History
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Driving the Dixie Highway to Brunswick
Brunswick learned that an official group of commissioners deciding on Dixie Highway routes would pass through town in 1916 and made plans to receive them in grand fashion. Although there was a slight hitch, their campaign was ultimately successful
Making Historic Strides
Learn more about the bold new vision for the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, including an introduction to new staff members, a fond farewell and poignant tribute to Mimi Rogers, and other special moments from their their recent winter program.
"Sincerely, Jimmy"
More than half a century ago, Jimmy Carter was the governor of Georgia, with historic preservation among his many priorities. In July 1972, he established the Georgia Heritage Trust Commission. Learn about his enthusiasm for the Lighthouse museum.
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Bread, Butter, and Blackboards
Learn about the "Bread and Butter Rebellion" and other turbulent events at Yale in 1828 experienced by St. Simons Island resident Horace Bunch Gould.
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Two Loves, One Letter
Learn about St. Simons Island shopkeeper Robert Colin Smith's love for Kate Milikin and this beloved community and place.
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Santo Domingo, Glynn County’s Lost State Park
Learn about the brief presence of Santo Domingo State Park. This park just north of Brunswick was dedicated in November 1935 but purchased and repurposed just a decade later.
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Dog-Gone Spooky
Since this is the month for all things eerie -- and dog-centric -- Coastal Georgia Historical Society shares some lighthouse folklore about Jinx, the Svendsen family dog.
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Fun on Wheels
Built in 1950, Glynn County’s International Style Casino provided a variety of entertainment, including a bowling alley and a swimming pool, steps from the St. Simons Lighthouse. It was built adjacent to the earlier Casino building from the 1930s.
A Man, A Plan, A Causeway, A Centennial
For years before its construction, the idea for a Brunswick-to-St. Simons causeway had been discussed but never took shape. In 1923, Brunswick mayor Malcolm McKinnon and Glynn County chairman E. L. Stephens hired F.J. Torras to make it happen.
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A Jury of His “Piers”
Learn about the1927 the noise complaint lodged against Sam Proctor, proprietor of Proctor's Emporium, that resulted in the only jury trial to be held on St. Simons Island.
Forgotten History of WWI: Brunswick’s Concrete Ship SS Atlantus
Off the shore in Cape May, New Jersey, the well-worn and slowly disappearing remains of a ship can be seen. It’s all that’s left of the SS Atlantus. Learn more about the short-lived WWI concrete ship program and its Brunswick connection.
