Myrtle Beach History: WWII Trolley Tour Experience
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35 Ratings
Myrtle Beach
Delve deeper into Myrtle Beach's history during WWII with this engaging trolley tour. Learn about U-boat threats, German POWs, and more. Book your tour now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Myrtle Beach - Our first stop will be at one of Myrtle Beach’s oldest and most beautiful locations, the Pines Lakes International Country Club. Restrooms will be available for your convenience.
- Myrtle Beach - Our second stop will be at The Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum. A recreation of the original school that was once located across the street from it, the museum conveys the history of education in Myrtle Beach for African-Americans from the 1930s to the 1960s.
What's Included
- Two-hour narrated trolley tour of Myrtle Beach.
Additional Information
If you’re well-versed in Myrtle Beach’s overall history but wish to probe into the city’s early existence, particularly during the World War II era, this trolley tour could pique your interest. It divulges the genesis of Myrtle Beach and narrates life there amidst U-boat dangers along the seascape and the influx of German Prisoners of War. The tour includes stops at Pine Lakes International Country Club, Myrtle Beach’s inaugural golf course, and the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum. Participants gather in front of the Grand 14 Theater at The Market Common, with boarding starting at 9:45 AM. The trolley is fully enclosed with air conditioning. For a wider exposure to the city’s history, you might find the Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music trolley tour enjoyable. These tours are designed to complement each other and provide visitors with an exhaustive exploration of Myrtle Beach’s history. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 3 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Location
Myrtle Beach
Meet at The Market Common (beside the airport between Hwy. 17 Bypass and Hwy. 17 Business also known as Kings Hwy.) in front of the Grand 14 Cinemas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(35 Ratings)
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638smf
Mar 28, 2024
Informative, entertaining and engaging history tour - The tour was exceptionally well done. It was informative and entertaining, the route was interactive w/ enough stops to allow guests to move around and see subject matter up close. It will be a highlight of our trip.
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Kathleen_h
Mar 25, 2024
Fabulous Tour - Don't miss it - The History Tour was amazing and our guide was the best we have ever had. She exploded with her in-depth knowledgeable. We learned so much in the 2 hour tour.
I would recommend to all who visit Myrtle Beach.
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Teresa_k
Feb 29, 2024
Glad we decided to do this tour. ❤️ - Really enjoyed hearing and seeing all the history of Myrtle Beach. The trolley was very comfortable and perfect for viewing everything.
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Rickc712
Feb 23, 2024
Great Tour - Great Guide - For those who are interested in history you will find an incredible researcher and tour leader in Kathryn Hedgepath. Kathryn doesn't merely lead the tour she captures the spirit of the times in her narration. She has personally researched the details of the trip distinguishing beliefs from facts. The stops are diverse and the untold history of Myrtle Beach is fascinating - with the stop at the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum a must in these times of heated political debate. A tour that both informs and makes you think about who is ally and who is enemy.
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Christine_k
Feb 22, 2024
Outstanding history tour of Myrtle Beach - Our guide’s knowledge was exceptional! She keep the tour very interesting. Well worth your time and money.
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Diane_d
Feb 16, 2024
History tour - Thumbs Up! - We liked visiting some historical sites; the Colored School narrator was so passionate about the school, the people who influenced him and all of the kids who attended. I also remember sitting in desks like that when I attended a one-room school house in PA. Good visit!
The info about WWII prisoners of war, their impact on local economy and their realization about USA was a great history lesson! The guide knew her stuff and we liked that.
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Wanderer12921918154
Feb 15, 2024
Great Tour! - Excellent presentation and lots of great historical details. Very impressed with the presenter's extensive research and gained knowledge about the local history. This is one tour for the history books 🫡
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Karen_a
Feb 15, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - Wonderful tour with our tour guide, Katherine! She shares a wealth of knowledge and makes the tour fun. Would highly recommend the tour.
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Ellent253
Feb 1, 2024
Excellent! Will definitely book again! - Led by a true historian, this was one of the best historical tours I have taken. There was a true excitement about the topic and so throughly researched..
I would offer a suggestion to be at the pickup at 9:45. It wasn’t clear from the information I received.
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Peter_t
Feb 1, 2024
Fun on the trolley - Love the whole trip it was a great way to spend a few hours see and hearing about the history of Myrtle Beach
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