History
Courtesy of the Florida Maps Collection at the University of South Florida
South to Florida
With revolutionary activity on the rise in Georgia, where was an embattled Loyalist to go? For many, the answer—by choice or by force—soon became the British colony of East Florida.
Courtesy of the Florida Maps Collection at the University of South Florida
South to Florida
With revolutionary activity on the rise in Georgia, where was an embattled Loyalist to go? For many, the answer—by choice or by force—soon became the British colony of East Florida.
An Unlikely Educator
On August 6, 1848, a girl named Susie Baker was born in Liberty County to enslaved parents. While the day and circumstances of her birth were not particularly remarkable, what Susie did with her life certainly was -- she became an educator and nurse.
Image courtesy of New York Public Library
Pistols for Two, Coffins for One
At the time of the American Revolution, a challenge to defend one’s honor meant drama: a duel! Learn about Georgia's most notable duel and another famous historic duel with ties to Coastal Georgia that featured two prominent Revolutionary figures.
Kathi Williams
A Revolutionary Moment for St. Simons Island
Each April, when Americans observe the anniversary of "the shot heard round the world" in 1776, there's a parade and ceremony on St. Simons Island to commemorate its own shining moment in the Revolutionary War - the Frederica Naval Action in 1778.
Artist Felix Darley
Hart of Independence
Local historian Josh Dukes shares the connection Brunswick has with Revolutionary War folk hero Nancy Hart. Although her famous exploits may have been more legend than documented fact, it's still quite a tale!
Coastal Georgia Historical Society
The Stars and Stripes Forever
The American flag is our most familiar national symbol—of patriotism, mourning, celebration, and many points in between. Learn more about its creation and evolution and see photos from Coastal Georgia Historical Society's archives.
Josh Dukes
Father of Brunswick's Skyline: Alfred Eichberg
June brings Father’s Day, and our minds drift toward memories of the figures in our lives who passed down a name, trade, or favorite chair. One man fathered something grander in Brunswick: a wardrobe of grand buildings and skyline drama.
Image courtesy of the National Archives
Coastal Revolutionaries - Which Side Are You On?
“We fight, get beat, and fight again.” These sentiments, penned by General Nathanael Greene in a letter to General George Washington in 1781, reflect the feelings of many during the Revolution, regardless of which side they fought on.
The Quiet Legacy of Miss Jane Macon
Miss Jane Macon shaped generations of Golden Isles citizens, even though she had no children of her own. Josh Dukes shares how her legacy extended even beyond the classrooms she taught in for nearly half a century.
Jean Baptiste Antoine de Verger watercolor courtesy of the American Revolution Institute
Seeking Freedom
General James Oglethorpe's initial ban on slavery was lifted in 1742. By the beginning of the American Revolution, Georgia’s enslaved population had grown to eighteen thousand people. Freedom could be obtained through enlistment or self-liberation.
