Local Historian Unearths Conway's Past

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Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC (1888PressRelease) December 05, 2014 - The newest title in Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series is Conway, by seasoned author, historian and former tour guide, Susan Hoffer McMillan. Being the sixth book that McMillan has completed with Arcadia Publishing, Images of America: Conway boasts more than 200 vintage images and spans seven decades with stories of the life, trials and triumphs of a beautiful southern region.

Conway, South Carolina has seen many changes over the years. Originally established as Kingston in 1732, it was later renamed in honor of local politician, Robert Conway. Featured in this title are historical homes, beautiful landmarks, hotels, motels, churches and schools. McMillan dug deep into the history of the town to uncover images and stories about the families of Buck, Beaty and Burroughs and the businesses that progressed from turpentine and timber to tobacco and tourism.

Join the author for her LAUNCH PARTY!
Where: Conway Visitor Center
903 Third Avenue, Conway, SC
When: December 9, 2014 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Papa's General Store
318 Main Street, Conway, SC
When: December 12, 2014 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

2015 Events
Where: Horry County Historical Society
606 Main Street, Conway, SC
When: January 11, 2015 at 3:00pm

Where: Myrtle Beach Stamp and Postcard Show at Clarion Hotel
101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
When: February 7, 2015 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and
February 8, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places. Discover more than 8,500 small towns and downtowns at http://www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Conway
by Susan Hoffer McMillan
Images of America Series
Price: $21.99
128 pages/ softcover
Available: December 8, 2014

Meet Susan Hoffer McMillan
Author of Conway
Susan Hoffer McMillan has combined her passion for collecting historic images with her dedication to researching their stories to produce six Arcadia Publishing titles about coastal South Carolina. Conway is her newest title, reflecting the small town charm of the pre-Revolutionary city where she has lived since 1971.

McMillan doesn't mind getting dirty in her pursuit of history; she has been the director of Waccamaw Archaeology Partnership since 2000, leading archaeological digs on Georgetown County rice plantations. Her excavation crew of retirees works part-time and is now in their third year of slave village excavations at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet.

McMillan has a journalism background and is a graduate and former trustee of Winthrop University with a master's degree from University of South Carolina. She has enjoyed a lifetime of volunteerism and is a former president of the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies and a former board member of the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation.

Now semi-retired, McMillan and her husband live in a century old home they recently restored in Conway. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.

What lasting impact do you hope your book will leave?
My hope is that this book reminds its readers of the generations who preceded them in making Conway a special place to live. We owe these earlier citizens much gratitude for our charming city with its historic downtown, beautiful parks and churches, and friendly people. This book is my gift of appreciation to all past and present citizens who helped Conway to realize its potential.

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