Atlantic Beach is a colorful, historic and growing town in Horry County, South Carolina. The community is filled with historic beach side cottages, well preserved mid to late nineteenth …

Town of Atlantic Beach! In the early 1930s, Atlantic Beach was formed as a vacation getaway for black families nicknamed “the Black Pearl”, it became a popular vacation destination as black …

Atlantic Beach, a fully segregated beach community with physical barriers on its northern and southern borders, grew and flourished becoming one of the most popular vacation destinations …

Atlantic Beach, South Carolina is a small but historically significant coastal town located between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach along the Grand Strand. Often referred to as “The Black …

A prestigious Black-tie event is set to take place in support of the Atlantic Beach South Carolina Gullah Geechee Festival, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Gullah …

During the 1960s and 1970s in the thick of segregation, many of the Black motorcyclists – having been turned away from Harley Davidson Week – turned to Atlantic Beach because it was the …

Established in 1934 by Gullah-Geechee descendants during the era of segregation, Atlantic Beach became a cherished haven for African American families, offering a welcoming seaside …

Museum Technical Assistant, Abigail Geedy, gives an overview of the acquisition and early history of Atlantic Beach, aka the "Black Pearl" of South Carolina. This beachfront town has been …

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Atlantic Beach Police Department Chief's Message I am honored to serve as your Interim Chief of Police and want to take a moment to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, …