Preserving African American History in Horry County, SC 

PRESERVE OUR HISTORY

WRHS seeks to engage the public to:

• Map African American sites throughout Horry County eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

• Nominate African American businesses for historical significance

• Collect stories of African American elders reflecting their early years living in Horry County

• Recommend African American organizations and legacies for historical significance.

WRHS serves to:

• Provide educational offerings for the educational organizations and the public

• Provide knowledgeable WRHS Members to serve as speakers and historians

• Encourage more opportunities for reflection on the impact of African American history in all our shared history

• Preserve African American history for future generations

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Photos courtesy of The State (SC) Newspaper Photograph Archive - Atlantic Beach, SC and private collections.