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SUMMARY:Free Children’s Program at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 3rd\, for a free 30 minute activity at the Farm! Parents can sign children up for a half hour session between 9 AM-11 AM. Group sizes will be limited. Children will learn about the different states of matter for water\, and evaporation and absorption. Children will also use dyed water to create lasting designs on paper once the water evaporates! \nFor information about available times and to register\, contact Marian Calder at 843-915-7861 or email calder.marian@horrycountysc.gov . Available sessions are 9\, 9:30\, 10 or 10:30\, please specify which session you would like upon registering. \nThe L.W. Paul Living History Farm is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 9 AM-4 PM and is located at 2279 Harris Short Cut Road\, Conway\, SC 29526.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/free-childrens-program-at-the-l-w-paul-living-history-farm-59/
LOCATION:L.W. Paul Living History Farm\, 2279 Harris Short Cut Rd\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Robertson Huntsinger as Eliza Lucas Pinckney
DESCRIPTION:The Horry County Museum presents a program by historic reenactor Elizabeth Robertson Huntsinger on Eliza Lucas Pinckney on Saturday\, May 3rd\, at 1:00 PM. Eliza Lucas Pinckney lives on in the history the experimentation and fruition of her many self-described “schemes.” This program follows Eliza through her life-long innovation both botanical and personal – and always for South Carolina. Eliza was very musical\, so her life must be shared with a bit of live music too! \nElizabeth Robertson Huntsinger is the author of Ghosts of Georgetown\, Georgetown Mysteries & Legends and two mysteries – Waterline and soon-to-be-published South Island Road. She loves portraying Eliza Lucas Pinckney and following in Eliza’s many “schemes.” Her most recent is the latest in a series of ‘Tea With Eliza Lucas Pinckney’ at Hampton Plantation. Huntsinger lives in Georgetown with her husband Lee. Her walking tour\, Ghosts of Georgetown Lantern Tours\, is in Georgetown’s waterfront Historic District. She also conducts a ghost tour and historic house tours at Hopswee Plantation. \nThe program is free to the public and will be held in the Museum’s McCown Auditorium located at 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC 29526. For more information\, call 843-915-5320 or email hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov. To view a full list of scheduled programs\, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/elizabeth-robertson-huntsinger-as-eliza-lucas-pinckney/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T130000
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SUMMARY:Men of Honor: Freddie Stowers & Alvin York
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Men of Honor: Freddie Stowers & Alvin York. This film follows the stories of two Medal of Honor recipients from World War I\, Freddie Stowers\, and Alvin York. Stowers\, a native of South Carolina\, was a corporal and squad leader who was killed in action while leading an assault that helped to break the German line in northern France. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1991\, and became the first African-American soldier to receive the award in World War I. Also a corporal in the US Army\, Alvin York went from being a conscientious objector to war hero when he captured more than one hundred German prisoners of war in combat. \nThe film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM\, Wednesday\, May 7th\, at the Horry County Museum\, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. \nThe Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2025. For a list of films\, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information\, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/men-of-honor-freddie-stowers-alvin-york-5/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043318
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SUMMARY:Free Children’s Program at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 10th\, for a free 30 minute activity at the Farm! Parents can sign children up for a half hour session between 9 AM-11 AM. Group sizes will be limited. In this session\, children will meet the Marsh Tacky\, South Carolina’s official Heritage Horse. Colin Drew with the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association will share information about this endangered horse breed and its importance in South Carolina’s history.\nFor information about available times and to register\, contact Marian Calder at 843-915-7861 or email calder.marian@horrycountysc.gov . Available sessions are 9\, 9:30\, 10 or 10:30\, please specify which session you would like upon registering.\nThe L.W. Paul Living History Farm is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 9 AM-4 PM and is located at 2279 Harris Short Cut Road\, Conway\, SC 29526.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/free-childrens-program-at-the-l-w-paul-living-history-farm-62/
LOCATION:L.W. Paul Living History Farm\, 2279 Harris Short Cut Rd\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T130000
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SUMMARY:Sawgrass to Perform Bluegrass Concert at the Horry County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Horry County Museum presents a free traditional bluegrass concert by Sawgrass on Saturday\, May 10th\, at 1:00 PM. A tribute to local luthier\, the late Jennings Chestnut will also take place before the performance. \nSawgrass was formed in 1998 by founding member Jody Harrison\, whose vision and passion shaped the band’s distinctive sound. The current lineup features Rich Viso\, affectionately known as “Dr. Banjo\,” who has been with the band for 15 years\, and the multi-talented Corey Merchant\, who plays bass and serves as the band’s sound and audio engineer. \nIn 2024\, the band welcomed Corey Anderson\, whose exceptional vocals bring a dynamic new element to the group. Anderson’s voice is a true hidden gem\, adding rich depth and emotion to Sawgrass’s performances. Also joining the band is Jenni Lyn Gardner\, a Grammy-nominated musician with a distinguished international touring career and a deep history of music diplomacy. Jenni Lyn brings a wealth of experience\, passion\, and authenticity to Sawgrass. \nOver the years\, Sawgrass has become a fixture in the bluegrass community. Their monthly residency at Chanti’s Pizza\, a beloved local venue in downtown Conway\, deepens their ties to the local music scene. With their energy\, originality\, and commitment to bluegrass\, Sawgrass remains a prominent and respected presence in the region’s musical landscape. \nThe program is free to the public and will be held in the Museum’s McCown Auditorium located at 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC 29526. For more information\, call 843-915-5320 or email hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov. To view a full list of scheduled programs\, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/sawgrass-to-perform-bluegrass-concert-at-the-horry-county-museum/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T130000
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SUMMARY:War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator. This film tells the story of three American pilots who flew with the Royal Air Force during World War I. The film chronicles the exploits of John Grider\, Elliott White Springs\, and Larry Callahan\, all known as the “Three Musketeers”. War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator was originally published after World War I and became a bestseller. It was assumed that the diary was written and kept by Grider\, the only member of the trio to be killed in action. However\, it was later discovered in 1959 that Springs\, who later became president of Spring Cotton Mills\, Inc. and founder of Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach\, SC\, wrote and published the work in memory of his friend and other pilots who had died in the war. \nThe film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM\, Wednesday\, May 14th\, at the Horry County Museum\, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. \nThe Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2025. For a list of films\, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information\, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/war-birds-diary-of-an-unknown-aviator-5/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043318
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SUMMARY:Free Children’s Program at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 17th\, for a free 30 minute activity at the Farm! Parents can sign children up for a half hour session between 9 AM-11 AM. Group sizes will be limited. Children will make seed balls. These special seed packages can be thrown anywhere and are packed with seeds that will help attract pollinators. \nFor information about available times and to register\, contact Marian Calder at 843-915-7861 or email calder.marian@horrycountysc.gov . Available sessions are 9\, 9:30\, 10 or 10:30\, please specify which session you would like upon registering. \nThe L.W. Paul Living History Farm is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 9 AM-4 PM and is located at 2279 Harris Short Cut Road\, Conway\, SC 29526.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/free-childrens-program-at-the-l-w-paul-living-history-farm-60/
LOCATION:L.W. Paul Living History Farm\, 2279 Harris Short Cut Rd\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Vietnam War in Historical Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Horry County Museum presents a program on the Vietnam War by Coastal Carolina University History Professor John Navin on Saturday\, May 17th\, at 1:00 PM. Dr. Navin will discuss circumstances and events that led to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. He will describe political conditions\, military strategies and major combat operations\, the experience of soldiers and civilians\, the role of the media\, the rise of a powerful anti-war movement\, the politics of withdrawal\, and the war’s legacy. Veterans are especially invited to participate and to contribute to the discussion. \nJohn J. Navin is a professor of history at Coastal Carolina University\, where he teaches American history. He holds a master’s degree in American studies from Boston College and a Ph.D. in history from Brandeis University. Dr. Navin is the author of The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina\, 1670-1720 (University of South  Carolina Press\, 2020). \nThe program is free to the public and will be held in the Museum’s McCown Auditorium located at 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC 29526. For more information\, call 843-915-5320 or email hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov. To view a full list of scheduled programs\, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/the-vietnam-war-in-historical-perspective/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:Soldier Stories: Valor in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Soldier Stories: Valor in Vietnam. This locally produced film chronicles the common experiences of Americans in uniform during the Vietnam War through historic combat footage\, period photography\, and personal commentary by local Vietnam veterans and others.    \nThe film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM\, Wednesday\, May 21st\, at the Horry County Museum\, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. \nThe Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2025. For a list of films\, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information\, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/soldier-stories-valor-in-vietnam-4/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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SUMMARY:Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 Memorial Day Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Veterans of the American Armed Forces\, active-duty military\, and the general public are invited to the 2025 Memorial Day Tribute at 2 p.m. on Monday\, May 26th in McCown Auditorium at the Horry County Museum in Conway. The event is sponsored by Goldfinch Funeral Home\, the Horry County Museum\, HTC\, and the United Bank Center for Military & Veteran Studies at Coastal Carolina University.\n“Veterans Day honors our military veterans\, Armed Forces Day honors active-duty military\, and Memorial Day honors those Americans in uniform who sacrificed their lives for our country\,” said Walter Hill\, who is director of the Horry County Museum. “The annual Memorial Day Tribute is an event that enables all of us to take a moment and gratefully reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”\nThe 2025 Memorial Day Tribute at McCown Auditorium is designed to honor Americans in uniform of all ages who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country\, and will include a moment of silence\, presentation of the national colors by a color guard\, live patriotic music\, and recognition of veterans by service branch and era. It also includes the screening of a new and locally produced documentary film: The Golden Boys: Heroism & Heartbreak in World War II America\, which chronicles the story of the Norton twins of Horry County\, who sacrificed their lives as bomber pilots in Europe during World War II.\n“The story of “Hoagie’ and ‘Whack’ – the Norton twins — is remarkable and very inspiring\,” said Rod Gragg\, who is the film’s producer. “It is a fitting reminder of the sacrifices made by American military personnel for our country\, and underscores the truth of the honored saying – ‘Freedom is not free.’”\n“We invite the general public to join veterans and active-duty military at the 2025 Memorial Day Tribute\,” said Meghan Hayden\, the president of Goldfinch Funeral Home. “It’s a meaningful way for us to remember those in uniform who gave all on our behalf\, and it gives us an appropriate opportunity to express our gratitude to our veterans and active-duty military for their service.”\nSeating at the 2025 Memorial Day Tribute will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. McCown Auditorium and the Horry County Museum are located at 805 Main Street in Conway. Admission to the event is free of charge. \n \nThe Golden Boys: Heroism & Heartbreak in World War II America\, which chronicles the story of twin brothers from Horry County during World War II\, will be presented at the 2025 Memorial Day Tribute on Monday\, May 26 at 2 p.m. in McCown Auditorium at the Horry County Museum in Conway. The free event will also feature recognition of local veterans\, patriotic music\, and presentation of the colors. (Photo courtesy of the Horry County Museum)
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/2025-memorial-day-tribute/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T130000
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SUMMARY:Back to the Battlefield: Remembering D-Day
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Back to the Battlefield: Remembering D-Day. This locally produced film follows the late Mike Fitch of Conway\, an 89 year-old D-Day veteran\, as he returned to Omaha Beach in France for the first time since landing as an American combat soldier on June 6\, 1944. Attached to the 116th Regimental Combat Team on D-Day\, Fitch landed in the second wave of American troops on Charlie Sector\, which was one of “Bloody Omaha’s” deadliest landing sites. \nShot on location in France\, Back to the Battlefield leads the viewer through the beaches\, battlefields\, hedgerows and villages of modern Normandy. Enhanced by historic newsreel footage\, the one-hour documentary chronicles the dramatic story of D-Day as retold on-the-scene by Fitch\, a World War II combat veteran whose vivid memories give viewers a unique you-are-there exposure to the world-changing events of D-Day. \nThe film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM\, Wednesday\, May 28th\, at the Horry County Museum\, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. \nThe Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2025. For a list of films\, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information\, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/back-to-the-battlefield-remembering-d-day-2/
LOCATION:Horry County Museum\, 805 Main Street\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T110000
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SUMMARY:Free Children’s Program at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 31st\, for a free 30 minute activity at the Farm! Parents can sign children up for a half hour session between 9 AM-11 AM. Group sizes will be limited. In this session\, we’ll celebrate the warmer weather with a fun\, and tasty\, science experiment by making ice cream in a bag. \nFor information about available times and to register\, contact Marian Calder at 843-915-7861 or email calder.marian@horrycountysc.gov . Available sessions are 9\, 9:30\, 10 or 10:30\, please specify which session you would like upon registering. \nThe L.W. Paul Living History Farm is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 9 AM-4 PM and is located at 2279 Harris Short Cut Road\, Conway\, SC 29526.
URL:https://www.horrycountymuseum.org/event/free-childrens-program-at-the-l-w-paul-living-history-farm-61/
LOCATION:L.W. Paul Living History Farm\, 2279 Harris Short Cut Rd\, Conway\, SC\, 29526\, United States
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