Reflections of Life, Then and Now. A glimpse into the life and history of a lovely old historic
Riverfront Town deep in the southeast. A unique view, and recollections of life, Then and Now,
as seen over a half century from the perspective and vantage point of a Gullah native son. Unique
experiences and a deep commitment to achieve have made life better in that lovely old historic
Riverfront Town. A documentation of experiences and efforts to make life and living better for
all we have had the opportunity to come in contact with.
Conway, S.C. is that lovely old historic Riverfront Town that was founded in 1734 and settled
around 1735 as Kingston Township. Conway is located along the Waccamaw River and is about
14 miles slightly northwest of Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach was once called New Town and was
a summer retreat for Conway residents. The Waccamaw River is one of the few Black Water
Rivers in the world. This quaint riverfront town is one of the best kept secrets near the Myrtle
Beach Grand Strand area.
A look at how decades and major developments have changed the lifestyle of this historic
Riverfront Town. In the midst of and surrounded by change, the small town values and
hospitality remain firmly rooted in the people. Life is still wonderful in this small town just 14
miles slightly northwest of the Myrtle Beach tourist areas and beaches. I have truly enjoyed
coming back home again.
About the Author
The author was born and raised in a historic old Riverfront Town along the
Waccamaw River deep down in the southeast. He is the son of a Gullah
chief from Sandy Island, S.C. (his father was the youngest Gullah chief in
the history of Annie Village on Sandy Island). He spent many summers on
the island as a young child growing up, and his experiences from those years
has compelled him to come back to his roots now that he is retired, to record
the history of the people and the area as seen from his perspective and
vantage point.
He is committed and dedicated to documenting and recording an artistic
preservation of the history of a unique people and their culture, through art,
writings, books, films, illustrations, etc. A glimpse into the customs habits
and folkways of a unique people and their culture.
The author is also an artist and painter, and lived and worked in the San
Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years. He also has a degree in accounting
from San Francisco State University, and a JD degree from San Francisco
Law School. He retired in June 2002 to devote full time to documenting his
artistic preservation of, my people down home.
