Hands-on activities showcase farming techniques at Tobacco Heritage Day in Conway

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — History enthusiasts and families gathered at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway for the annual Tobacco Heritage Day, where they experienced the traditional methods of tobacco farming firsthand.

Tobacco, once the main cash crop for Horry County and the Pee Dee region, played a crucial role in providing income for families throughout the 20th century.

During the event, visitors engaged in hands-on activities such as gathering tobacco leaves, hand tying, and stringing tobacco…

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