Myrtle Beach is the heart of the Grand Strand, which encompasses more than 60 miles of coastline. Most people only think of Myrtle Beach as a great place to vacation or retire, but the region’s early history is fascinating and colorful. The first inhabitants of Myrtle Beach were the Waccamaw people. These Native Americans were living in the area long before European settlers arrived in the late 18th Century. The Waccamaw were a river dwelling people and were very adept at domesticating animals. History tells us that the Waccamaw produced cheese from doe’s milk, … [Read More...]
