Georgetown County, South Carolina, has long been a popular destination. Situated at the confluence of five major rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, the area's rich natural resources provided abundant food and shelter for Native Americans.

The area also attracted early European explorers. Following an ill-fated Spanish settlement in 1526, the British settled 'George Towne' in the 1700's. During the American Revolution in the late 1760's, one of the County's native sons, General Francis Marion, the 'Swamp Fox', tormented British troops holding George Towne.

Following the Revolution, Georgetown County became the leading rice producer in the New World. Its many black-water rivers once flooded and nurtured the fields that made the commercial production of rice possible in the early 1800's. These rivers also formed a seaport that opened the market for slaves brought from West Africa to work the rice fields.

Today, the rivers still flow, but the rice field dikes are broken and the slaves' songs are silent. Yet, their descendants are still living and working here, contributing heavily to the local economy. They also have not forgotten their African traditions. The Gullah language is still spoken and the oral traditions of story telling by local griots have kept their roots fresh over the years.

Explore your heritage. Come, hear the words and listen to the stories. Stay and experience the places, the traditions and the feelings that have transcended time in Georgetown County.

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Time to Head for the Beach
The surf is warm and the ocean breezes are beckoning! Pack that sunscreen and come on down! Geor getown County's beaches have welcomed generations of families every summer for years.....and now is the time to make your family tradition. From beach houses to sprawling resorts, we have it all! Check out the specials that are offered throughout this site and be sure to review the events that are in the area. Helpful planning information is right here and we are waiting on you!


Make Plans to Attend the 20th Annual Harborwalk Festival on June 23
Food, fun and great entertainment await you at the 20th Annual Harborwalk Festival. This annual event is fun for the entire family...so don't miss it! 


Brookgreen Garden's Offers Cool Summer Evenings
June 20 marks the beginning of the Cool Summer Evenings at beautiful Brookgreen Gardens.  Enjoy a stroll in the evening when the sun is on its way down.