City in South Carolina, United States
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Georgetown, known for being a historic seaport, is nestled between Myrtle Beach and Charleston in South Carolina. It was established in 1732, making it the state’s third oldest city, behind Charleston and Beaufort. The waterfront city is inhabited by many museums, shops, restaurants, and historic attractions. It is best seen by walking and boat tours.
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Built in the early 1700s and overlooks Front Street and the Sampit River. It was the residence of three Georgetown mayors and named after one, Harold Kaminski. The inside of the museum includes much of the original flooring and molds, and it also houses many antiques as well as a store. Admission to this museum is only $5.
In the Old Market building, which is known by locals as the town clock because of the clock faces on all four sides of the bell tower. This museum focuses on telling the story of the rice culture in Georgetown through dioramas and films. This museum also contains a gift shop and just opened four permanent exhibits. These all tell stories on different influential parts of Georgetown’s past. The most interesting of these exhibits include one on Miss Ruby Forsythe, who was one of South Carolina’s great educators, and an exhibit on Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Congress.
Holds the stories of more than 300 years of Georgetown history. It includes artefacts from local Native American tribes, slave bills, plantation information, paper making tips from pine trees, and letters from Revolutionary War Patriots. This building has the heart and soul of Georgetown history and it would be tragic to miss it.
in the League of Historic American Theater listings. The box office was built for the 1987 movie Made in Heaven. It is now home to the Swamp Fox Players, a musical group that puts on plays in the historic building.
A historic rice plantation on the banks of the Black River. "The most architecturally intact rice plantation in the USA" is home to the only remaining winnowing barn in all of Georgetown, SC. Slave houses are still standing and being restored and converted into a museum.
Located on the Sampit River where the water is calm. It is only a boardwalk away from the historic district of Georgetown. This marina is surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and many other accommodations. It is equipped with a dock house, laundry facilities, restrooms, and showers.
Located on the coast of South Carolina, just minutes away from Georgetown. Hazzard Marina prides themselves on being a full service marine repair and refit facility, using modern techniques and skilled works.
The largest marina in the area, providing fuel, Wi-Fi, restrooms, clothes washing facilities, pump outs and a fish cleaning station.
The River Room has served delectable coastal-influenced fare to a tremendous following of loyal patrons since 1984. Moderately-priced lunch selections include World Famous Shrimp and Grits and crunchy Pecan Chicken Salad. For dinner, there's an extensive wine list to go with chef specialties such as Herb-crusted Grouper or McClellanville Crab Cakes.
The location inside an old bank exudes Southern charm and hospitable gentility. Rollin Local sports burnished wood, exposed brick walls, Oriental rugs, and gorgeous artwork. The food and wine match the romantic setting. Check out the former bank vault that is now a wine cellar. Though their food is expensive, these folks know how to make a mean meal worth the moola. Make a reservation! While the meals are upscale, about any manner of dress would work here except for t-shirts and flip-flops.
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