About the Cooper House

Rita Gray has more than 30 years experience working in the hospitality industry. Her career began as an area supervisor for General Mills Restaurants and Managing Partner for Carrabba's Italian Grill. Rita's catering and event planning work in Texas was highlighted by many impressive functions, including Governor George W. Bush's Inaugural breakfast and dinner, and a 12,000-person event for Dell Computers. Here in Myrtle Beach, Rita worked for The Radisson Hotel and Convention Center as consultant, and then as food and beverage manager for catered events.

Rita believes that every client and every event, no matter the size, is special. Attention to detail is one of her strengths and she is committed to ensuring that every Cooper House event is tailored to her clients' desires. The Cooper House Event Center is shown by appointment only. Please call Rita at (843) 236-7077.

Built by Robert M. Prince, Sr. in the early 1900s, The Cooper House is now part of the Socastee Historic District. The first tender, or operator, of the nearby swing bridge boarded at the house.

In its day, the adjacent T. B. Cooper General Store served an important role in the community for shopping and social events. After Thomas B. Cooper was appointed postmaster for the Socastee area in 1908, the T.B. Cooper General Store became an official Horry County post office.

This grand old place is once again available for your social and business events. Come enjoy its solid historical roots and make some history of your own. Our rental fees include seating for up to 100 and initial event planning. Call us for more information at (842) 236-7077.