Folly Beach A Brief History
Folly Beach A Brief History by Gretchen Stringer-Robinson, published by History Press in 2006, offers an insightful exploration of Folly Beach, a unique locale on the Carolina coast. This 125-page book delves into the rich tapestry of memories associated with Folly Beach, capturing its evolution from a blue-collar retreat to a chic destination. The narrative reflects on the diverse experiences of its residents and visitors, highlighting the area’s historical significance and cultural shifts over the years.
Readers will find a detailed account of Folly Beach’s past, including its connections to various historical events and figures, such as playwrights and even pirates. The book discusses the impact of significant occurrences like Hurricane Hugo and the changing social landscape from the innocence of the fifties to the recession of the seventies. With a focus on regional history and local themes, this edition provides a comprehensive look at Folly Beach’s character, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of South Carolina and its coastal communities.
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Ask anyone from Charleston or the surrounding areas, What do you remember about Folly Beach? and you will get a remarkable array of answers. For some, Folly Beach is a memory of youthful days of freedom; for others it is where the avant-garde, bohemian types lived. Having hosted plague victims, playwrights and maybe a pirate or two, Folly has had a checkered past. Folly Beach today is a locale for upscale homes and condominiums. In spite of this shift from a blue-collar retreat to a chic destination, Folly has remained Charleston’s wild cousin and hosts more bars and churches per square mile than most American cities five times its size. Folly native Gretchen Stringer-Robinson takes the reader through the war years, the innocence of the fifties, the recession of the seventies, Hurricane Hugo and the times in between. Join Gretchen as she introduces the characters and revisits the places that have made Folly Beach a unique haven on the Carolina coast.
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