Neighborhood Services

As a reminder... Myrtle Beach city offices are closed Friday, June 19, to observe the Juneteenth holiday. All offices, including recreation centers and Chapin Memorial Library, will be closed. Solid waste will follow the usual Monday through Thursday schedule.

Everyone is invited to join in celebrating history and freedom this Saturday at the annual Juneteenth celebrations hosted by Neighborhood Services. To find out more about the events visit https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/news_detail_T6_R2621.php.

We hope to see you as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum & Education Center!

Community members are invited to honor the legacy of education, perseverance and history during the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center’s 20th Anniversary. The celebration includes a re-unveiling of its historic marker. The event begins at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at the Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center, 900 Dunbar Street. Participants will meet on Dunbar Street and take a short walk to the school’s original site on Mr. Joe White Avenue (near the intersection of Mr. Joe White and North Oak Street) for the re-unveiling. Parking is available at the City Services Building (921 North Oak Street) newly completed parking lot. Due to construction in the area, enter the parking lot through the below access points.

• Ninth Avenue North at Lumber Street (Lumber Street is also accessible from Mr. Joe White Avenue)
• Tenth Avenue North at Mr. Joe White Avenue.

Following the marker event, attendees can participate in a Unity Walk to the site of the Juneteenth celebration at Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver Street. The Juneteenth festivities start at 2 p.m. For more information, call 843-918-1062.