Located in the Historic District of Georgetown, the Fannie Carolina House still stands tall today. In being the first beauty school in the area, this building housed talented and creative minds alike. From the Fan-O-Lin hair product to the motivation it gave all stylists, this house is a reminder of the efforts of those who were a part of it.
Attractions
West End Heritage Center
Fromerly the Dreamkeepers Center, this community center serves as a hub for the arts and congregation. It is currently operated by the Committee for African American History Observances. The center contains photographs, memorabilia, and videos are stored here where tourists can take in the past and wide range of displays.
Bethel AME Church
As becoming the first separate African American congregation started by Augustus T. Carr, Bethel AME Church stands as a beacon for hope and equality in the area. With a rich uproot and powerful reminder, today the site is still home to worshippers alike. Bethel AME also serves as a cultural research center and continues its mission for progression.
Georgetown Museum
From historical items to rare documents, the Georgetown Museum’s artifacts span from prehistory to the recent past. With its free admission and preservation of the past, tourists from everywhere can enjoy.
Georgetown Rice Museum
If you are in the Georgetown area, be sure to stop by to explore the success and process of the rice farming of the area. Also houses one of the best curated gift shops for Gullah artists and craftsmen in the area. From the Old Market to the Town Clock, these wonders will leave you amazed.
Freewoods Farm
Freewoods Farms gives the visitor an inside look on African American agriculture and rural farm life throughout the years. The story of the farm embodies the struggles and advances many African Americans went through during the years before and after emancipation. With the museum and added seasonal activities, people of all ages can enjoy and appreciate this step into the past.