Immediate Release

 

December 22, 2009

 

Murrells Inlet, SC- History Excursions This Winter at Brookgreen Gardens!

 

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 12 noon from January 3 – March 4

Travel on the Trekker down back roads and explore some of the cemeteries, the Silent Cities at Brookgreen. Walk with an interpreter through former slaves and plantation owners’ graveyards and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origin. This is a two-hour excursion. Tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission and must be purchased at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Reservations are accepted. In January, the excursions begin at 12 noon. In February and March, the excursions are offered at 10 a.m. and at 12 noon. This is a two-hour excursion and tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission. Call (843) 235 – 6000 for reservations.

Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark and non-profit organization, is located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and is open to the public daily. For more information, consult our web site at www.brookgreen.org or call 843-235-6000.