Myrtle Beach Military History Trolley Tour
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Myrtle Beach Military History Trolley Tour
By Myrtle Beach History Tours
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Ages 0-110, max of 66 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- The tour includes a one-hour narrated trolley ride with three stops. Each half of the guests will enjoy a catered reception and historical talk at Tupelo Honey either before or after the trolley ride.
- Start:
- 3042 Howard Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USAMeet at The Market Common (beside the airport between Hwy. 17 Bypass and Hwy. 17 Business also known as Kings Hwy.) in front the restaurant called Tupelo Honey
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 282985P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 66 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 282985P3
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- 3042 Howard Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USAMeet at The Market Common (beside the airport between Hwy. 17 Bypass and Hwy. 17 Business also known as Kings Hwy.) in front the restaurant called Tupelo Honey
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- Departure562676696820 contributionsLots of information in 2hrsVery informative host/creator of tour. We enjoyed all the sites and looking forward to reading the book she gifted everyone.Written August 28, 2024
- lindakerr80 contributionsHistory and music great tourReally enjoyed the your….got tons of information on the music and history of Mrs beach. Tour was 2 hrs, perfect amount, bud was clean, guide was super knowledgeable and we even got a free book. Price easy dry reasonable as it was 2 for 2 plus military discount. Well worth itWritten August 20, 2024
- Travelling20240 contributionsSuper impressiveI am not a native but I have been here 30 years. Yet I learned many things about Myrtle Beach that I didn't know and saw many places I had never been. Our guide Kathryn was amazing and I plan to do all the other tours. One thing, bring a jacket as the trolley was chilly!Written June 6, 2024
- patandeddie0 contributionsWon't do this again.Coach was uncomfortable, seats were hard. Everything that the narrator talked about, except for one, is no longer there. A lot of "there used to be"s and "the city knocked it down," The best part was Charley's Place, where many 50's and 60's famous music groups played. The actual venue wasn't there, but Charley's house was.Written May 8, 2024
- Lisa W0 contributionsTrolley ride where learning is funWhat a fun way to spend the morning. Very accommodating to my mom who was with us (91) with a walker. The driver helped her on and off and couldn’t have been nicer. The guide Kathryn was so knowledgeable about everything Myrtle beach! Love learning history of an area we are visiting and this was such a great way to learn all sorts of tidbits. We all highly recommend taking this tour. We will surely take one of the other 2 next time we are here. Even got a great book included! Thank you for everythingWritten April 2, 2024
- 638smf0 contributionsInformative, entertaining and engaging history tourThe tour was exceptionally well done. It was informative and entertaining, the route was interactive w/ enough stops to allow guests to move around and see subject matter up close. It will be a highlight of our trip.Written March 28, 2024
- rickc7120 contributionsGreat Tour - Great GuideFor those who are interested in history you will find an incredible researcher and tour leader in Kathryn Hedgepath. Kathryn doesn't merely lead the tour she captures the spirit of the times in her narration. She has personally researched the details of the trip distinguishing beliefs from facts. The stops are diverse and the untold history of Myrtle Beach is fascinating - with the stop at the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum a must in these times of heated political debate. A tour that both informs and makes you think about who is ally and who is enemy.Written February 23, 2024
- Wanderer129219181540 contributionsGreat Tour!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 🫡Written February 15, 2024
- ellent2530 contributionsExcellent! Will definitely book again!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.Written February 1, 2024
- gmca27290 contributionsGreat Must Take Tour!Great tour! Very informative, Kathryn knows her MB history! This was the 2nd tour we’ve taken with her and plan to take her other tours too!Written October 19, 2023
- dsfmicro0 contributionsEnjoyed the ocean and going back in time!We stayed at the Prince Resort and it was great to be so close to the beach. The pools are nothing special but you have almost no distance from the hotel to the waves. My husband and son played golf 2 days and I read and enjoyed the ocean. Our balcony could be accessed from the master bedroom and the living room and it was great to be able to sit with a cup of coffee in the morning and watch the sunrise. Sunset on the balcony was gorgeous, as well. We went to Medieval Times and had a blast! We weren't prepared to eat with our hands, but we managed! The performers stayed in character and did a great job. We plan to go back and take our grandsons on some future trip! We had a great trip and I will look at Prince Resort for accomodations, for sure!Written October 1, 2023
- docandjeff0 contributionsGreat tour!!My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. The stories were spooky and terrific. The stop at Brookgreen Gardens really made me want to visit next time I visit the area. We also stopped at the Hammock Shop. The hammock maker was awesome. Very personable. The stops were great but the stories were the star of the show. Thanks to all for a great time.Written September 17, 2023
- 309violets0 contributionsAn activity you don’t want to miss!!My childhood best friend and I traveled to South Carolina and were excited for this tour because we love pirates and ghosts! This tour was great! The trolley is so pretty Miss Kathryn was the tour guide and she was fantastic! A southern belle with extensive knowledge of the area and its stories! This activity is family friendly and a great experience, I’m so glad we did this! Thank you so much to Miss Kathryn who let us take beautiful photos on the back of the trolley, and thank you for teaching us a thing or two about Myrtle beach! If we’re ever back in the area we will return!Written September 14, 2023
- AWPAWPAKD0 contributionsBest 2 hoursMy parents and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour by Katherine. She was very complete and enthusiastic about teaching us about her town. My favorite parts were the history of the country singers and how they made it big and our visit to Charlie's Place that is now a historic marker. I would definitely do another tour with Katharine. The movie history book we received was so very informative. Best 2 hours of my day.Written August 3, 2023
- flo2200 contributionsAn enjoyable overview of Myrtle BeachWhen we travel we like taking bus tours to get an overview of the area we were in. Lucky for us, this tour was available in Myrtle Beach. In a 2 hour tour we were driven all over Myrtle Beach and got a good overview of the city, its place in history and in particular movies that were filmed there and music. (Admittedly we know little about music so that part was less interesting to us.) Catherine, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. The bus was comfortable. We even received a complimentary book authored by Catherine. An enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. The tour begins and ends at The Market Common, a shopping, dining and entertainment area, where it was easy to get lunch after the tour.Written July 16, 2023
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Corrie
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Highly recommend for US aviation history buffs, people interested in real estate development and local history. On the Socially distanced enclosed “trolley” you see remaining repurposed buildings from Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, make short stops at significant spots, finish with yummy food and fascinating slide show/talk by one of the A-10 pilots!
Written January 30, 2021
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Thank you so much for your recommendation. I especially appreciate that you highlight, not only that we cover military history, but it's impact on the development of Myrtle Beach as well.
Written January 31, 2021
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John M
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
The guest speaker, retired Ltd. Colonel Barton shared his experiences about the Myrtle Beach air base. The tour guide was also excellent and shared the history of the base.
Written February 12, 2022
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We are so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you for being a part of the experience and helping to keep the base’s history alive.
Written February 13, 2022
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SunshinePalace
Murrells Inlet, SC6 contributions
Apr 2020
Everything! The reception afterward was great...it was so nice to meet a person that was here during the WWII
Written March 6, 2021
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Thank you for being a part of keeping our local military history alive!
Written March 7, 2021
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timothyswiftca
Escondido, CA47 contributions
Jan 2021
Myrtle Beach Military History Trolley Tour,
We loved our tour of the old Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, which is now known as Market Common. Our tour guide was knowledgeable of the base’s rich history and passionate about relaying this information to the people on her tour. The tour consisted in two sections, a driving/walking tour, and a video presentation at Tupelo Honey restaurant.
I especially enjoyed driving through the base housing district seeing where the base personnel lived, which is still there today, and seeing some of the base aircraft on display in the outdoor area of Warbird Park, and a Army Corp Airfield that was used as a bombing and Gunnery range during WWII.
After the driving portion of the tour we went to the Tupelo Honey restaurant for the video presentation of the tour where we were served some delicious Southern appetizers and listened to a retired Air Force colonel that was part of the base history discuss the fascinating operation of the base from WWII to when it was closed down in March, 1993.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone that has an interest in the U.S. military, aviation, or learning more about the history of the Myrtle Beach area.
Tim & Angela
We loved our tour of the old Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, which is now known as Market Common. Our tour guide was knowledgeable of the base’s rich history and passionate about relaying this information to the people on her tour. The tour consisted in two sections, a driving/walking tour, and a video presentation at Tupelo Honey restaurant.
I especially enjoyed driving through the base housing district seeing where the base personnel lived, which is still there today, and seeing some of the base aircraft on display in the outdoor area of Warbird Park, and a Army Corp Airfield that was used as a bombing and Gunnery range during WWII.
After the driving portion of the tour we went to the Tupelo Honey restaurant for the video presentation of the tour where we were served some delicious Southern appetizers and listened to a retired Air Force colonel that was part of the base history discuss the fascinating operation of the base from WWII to when it was closed down in March, 1993.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone that has an interest in the U.S. military, aviation, or learning more about the history of the Myrtle Beach area.
Tim & Angela
Written January 23, 2021
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It means the world to all of us involved that you enjoyed this experience. Thank you for letting everyone know.
Written January 24, 2021
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Christine S
1 contribution
Jan 2021
Excellent tour. Our guide was terrific and the reception and speaker at Tupelo Honey was great. Highly recommend.
Written January 15, 2021
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Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to have you join us.
Written January 16, 2021
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Thomas S
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Oct 2019
Growing up in Myrtle Beach when the USAF base was an active military installation and being retired AF with 26 years of honorable service, I was very interested in the military history trolley tour. I was impressed with the historical information presented during the tour. Stop offs at War Bird Park getting to touch the AF air planes that served our nation at the former base and observing the redevelopment of the closed base was a highlight of the tour. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledge of the history of the base dating back to WWII and since its reactivation in 1954. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the tour to learn the history of the AF's presence in Myrtle Beach for almost 40 years.
Buddy Styers, Colonel, USAF, Ret.
Buddy Styers, Colonel, USAF, Ret.
Written September 30, 2020
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Thank you for your feedback and, more importantly, for your service. It was an honor to have you aboard.
Written October 1, 2020
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We will be having our WWII Navy reunion in Myrtle Beach the week of April 25th. We will be staying at a vrbo in North Myrtle Beach - probably 20 people. What is the possibility of picking us up there for the tour, and when you say catered event at Tupelo Honey, just what is that?
Written March 5, 2021
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