Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
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1. Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
The true star of Archibald Rutledge's home (he was the poet laureate of South Carolina for 39 years until his death in 1973) may not be his 18th-century plantation house but the centuries-old Washington Oak in the yard, a now-massive tree saved by the first president. The mansion's exterior has been restored; cutaway sections in the finely crafted interior show the changes made through the centuries. There are walking trails and picnic areas on the grounds. You can also learn more about the slaves that toiled on the plantation, as well as freed people who made their homes in the area after empancipation.
1950 Rutledge Rd., McClellanville, South Carolina, 29458, USA843-546–9361Sight Details
Rate Includes: Mansion $10; grounds free, Grounds: Nov.–Mar., daily 9–5; Apr.–Oct., daily 9–6. Mansion tours: Fri., Mon. and Tues. 12 and 2; weekends 10, 12, and 2 -
2. Hobcaw Barony Visitors Center
This historic landmark was once the vast estate of the late Wall Street financier Bernard M. Baruch. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill came here to confer with him. A small interpretive center has exhibits on coastal ecology and history, with special emphasis on the Baruch family. There are aquariums, touch tanks, video presentations, and guided two-hour tours of the 16,000-acre wildlife refuge.
22 Hobcaw Rd., Georgetown, South Carolina, 29440, USA843-546–4623Sight Details
Rate Includes: Visitor center free; tours $30, Closed Sun., Weekdays 10–5; reservations necessary for tour -
3. Hopsewee Plantation
Built in 1735, this National Historic Landmark overlooks the North Santee River and is surrounded by moss-draped live oaks, magnolias, and tree-size camellias. The mansion has a fine Georgian staircase and hand-carved lighted-candle moldings. Tours focused on the lives of the enslaved people who worked here and the Gullah culture of their descendents occur Tuesday through Thursday and sweetgrass basket-weaving workshops are held on Thursday. The River Oak Cottage Tea Room on-site serves a full menu of Southern treats.
494 Hopsewee Rd., Georgetown, South Carolina, 29440, USA843-546–7891Sight Details
Rate Includes: $20, Closed Sun. and Mon., Mansion and grounds Feb.–Nov., Tues.–Fri 10–4, Sat noon–4; house tours on the hr; Dec. and Jan. by appointment. -
4. Kaminski House Museum
Overlooking the Sampit River from a bluff is this sprawling historic home (circa 1769) that's notable for its collections of regional antiques and furnishings and its Chippendale and Duncan Phyfe furniture, Royal Doulton vases, and silver. Events at the Kaminski House include summer outdoor concerts on the lawn.
1003 Front St., Georgetown, South Carolina, 29440, USA843-546–7706Sight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon.–Sat. 9–5; tours at 11 am, 1 or 3 p.m or by reservation -
5. Prince George Winyah Church
Named after King George II, this church still serves the Anglican parish established in 1721. It was built in 1737 with bricks brought from England.
300 Broad St., Georgetown, South Carolina, 29442, USA843-546–4358Sight Details
Rate Includes: Donations accepted, Sunday services year-round; Mar.–Sep. weekdays 12-3 -
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6. Rice Museum
A graceful market and meeting building in the heart of Georgetown, topped by an 1842 clock and tower, has been converted into a unique museum, with maps, tools, and dioramas that outline the history of rice in Georgetown. At the museum's Prevost Gallery next door is the Brown's Ferry river freighter, the oldest American-built water-going vessel in existence. The museum gift shop has local pine needle baskets, African dolls, and art (including baskets made from whole cloves), as well as South Carolina rice and honey.
633 Front St., Georgetown, South Carolina, 29440, USA843-546–7423Sight Details
Rate Includes: $7, Closed Sun., Mon.–Sat. 10–4:30 -
7. Wooden Boat Show
Each October, Front Street is transformed into a popular event where craftsmen showcase their works in the wooden boat exhibits. There's an intense boatbuilding competition (finished off by a rowing race on the river), kids' model-building contest, live music, and arts and crafts. All proceeds from the show are donated to the Harbor Historical Association's maritime museum.
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