St. Simons history
SSI Archives: Dogs for Defense
When the United States declared war in December 1941, the nation mobilized for action, including America’s dogs. As the military identified the vital need for dogs, citizens were encouraged to donate their pets to the war effort. Read more
SSI Archives: A Valiant Attempt Becomes an Enduring Mystery
Ninety-two years ago, on August 25, 1927, a brave young aviator named Paul Redfern took off in his Stinson-Detroiter monoplane Port of Brunswick from Sea Island beach in an attempt to fly non-stop to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was never seen again. Read more
SSI Archives - A June Wedding for Star-Crossed Lovers
The love affair, thwarted wedding, and ill-fated marriage of Anson and Ellen Dodge. This story was told by Eugenia Price in her novel, “The Beloved Invader.” Read more
Tour the Tabby Cabins
The tabby slave cabins at Gascoigne Bluff will be open to the public for guided educational tours by the Cassina Garden Club docents between 10am-noon on Saturday, February 2nd and on the first and third Saturdays of the month from February-May. Read more
SSI Archives: The Freedom to Teach, The Freedom to Learn
Learn more about Susie Baker King Taylor, a woman born into slavery, who later became the first black teacher for freed African American students to work in an openly operating Freedmen's school in Georgia. Read more
Honoring the Home Front
The Coastal Georgia Historical Society's newly opened World War II Home Front Museum recounts how our quiet coastal region was transformed when our country went to war and brings to life the extraordinary contributions made by Coastal Georgia. Read more
A Club for Carefree Island Recreation
In the mid to late 1930s, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort operated as a Beach and Yacht Club. In addition to beach access, amenities included a spacious clubhouse, an oyster bar with pecky cypress paneling, and the outdoor Bamboo Garden. Read more
SSI Archives: Shooting Photographs, Not Guns
During World War II, official U.S. Navy photographers acted as the "eyes" of the military. Their photos documenting some of the training and personnel at Naval Air Station, St. Simons, help us understand what it was like to be stationed here then. Read more
SSI Archives: Aaron Burr: Spared in a Duel, Hit by a Hurricane
As we head into the most active months of the hurricane season, we cast our minds back to the early 19th century when a major storm devastated our coast and disgraced Vice President Aaron Burr came to St. Simons to seek refuge from his own storm. Read more
Fort Frederica - Dig It!
Fort Frederica with the Southeast Archeological Center, Friends of Fort Frederica, and Golden Isles Archaeology Society will be hosting archeological excavations within the Town of Frederica from May 29 through June 6. The public is invited. Read more
A History of Standing Strong
The Southeastern coast has such stories to tell about the birth and growth of this place called America. Visit the forts we have within a few hours driving distance to learn more about the battles that took place to maintain her freedom. Read more
Happy Days for Harrington Park
Glynn County, the St. Simons Land Trust and Supporters of the Park at Harrington celebrated the opening of Harrington Community Park, which surrounds Harrington School, the one-room schoolhouse where African-American children were educated 1920-1955. Read more
8 Days a Week
If you’re visiting St. Simons Island and the surrounding area, it seems like there’s never time to fit in everything you want to do. Even a week just isn’t quite enough. EIL is here to help! Here's our guide to summer fun in the Golden Isles. Read more
Memories of Happy Days
Take a walk down memory lane on St. Simons Island as Billie Huggins recounts growing up as the daughter of the "mail lady" during those days in the 1940s and 50s when there was a ferris wheel in the Village. Read more
By the Sea
"All of us have, in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean." ~ John F. Kennedy Read more
2015 Chautauqua Lecture Series: Our Lighthouse History Illumunated
In celebration of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s 50th Anniversary, the 2015 Chautauqua series of four lectures on Thursday evenings in August will explore the world of American lighthouses, with special emphasis on the St. Simons Light. Read more
Beach Notes
Continuing with our “live like a local” theme, another good way to impress the locals is to demonstrate that you know and love what we love. You can do that with your beach reading material. Read local! Read more
Coastal Georgia Historical Society - 50 Years of Preserving and Celebrating History
As the Coastal Georgia Historical Society celebrates 50 years, it looks confidently ahead to new projects, new opportunities and new challenges that reflect its mission and reward our community and visitors. Read more
Cassina Garden Party
A brief visit by rain showers was no obstacle to who participated in Cassina Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk. Lots of visitors stopped by the tabby cabins to check out the restoration project and enjoy refreshments at the Garden Party Read more
History at the Helm - For Three Generations, A Love of Place
The history of the King and Prince is an 80-year arc of landmark existence on SSI The King and Prince began as a small, seaside dance club in 1935. In 1941, the first handful of guest rooms made it a hotel. During the war, it served the US Navy. Read more
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Art & Exhibitions Events on St. Simons
Joan Hilliard Debuts at ArtTrends Gallery-
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Events in Brunswick
Lights of Courage-
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Events in Brunswick Kids & Family Theater & Dance
A Christmas Carol-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on St. Simons
4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Grace House-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on Jekyll Island Food & Drink
Pull a Tap for a Kid Fundraiser-
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Events in Brunswick Theater & Dance
AND THE WINNER IS by Mitch Albom-
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First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Events on St. Simons Theater & Dance
The Island Players present DROP DEAD-
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St. Simons Land Trust 20th Annual Oyster Roast-
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A Taste of Glynn 2020-
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SoundBites—Out from Behind-
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Cabaret 2020-
February
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on Jekyll Island Food & Drink Kids & Family
Whiskey Wine and Wildlife 2020-
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First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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20th Annual Father Daughter Purity Ball-
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2020 St. Simons Storytelling Festival-
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Wine Women and Shoes 2020
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JAMbalaya
March
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Golden Isles Live presents Jason Lyle Black-
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Sound Bites—Improvisations in a Secret Study-
April
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Golden Isles Live presents Sail On - A Beach Boys Tribute-
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Memory Matters Garden Party 2020-
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PorchFest 2020-
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