Tanakahey, Welcome to the Waccamaw Indian People’s Tribal Grounds. 

For generations, the Waccamaw Indian People have lived in Horry County. Modern-day tribal members trace their lineage through the many descendants of the Dimery Settlement located near here in Dog Bluff township. The tribe received no formal recognition until their formation as a non-profit in 1992, and in 2005 they were the first Native American tribe to be recognized by the state of South Carolina. Through this exhibit, we explore the traditions, culture, community, and struggles faced by the members of this descendant community.   

On May 7, 2004, The Waccamaw Indian People acquired 20 acres of land in the Dog Bluff community near Aynor, SC. Because Dog Bluff is the ancestral homeland of the tribe, we are overjoyed to reclaim a piece of our ancestral grounds. This milestone was reached thanks to the generosity of Shaun and Shirley Perkins.

We are still working on improving our grounds, ie bringing in more dirt to build up the property, building a restroom with showers and putting a new roof on our tribe office.

If you would like to help in this endeavor, please send a note to WaccamawChief@gmail.com and I will contact you.