Georgetown Wooden Boat Show (Georgetown, SC)

09/02/2026

We love seeing the story behind this year’s Wooden Boat Show artwork come to life!

A special thank you to Sarah Rose for beautifully telling Vida’s story and to Southern Brilliance Photography LLC for capturing Vida and her work.

Read Vida’s full featured artist story here:
https://woodenboatshow.com/2026-featured-artist/

08/21/2026

We are proud to introduce the featured artist for the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, Vida Miller! Her beautiful artwork features an iconic part of Georgetown's maritime history, Rene Cathou's old fish house.

Thank you to Vida, to all our Friends of The South Carolina Maritime Museum for joining us for the unveiling, and to Gray Man Gallery for the beautiful framing.

The original artwork will be auctioned at the Goat Island Yacht Club Friday Night Auction, October 16 (be sure to grab your tickets today!)

Shirts featuring this year's art will be available for purchase at the show in October, but you can go ahead and get your poster at the museum today!

08/13/2026

Here are a few little peeks at this year’s Georgetown Wooden Boat Show featured art. Any guesses what the finished piece looks like?

We can’t wait to introduce you to our 2026 Featured Artist and unveil the finished piece, which will be featured on this year’s official Wooden Boat Show poster and T-shirts, both available for purchase during the show!

📅 October 17–18, 2026

Mark your calendars. It’s going to be a great weekend on the waterfront!

07/29/2026

Georgetown’s Harborwalk

Front Street in Georgetown has been a working waterfront for close to 300 years — first rice, then timber, now boats, shops, and a whole lot of history packed into a few walkable blocks along the Sampit River.

The Harborwalk itself is a favorite for a reason: shaded benches, a view of the water, and enough historic markers to turn a stroll into an actual history lesson if you slow down and read them.

It’s one of those Georgetown afternoons that feels like it hasn’t changed much in decades — in the best way.

These pictures were taken at last year’s Wooden Boat Show. This year the show runs October 17-18. The Goat Island Yacht Club Regatta / Friday Night Auction is October 16th!! Make plans now

Just a short drive from Pawleys Island and worth the trip. 🐋 ohwhalesc

07/29/2026

Next generation of boat builders!

07/22/2026

The 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show is just around the corner, and we're excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities and Goat Island Regatta Friday Night Auction tickets are now available!

Show your support for one of the Southeast's premier waterfront festivals while putting your name or business in front of thousands of attendees. Sponsorships help make this incredible weekend possible and directly support The South Carolina Maritime Museum.

Kick off the weekend at Friday night's auction with an unforgettable evening of great food, drinks, exciting auction items, and seafaring friends.

Secure your sponsorship or auction tickets today by visiting the link or our website or email [email protected].
https://woodenboatshow.com/sponsor-packages/

07/03/2026

04/20/2026

Opportunity on the water starts here!

The Youth Sailing Scholarship Program helps students access hands-on sailing experiences at the South Carolina Maritime Museum. We help build confidence, skills, and a lifelong connection to our coastal waters.

This program is made possible thanks to the generosity of our community and supporters. And with Palmetto Giving Day coming up next month, you can help even more students get on the water.

Get the details and apply online: https://scmaritimemuseum.org/scholarship-info/

04/16/2026

Palmetto Giving Day is next month! ⛵️

The museum is raising funds to support our youth sailing program, and every contribution makes a difference.

All donations placed in our museum donation box during the month of April will go directly toward our Palmetto Giving Day goal. Stop by the museum this month, say hello, and drop a donation in our box!

Prefer to give by check? You can drop it off or mail it to the museum (729 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440)

We’d love to see you in person, and we look forward to your support online May 5–6!

04/08/2026

Join us for a special FREE presentation by Dr. Gray Stahlman, author of "Grace Lives" on Wednesday, April 15, at either 11am or 5:30pm.

Grace is the last remaining Pre World War One wooden motor yacht that maintains USCG certification for commercial operation.

Dr. Stahlman will share the fascinating history of this century-old yacht, which calls the South Carolina coast home, along with the remarkable stories behind the vessel that inspired his book!

RSVP HERE: https://harborhistoricalassociation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F41703