Conway Hosts Tobacco Heritage Day to Honor Horry County Farm History
Tobacco Heritage Day at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway honored Horry County's agricultural past and childhood memories of farm life.
Why this matters locally
Tobacco farming formed the economic foundation of Horry County before tourism took off, and events like this preserve the personal stories and traditions of local farm families.
The L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway hosted Tobacco Heritage Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, bringing local residents together to celebrate the region's deep agricultural roots. For many who attended, the event was more than a history lesson; it served as a direct connection to their own childhoods spent working on tobacco farms across Horry County.
The annual event highlights traditional farming methods and honors the historical role tobacco cultivation played in shaping the Grand Strand's economy and rural culture long before the area became a major tourism hub.
Visitors spent the day reflecting on how farm life influenced family traditions and community life throughout Horry County, ensuring that the legacy of the local farming community continues to be passed down to younger generations.
Quick facts
- Event: Tobacco Heritage Day
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 1
- Location: L.W. Paul Living History Farm, Conway
Community brief · prepared from MyHorryNews / Myrtle Beach Herald material · original source
