MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WPDE) — A historic farm in Horry County is entering a new chapter as the state takes on a larger role in preserving its legacy and expanding its educational mission.
South Carolina State University’s 1890 Research and Extension Program is now leading management of Freewoods Farm in Myrtle Beach, with a focus on continuing the farm’s agricultural future while protecting what the property represents and creating more opportunities for students and visitors.
Freewoods Farm is a 40-acre property that recreates life on Southern family farms that were established after emancipation, highlighting how agriculture and land ownership helped Black families build independence…