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Early Myrtle Beach History and The WWII Years Trolley Tour

Early Myrtle Beach History and The WWII Years Trolley Tour

Overview

If you like history and want to know how Myrtle Beach was in the beginning and specifically during the years of the second world war, this trolley tour may interest you. It shares the city's origin story and tells what it was like to live there during WWII with U-boat threats off the coast and the arrival of German POWs. It makes stops at Myrtle Beach's first golf course, Pine Lakes International Country Club, and the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum. Guests gather in front of the Grand 14 Theater at The Market Common to begin boarding at 9:45 AM. The trolley is enclosed and climate-controlled. If you would like more of an introduction to the city's history, you may enjoy the Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music trolley tour. Both tours were created to compliment each other in order to give guests a more comprehensive look at Myrtle Beach's past. GUESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD FOR THIS TOUR. It is best that you book prior to the Monday before your desired tour.

City: Myrtle Beach

Wed 30 Apr

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Starting at $45.00

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Wed 30 Apr

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Two-hour narrated trolley ride around Myrtle Beach

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (42)

Wanderer12921918154

Feb 2024

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 🫡

Response from Host

Feb 2024

It is a joy to have history lovers like you on these tours. Thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.

Karen_A

Feb 2024

Wonderful tour with our tour guide, Katherine! She shares a wealth of knowledge and makes the tour fun. Would highly recommend the tour.

Response from Host

Feb 2024

That is so sweet of you to say. You were a fun group. It is a pleasure to share our history with folks like you. Thanks.

ellent253

Feb 2024

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.

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Thank you so much. It would be a delight to have you on the other tours. Yes, we definitely want guests to be aboard at 9:45. We look forward to seeing you in the future.