Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum & Education Center

04/22/2026

03/23/2026

Myrtle Beach residents in the BTW, Harlem and Carrie Mae Johnson neighborhoods...

You are invited and encouraged to attend the Monday, March 23, Neighborhood Watch meeting to hear from New Directions of Horry County and the organization's proposal to add a women's center and homeless shelter. The Myrtle Beach Police Department will also present public safety information.

The meeting is at 6 p.m., Monday, March 23, at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal Street.

03/13/2026

What a powerful and unforgettable time at our 20th Annual Black History Celebration!

For 20 years, this event has honored the strength, resilience, culture, and contributions of African Americans in our community and beyond. It was a beautiful evening filled with inspiration, fellowship, and pride.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and supported this meaningful celebration. Enjoy these highlights from a truly special night.

Honoring the past. Celebrating the present. Inspiring the future.

03/13/2026

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03/13/2026

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

For those who could not attend the Myrtle Beach Annual Black History Celebration on Saturday, the recorded event will be uploaded tonight at 6 PM. We encourage everyone to watch this uplifting and powerful celebration.

Charlie's Place Myrtle Beach

03/03/2026

The City of Myrtle Beach celebrated Black History Month at Mary C. Canty Recreation Center Saturday night!

The city's Neighborhood Services Department hosted the annual Black History Month celebration Saturday, Feb. 28. Attendees enjoyed food, live performances and fellowship while honoring Myrtle Beach's Black history.
This year is also the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center. The event highlighted the the “Triple Nines.” The Triples Nines stand for the nine former students from the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School, the first nine students who integrated Horry County Schools and the nine lives lost at Mother Emanuel A.M.E Church in Charleston.

03/02/2026

Need help filing your taxes? Help is available!

Need help filing your taxes?

Neighborhood Services Department partners with United Way Horry County to host Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) events at the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center. IRS certified volunteers can help you navigate filing your 2025 tax return on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 7. You can schedule an appointment by calling 2-1-1 or 866-892-9211.
This program is for individuals or families whose household income is below $67,000. If you are filing a married/joint tax return, both spouses must be present. Here's what you will need to bring:

- Photo ID
- Social Security cards for self and dependents (if applicable)
- All wage-determining statements (W-2, W-G, 1099-R, 1099R-Misc)
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (1099)
- Individual Tax payer Identification Number (TIN) and proof of foreign status (if applicable)
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and any dependents on tax return
- Economic Impact Payment and Child Tax Credit Letter from IRS (if applicable)
- A copy of last year's state and federal tax returns (if applicable)
- Proof of bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit
- Total amount paid for daycare provider and daycare provider's tax ID number (if applicable)
- Present forms 1095 A, B and C Health Coverage Statements

You can find more information at https://unitedwayhorry.org/myfreetaxes/.