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
Rice Museum puts focus on Lowcountry landscapes in new photography exhibit A new photography exhibition, titled “Marshes and Mansions,” showcases the breathtaking landscapes and architectural wonders of the Lowcountry will be on display at the iconic Rice Museum in historic Georgetown. The exhibit, which held an opening reception Aug. 17, will be on display at the museum, located at 633 Front… Aug 20, 2024 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Rice Museum showcasing annual Watercolor Society Show through August 3 Art enthusiasts, collectors, and the general public are invited to experience an art exhibition that showcases culture and creativity at The Rice Museum in Georgetown on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®. The Rice Museum’s Prevost Gallery will is hosting the Georgetown County Watercolor Society‘s Annual Show, a unique exhibition that showcases… Jun 11, 2024 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
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
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
