical tidbits and little-known trivia when he made a pivot. The Georgetown resident and dedicated historian needed to drive home a point. “Anybody can be great,” Williams said. “Anybody!” And he paused to reflect on civil… Oct 21, 2021 0 Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Explore county’s history along the beautiful 11-mile Plantersville Scenic Byway Adventurous visitors to Georgetown County, also known as South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, may be looking for something different – after enjoying the beaches, golf courses, shopping, and dining – like exploring more remote parts of the area. Well, a great option is the Plantersville Scenic Byway, an 11-mile-long route adjacent… Aug 02, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
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
For visitors and locals, The Moveable Feast combines love of books with love of food Book enthusiasts who also enjoy a variety of delicious cuisine have an amazing opportunity while visiting South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. For more than two decades, the Moveable Feast has offered the best of both worlds: local, regional, and national authors speaking about their books, and local restaurants providing the best… May 04, 2021 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Front Street in Georgetown Proudly Waves the American Flag Visitors to Front Street in historic Georgetown will be welcomed by a patriotic display of American flags outside most shops and restaurants. On May 1 at 2 p.m., business owners on Front Street in Georgetown will mount American flags in newly installed brackets. Members of the Georgetown County Chamber of… Apr 30, 2021 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Tours set to begin again at Georgetown’s Kaminski House Museum The front door to the Kaminski House will swing wide open on Tuesday, May 4, as the Georgetown museum resumes its daily tours after more than a year closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tours will be scheduled Monday through Saturday, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Advanced… Apr 21, 2021 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
