Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum

The Myrtle Beach Colored School was originally established in the 1930s to provide education to African American children in the segregated South. 

The modest wood-frame building served grades 1 through 11 and was a cornerstone for the Black community, offering not just academic learning but also a sense of dignity and hope during a time of systemic inequality. 

Many notable local leaders, including figures connected to Charlie’s Place, were educated here.

Restored and reopened in 2006 as a museum and education center, the school now serves as a place of remembrance, dialogue, and cultural education. 

Exhibits document the history of segregation, the achievements of Black residents, and the broader struggle for civil rights in the region. One room functions as a museum, while the rest of the space is used for educational programs and community services, including a nonprofit called "A Father’s Place."

During the 1940s and ’50s, schools like this one were often underfunded and overcrowded. Despite these hardships, they nurtured generations of leaders and creatives who helped shape the local identity. 

The Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Former students of the school help staff the site and share their stories with visitors. Admission is free, and the museum includes a collection of artifacts, photos, and a reference library focused on African American history.