The Fitzgerald Motel (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Listed in "The Negro Motorist Green Book", the Fitzgerald Motel was a safe place for African-American musicians to stay while performing in the Myrtle Beach area, where they often performed at Charlie's Place (part of the "Chitlin Circuit"). more.
Q & A with Frank Beacham, Writer and Media Producer, about Charlie’s Place in Myrtle Beach, SC
The once-segregated neighborhood in Myrtle Beach, “The Hill,” included the Fitzgerald Motel and the Charlie’s Place Super Club which resided on Carver Street. more.
Lowery’s Restaurant (Tappahannock, VA)
Lowery's Restaurant has been a favorite in Tappahannock, Virginia for over 75 years. more.
Red Truck Bakery & Market (Warrenton, VA)
The award-winning Red Truck Bakery resides in a renovated 1921 Esso Filling Station in the heart of historic downtown Warrenton, Virginia. more.
Who’s Driving This Thing?
For the past 20 years I’ve lived off Highway 17 in Charleston Co., SC. I’ve put more miles on US 17 than I’d dare calculate, but most of it has been on the same stretch of road. Then one day I thought about how foolish that was, and so here I am with US 17 Coastal Highway, LLC. Our mission is to promote the arts, culture, history and nature along the Highway 17 Corridor. You don’t have to look far to find the richness – you just need to slow down and pay attention.
This website is a work-in-progress so please don’t hesitate to contact me with suggestions. Hopefully after you stop by, you’ll also plan your next road trip down Highway 17 – you’ll love it, I promise.
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