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L.W. Paul Living History Farm

Located north of Conway on U.S. 701, the L.W. Paul Living History Farm is reconstruction of an active, restored, small, family farm common to the South between 1900 and 1955.

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L.W. Paul Living History Farm
2279 Harris Shortcut Road, Conway, SC 29526
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Web Site: www.horrycountymuseum.org/farm.asp
Phone: 843-915-5320
Email: HCGmuseum@horrycounty.org
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Site Description
The L.W. Paul Living History Farm, located north of Conway on U.S. 701 at Harris Shortcut Road, is a reconstruction of a Southern, family farm, typical of the era between 1900 and 1955. Seasonal activities include plowing with a team of mules, smoking hams, making lye soap, grinding grits, canning vegetables, setting and cropping tobacco, blacksmithing, feeding livestock, milking cows and harvesting row crops.

A branch of the Horry County Museum, the L.W. Paul Living History Farm is designed to provide visitors with a hands-on exposure to the Southern, small-farm lifestyle common in the first half of the 20th century. Events at the farm are seasonal and visitors are encouraged to check the Horry County Museum website link above for current activities.
Access and Admission
Site Access: Public
Access Description: Tues - Sat: 9am to 4pm
Average Viewing Time: 1 - 2 Hours
Ownership: Public / Horry
Tours and Events
Guided Tours: Yes
Group Tours Yes - PLease call 843-365-3596 to schedule tours.