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Take in the history of the patriots Kaminski House Museum is opened the * South Carolina
TS & CUL TURE Plantation, one of the area’s grand and social events that feature fifth order Fresnel lens from the
and planters of Hopsewee
a popular venue for weddings
Maritime Museum. The glittering
Georgetown Lighthouse, on loan from
indigo and rice plantations that
Lowcountry charm and tradition.
prospered during the 18th and 19th
More of Georgetown County’s
the U.S. Coast Guard, is one of the
centuries. Thomas Lynch, Jr., South
museum’s showpieces.
early years are on view at * Prince
AR Carolina signer of the Declaration George Winyah Parish Church, used The West End Heritage Center
of Independence, was born here.
celebrates a distinctive community
continuously for worship services
At one time, Georgetown County since 1747. The church is open for in Georgetown with memorabilia,
produced more than half the rice self-guided tours Mon.-Fri. 1-3 p.m. A photographs and videos of many
crop of the entire United States. The year-long celebration of the 300th of the community’s notable citizens.
Rice Museum explores the history anniversary of the founding of the Howard High School, the city’s once-
of the rice culture through artifacts, Prince George Winyah Parish is taking all-black school, is featured prominently.
maps, dioramas and other exhibits. place in 2021. At the beginning of the state-
Just up the street from the Rice Nothing has influenced the life designated Plantersville Scenic
Museum, the * Kaminski House and culture of Georgetown County Byway, the *Plantersville Cultural
Museum is a must-see for history more than the sea. To preserve Center shines a light on the
buffs in search of Southern and promote the maritime history Gullah communities that formed
architecture and English and and heritage of South Carolina, in the Plantersville area of
American antiques. The lawn of the the Harbor Historical Association Georgetown County.
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*Brookgreen Gardens ARTS CULTURE HISTORY *Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church
1931 Brookgreen Dr. 300 Broad St., Georgetown, SC 29440
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 *Georgetown County Museum Hopsewee Plantation 843.546.4358 | pgwinyah.org
843.235.6000 120 Broad St., Georgetown, SC 29440 494 Hopsewee Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440 The Rice Museum
www.brookgreen.org 843.545.7020 843.546.7891 633 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440
*Pawleys Island Festival georgetowncountymuseum.com hopsewee.com 843.546.7423 | ricemuseum.org
of Music and Art The Gullah Museum *Kaminski House Museum *South Carolina Maritime Museum
843.626.8911 123-6 King St., Georgetown, SC 29440 1003 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440 729 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440
www.pawleysmusic.com 843.527.1851 843.546.7706 843.520.0111 | scmaritimemuseum.org
*Swamp Fox Players gullahmuseumsc.com KaminskiMuseum.org West End Heritage Center
710 Front St. *Hobcaw Barony & Discovery Center *Plantersville Cultural Center 1623 Gilbert St., Georgetown, SC 29440
Georgetown, SC 29440 22 Hobcaw Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440 7 Plantersville Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440 843.546.5685
843.527.2924 843.546.4623 843.591.3113 facebook.com/WestEndHeritageCenter
www.swampfoxplayers.com hobcawbarony.org thevillagegroup.org *Preferred Chamber Partner
WHILE IN GEORGETOWN Don’t Miss Our Museums!

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