Main Street Walterboro

08/14/2026

New We are Walterboro stories loading… 👀

Phil Eich is in town today capturing interviews and sharing the stories of the people who make Walterboro so special.

Stay tuned…

07/07/2026

Local celebrations help shape historic downtown commercial districts.

In Walterboro, bicentennial banners mark 200 years of history and bring color, energy, and visibility to the downtown district.

When celebration and design come together, small touches can completely change the feel of downtown. Banners, flags, and simple street elements help people reconnect with the district and spend more time in it.

📸 Main Street Walterboro City of Walterboro Government

05/21/2026

Did you know Main Street Walterboro is part of the National Main Street program, a movement launched in 1977 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help revitalize historic downtowns across America?

The original pilot program focused on understanding why downtown districts were struggling and identifying long-term solutions for preservation and economic growth. What they discovered was that successful downtown revitalization depends on:

✅ Strong public-private partnerships
✅ Dedicated organizations and leadership
✅ A full-time program manager
✅ Commitment to quality design
✅ Consistent promotional programming
✅ A coordinated, step-by-step approach

These principles became the foundation of the Main Street Approach still used in communities nationwide today — including right here in Walterboro.

Learn more about the Main Street movement and communities making an impact across the country: https://mainstreet.org

05/21/2026

Happy National Public Works Week to the team that helps keep Downtown Walterboro clean, safe, and running smoothly every day! 👏 From maintenance and beautification to supporting community events, we appreciate all that our Public Works Department does for Main Street and our community.

This week, we recognize and celebrate our incredible Public Works Department for National Public Works Week! From maintaining our streets and infrastructure to keeping essential services running every day, their hard work helps keep Walterboro moving. Thank you for everything you do for our community! 👏🚛🛠️

05/19/2026

🛍 Shop Small. Support Local. 🛍

Every purchase made downtown helps support our local businesses and strengthens our community.

Next time you need something, think Main Street first.

05/15/2026

Downtown just got a little sweeter🍦✨

Be sure to stop by Cool Cat Cones and grab a treat while supporting one of Main Street’s newest businesses!

05/06/2026

🇺🇸 First Thursday is TOMORROW in Downtown Walterboro! 🇺🇸

Join us Thursday, May 7 from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of shopping, food trucks, vendors, and downtown fun along East Washington Street!

✨ Be sure to help us welcome Black Cat Mercantile during their grand opening! 🐈‍⬛🍦

East Washington Street will be closed during the event, so check out the parking and traffic map before you head downtown. There will be plenty of parking nearby, and shopping continues all throughout downtown!

Come stroll Main Street, support local, grab dinner, and celebrate another great night in downtown Walterboro. 🇺🇸🛍️🍔✨

04/30/2026

Every community has people who make it feel like home.

Project Hometown SC is looking for Community Ambassadors to share what makes Walterboro special, connect with people considering joining our community, and help them discover the people, places, and stories that make Walterboro unique.

This volunteer role requires just 3–5 hours per month and includes training, tools, and support.

If you’re passionate about Walterboro and enjoy connecting with people, APPLY NOW ➡️

04/15/2026

Big things are taking shape in downtown 👀✨

There’s nothing better than a great before & after—and this is just the start. The future home of Black Cat Mercantile, a historic downtown building, is being carefully restored and reimagined by its new owners.

We love seeing this kind of investment and preservation happening in our community. Stay tuned… we can’t wait to welcome them to Main Street Walterboro!

04/06/2026

Hello, April!🌸

Spring has officially arrived in Downtown Walterboro, and there’s so much to explore—from shopping and dining to live music and community events.

Make plans to spend some time downtown this month—you never know what you’ll discover.