May 2016

May 31, 2016

‘Fessa John Hook to give presentation on the Shag dance at Horry County Museum

The Horry County Museum and The AVX Foundation present a lecture by ‘Fessa John Hook. ‘Fessa Hook will be speaking on, and demonstrating moves from, the South Carolina State Dance, the Shag, on June 11, 2016. The first time John Hook saw the Shag it was love at first sight. As a […]
May 26, 2016

Mary Battle to speak on The Lowcountry Digital History Initiative

The AVX Foundation and the Horry County Museum present a free lecture by Mary Battle on the Lowcountry Digital History Initiative on June 4, 2016 at the Horry County Museum. The Lowcountry Digital History Initiative (LDHI) is a digital public history project hosted by the Lowcountry Digital Library (LCDL) at the College […]
May 10, 2016

Traditional Music at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm

Experience life on the “one horse family farm” in Horry County from 1900-1955. On May 21, 2016, Farm staff and volunteers will demonstrate and describe how Bluegrass and traditional music and instruments evolved in the 20th century. This demonstration will feature live music with acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, slide guitar, and […]