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I grew up in Myrtle Beach and have always been enthralled by its local history. It brims with fun, diverse, and often surprising stories that sometimes go back more than a century. Our visitors and residents over the years have included celebrities, military heroes and world-renowned artists who have left

Our 60 miles of Beaches are just the start... Myrtle Beach Group Tours offer endless opportunities to connect and explore! The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina is famous for its expansive sandy beaches and an even wider variety of entertainment options for groups. Create the perfect tour that offers

Michelle Obama grew up in Chicago, but would travel with her family to Georgetown, South Carolina ( https://www.historicgeorgetownsc.com/), each summer to visit her grandparents and other extended family members. Her dad’s parents were originally from Georgetown, but moved to Chicago in the 1930s when Georgetown’s economy offered few opportunities. It

Sandy Island is steeped in both history and mystery for many locals and is virtually unknown to Myrtle Beach area visitors. When my husband and I were first married, we’d take our boat down to Georgetown for the day via the Intracoastal Waterway. As soon as we passed what is

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (July 23, 2025) – The PGA TOUR’S ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will again be played in early May in 2026, with the competition dates set for May 7-10 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. The field size for the coming year will be slightly smaller, with

Area History A Guide to Myrtle Beach History and Local Folklore The Myrtle Beach area and the Grand Strand have a storybook history. Indeed, dozens of books have been written about long-lost indigenous peoples, colorful pirates, and roaming ghosts. But for the most part, these stories have been shared orally

Hobcaw Barony, owned by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation is a sixteen-thousand-acre wildlife refuge research reserve and historic plantation that makes a great day trip for those looking to relax on the south end of the Grand Strand of the Myrtle Beach area. Discover a rich diversity of every common

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (August 30, 2021) – Summer in Myrtle Beach, S.C. isn’t fading just yet and now is the perfect time to grab Summore season at The Beach while you still can! Visit Myrtle Beach encourages travelers to visit its 60 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline with a variety

There are a variety of itineraries offered by Tour Operators who bring their tour groups to the Myrtle Beach area to experience all that the area has to offer including exciting live performance theaters, delicious dining options, and of course the 60 miles of beautiful beaches. We look forward to

Shelia Thomas comes from a long line of entrepreneurs in the Myrtle Beach area, as her family has owned various businesses in downtown Myrtle Beach for years.From barber shops to restaurants, Shelia and her family know how to run it all – and how to make sure each customer feels

Ready For Adventure? Bring Your Motorcoach Tour to Myrtle Beach for A One-of-A-Kind Trip Your group will be talking about your motorcoach trip to Myrtle Beach for years to come. With 14 unique communities, more than 2,000 restaurants, and tons of amazing entertainment options, there are endless ways to plan

I can’t get enough of Myrtle Beach history. While I don’t have every local history book ever published in my possession, I have a lot. These books, documentaries and historical markers are my primary sources of information. However, my favorite way to learn about Myrtle Beach’s past is listening to

For Immediate Release: Contacts: Craig Smith, (843) 582-8824; [email protected] Marlane White, Visit Myrtle Beach, (843) 916-7295; [email protected] Chris Cox, PGA TOUR, (904) 607-9242, [email protected] MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Nov. 6, 2024)—Myrtle Beach Classic is thrilled to announce the launch of its official tournament logo and brand look in preparation for its

The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with the SCETV documentary, Pages of History: South Carolina History through the Charleston Newspaper. The Charleston Post & Courier was founded in 1803. Throughout its long history, this family-owned newspaper has served the low country, publishing news of war, fire, earthquake