Culture Abounds

The Rice Museum The Kaminski House

Even if you’ve spent your vacations along the Grand Strand for years, a trip to a local museum or a historical piece of land gives a fresh perspective and stirs your emotions while connecting you with the past.

While we agree that the beaches are outstanding, our marshes, rivers, and estuaries are some of the most unique on the East Coast, and a trip to Hobcaw Barony will give you a new respect for our amazing tidal waters. The foundation’s primary mission is to conserve the land’s unique natural and cultural resources for research and education. Discover all 16,000 acres of history and ecology by reserving your spot on one (or more) of their many illuminating tours.

Step back in time to Hopsewee Plantation on the North Santee River and experience life on a typical low country rice plantation in the 18th century. The Rice Museum on Front Street in Georgetown is located in the historic clock tower and explores the area’s fascinating rice culture. The Georgetown County Museum highlights nearly 300 years of local culture, and The Kaminski House, built

in the late 1700s, features a large collection of fine antiques and still has many of the original floors and moldings.

In Conway, learn about Horry County history at The Horry County Museum, and while you’re visiting this historic riverfront city, take a walking tour and learn more about our county seat. Be sure to explore the local art scene in Conway. The downtown area has wonderful galleries and events throughout the year. An afternoon or evening enjoying a cultural arts performance is a pleasure to be savored. Coastal Carolina University in Conway has a full calendar of events from September through May. In fall and winter, The Franklin

G. Burroughs and Simeon

B. Chapin Art Museum, an off-the-beaten-path treasure of Myrtle Beach hosts special exhibits and events, as well as fascinating permanent collections.

Maybe theater arts are your favorite? Community theaters along the Grand Strand produce quality plays and musicals. The Strand Theatre in Georgetown and Theatre of the Republic in Conway produce dynamic shows and use their “dark” nights to show classic and independent films. Enjoy the Grand Strand’s cultural arts!