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Craven’s Grant: Georgetown’s Next Crown Jewel of Waterfront Development

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Craven’s Grant aerial photo #1 in Georgetown, SC.

In 1663, Lord Craven, along with seven other lords proprietors, was rewarded a massive charter of land in return for his loyalty and fealty to England’s King Charles II. Craven’s grant, which stretched along the coast from North Carolina to Georgia, included a 140-acre plot that hugged the Southern banks of the Sampit River opposite from the port city of Georgetown, which was … [Read more...]

Bending With The Times: Georgetown Steel Mill Redevelopment to Revitalize Riverfront

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Photo of Georgetown, South Carolina. Photo courtesy of Paige Sawyer.

On Oct. 13, 1967, an article for a special edition of The Georgetown Times informed its readers that a German-based company called Korf Industries had chosen a 30-acre tract of land along the banks of the Sampit River as the site where it would develop the Georgetown Steel Corporation. The report stated that the $700,000 manufacturing facility would offer approximately 200 jobs … [Read more...]

Georgetown’s Transformation: Beyond the Steel Mill, Towards a New Future

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LOGO: Georgetown the Podcast. Georgetown, South Carolina including the Hammock Coast.

In the debut episode of Georgetown the Podcast, host Scott Richard welcomes Publisher Bill Macchio for an insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of Georgetown, South Carolina, a gem nestled along the renowned Hammock Coast. Scott and Bill reminisce about the days when Georgetown was primarily a point of passage for those journeying between the bustling … [Read more...]

Guardians of the Coast: Tour of Lighthouses

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Sunrise behind a coastal lighthouse

The Georgetown Lighthouse Built in 1801 out of cypress wood, the lighthouse on North Island guided passenger and trade ships from the Atlantic through Winyah Bay and into the thriving port city of Georgetown. When a hurricane ripped it apart in 1806, a second lighthouse was built in its place, this time with bricks and mortar. Completed in 1811, the 90-foot structure has … [Read more...]

EAT. PLAY. STAY. Guide to all things fun on the Hammock Coast

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EAT. PLAY. STAY. in the Hammock Coast graphic

It’s impossible to explore our neighboring Hammock Coast in just one day. The following tips will help with planning ahead for an unforgettable experience that might lead to an affinity with the area. If done right, a conversation with a local real estate agent about moving or purchasing a secondary home may ensue. Georgetown Eat A trip to Georgetown would not be complete … [Read more...]

Sunken History: Shipwrecks of Georgetown County

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The top of the Harvest Moon's smokestack is still visible in Winyah Bay at low tide.

Originally designed as a ferry to commute passengers up and down the coast of Maine and once a week into Boston, the steamship Harvest Moon was acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1864. Assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, the USS Harvest Moon prevented Confederate vessels from delivering supplies to the ports of Savannah, Charleston and Georgetown. Sabotage at … [Read more...]

Frozen in Time: Tour of Georgetown Museums

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Kaminski House Museum in Georgetown, South Carolina

What a treat that in neighboring Georgetown, we have access to five wonderful museums that honor our Lowcountry’s soulful history dating back to pre-colonial times. Gullah Museum Start at the Gullah Museum, located at 123 King St. Founded in 1997 by the late Bunny and Andrew Rodrigues, and now run by the four Rodrigues sisters Janette, Beatrice, Anna and Julia, the museum is … [Read more...]

Generational Gem: A Tribute to Georgetown’s Iconic International Paper Mill

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International Paper mill in Georgetown, SC

The exit to historic Georgetown is easy to miss, due in part to the smog created by the International Paper mill that looms over the port city. As a result, many travelers are unaware of the magical experiences Georgetown has to offer. Brimming with stylish cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, art galleries and five cultural museums along Front Street, Georgetown also boasts … [Read more...]

Georgetown’s Yuletide Tour of Homes: Strolling Through Time

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A yuletide wreath

When Kevin Jayroe, local realtor and chairman of Georgetown’s Architectural Review Board, and Trudy Bazemore, associate director of the Georgetown County Library, sat down for lunch at the Rice Paddy restaurant 23 years ago, they hatched an idea to create a holiday tour of homes as an event to raise funds for the library’s children’s area and its programs. Jayroe and Bazemore … [Read more...]

Holiday Fun at Kaminski House Museum

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Kaminski House Museum lit up outside with decorative lights.

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Sampit River behind Georgetown’s Front Street is the stately Kaminski House, built in the Georgian style sometime in the mid-to-late 1760s by successful merchant Paul Trapier. After Trapier gifted the home to his daughter, it traded hands many times until Harold and Julia Kaminski purchased the property in 1931. The son of a prominent … [Read more...]

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