Conway, SC — The L.W. Paul Living History Farm will host its Annual Tobacco Heritage Day on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, offering visitors a look at one of Horry County’s most significant agricultural traditions.
For much of the 20th century, tobacco served as the primary cash crop for Horry County and the Pee Dee Region, sustaining many farm families across the area. Late summer marked the start of harvest season, when leaves were gathered and carried to the barn to be strung and cured, a labor‑intensive process that involved every member of the household, including children who passed leaves to the stringer.
During Tobacco Heritage Day, staff and volunteers will demonstrate traditional methods of gathering, hand‑tying, and stringing tobacco. Additional activities will highlight daily life on a working farm, including cooking on a wood‑burning stove and other seasonal chores.
The L.W. Paul Living History Farm is located at the corner of Highway 701 North and Harris Short Cut Road in Conway. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.
For more information, contact the L.W. Paul Living History Farm at 843.915.5321
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