February 2018
February 15, 2018
The Horry County Museum Quilt Gala has become a fixture on the Grand Strand. Started in 1994, the first Gala was held on the lawn of the Horry County Courthouse. Over the years the Gala has continued to grow and is now held at the Ocean Lakes Family Campground Recreation Center in […]
February 15, 2018
The monthly Active Adult Series at the Horry County Museum will continue on February 20th at 1:00 PM with a lecture on the history behind some of our local foods. Join us to learn about dishes like chicken bog, hog head cheese, and chitterlings. Where do they come from, and what exactly […]
February 7, 2018
The Horry County Museum and The AVX Foundation present a lecture by Robert Insley on Saturday, February 17th, on his book Renty’s Bell. Renty’s Bell is the story of an enslaved African American, Renty Tucker (1831-1913), who became a master builder, building among other notable structures, the most elaborate slave chapel ever […]
February 7, 2018
Enjoy a traditional music demonstration at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm on Saturday, February 17th. This presentation will feature various instruments found around the farm (like washboards, spoons and gourds) that could be used to help keep rhythm. The program will last from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM and is free […]
February 7, 2018
Horry County Museum Director Walter Hill will conduct a blacksmith demonstration at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm on February 17th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Hill, who has over twenty years of experience blacksmithing, will demonstrate traditional forging techniques for the public. The L.W. Paul Living History Farm re-creates life […]