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Burroughs Reveals Treasures of Little River Neck and Vicinity
 
North Myrtle Beach, SC:  North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum welcomes Ben Burroughs for a presentation on Treasures of Little River Neck and Vicinity, on Tuesday, April 15, at 10am.

During Ben's informative program, you'll learn some of the history of the region.  Who were the area's early settlers?  Who was William Waties and why is an island named for him?  What natural resources attracted settlers?  Who are the most famous, or infamous, visitors?  What war-time activities occurred here?

Conway-native Ben Burroughs has always been fascinated with local history.  After graduating from Clemson University he returned to Conway and eventually became Executive Director of the Horry County Historical Society.  Ben now serves as Director of the Horry County Archives Center (HCAC) at Coastal Carolina University*.  At HCAC, Ben works closely with Horry County Historical Society, Horry County Museum, and other local history-minded groups to identify significant historical material, preserve it, and make it accessible through digitization or as hard copies stored in the Center's research room. 

There is no charge for the program on Tuesday, April 15; however, space is limited.  Reserve your seat for Treasures of Little River Neck and Vicinity at 843.427.7668.  Program attendees receive $1 off the regular Museum admission following Ben's presentation.
 
Cut line:  The USS Maratanza participated in the blockade of Little River Inlet during the War Between the States.  Courtesy Library of Congress.
 
*About Horry County Archives Center at Coastal Carolina University
Established by the Horry County Higher Education Commission in 2006, Horry County Archives Center (HCAC) at Coastal Carolina University focuses primarily on researching the history of Horry County.  The Center also collects material related to the five surrounding counties in northeastern South Carolina which, along with Horry County, were once part of the old Georgetown Judicial District established in 1769.

The Center’s research room houses Kimbel Library’s long established “Waccamaw Collection,” an assortment of books covering the history of the Waccamaw River region, as well as recently purchased microfilm copies of historic land documents.  HCAC works on various projects of local historical interest and is available to support other departments within the University on projects relating to local history.  Additionally, HCAC seeks out privately held historic documents of regional interest and works to digitize the items. 
Community members are welcome to use HCAC's research room.  It is hoped that the resource will help residents and researchers gain a better understanding of the true history of the area and how it is interwoven into the history of our state and nation.