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Around the Liberty Pole
While the Loyalist influence was strong in Coastal Georgia, it wasn’t the only powerful voice. By 1774, the Sons of Liberty had gained a foothold in Savannah. A liberty pole was introduced at their "celebration" of King George III's birthday.
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Around the Liberty Pole
While the Loyalist influence was strong in Coastal Georgia, it wasn’t the only powerful voice. By 1774, the Sons of Liberty had gained a foothold in Savannah. A liberty pole was introduced at their "celebration" of King George III's birthday.
Image courtesy of Telfair Museums
Coastal Loyalist, Coastal Patriot
In the 1770s, revolutionary fervor gave rise to two factions: Loyalists and Patriots. Glynn County and much of Coastal Georgia was split between the two and was not quick to rebel against the crown, fearing a threat to trade, security, and safety.
Bye Bye, Bicentennial. Hello, Semiquincentennial!
This year, we’re marking a milestone. From March 9-15, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, with community partners and sponsors, will present Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration (RC250), a week-long Semiquincentennial festival on SSI.
Portrait courtesy of Jan Galloway
Jilted in Jekyll's Gilded Age
Did a slighted sea captain once fire cannons at the Jekyll Club? Whether Frank Duncan MacPherson Strachan ever pulled a cannon's lanyard may remain a mystery, but the man is legendary whether the story is real or not.
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Revolution on the Coast: Georgia Origins
Join the Coastal Georgia Historical Society on a year-long exploration of our region's Revolutionary War history and the individuals, ideas, and events that make up our unique contribution to this crucial moment in our national story.
Cookbook images courtesy of Coastal Georgia Historical Society
Coastal Christmas Cookery
Looking for a literal taste of Coastal Georgia history & culture to warm you up this winter? You’ll find it in our local cookbooks! Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s collection contains recipes from across cultures, continents & historical eras!
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A Brunswick Murder Mystery
The weather is getting (ever so slightly) colder, plenty of leftover Halloween candy is hanging around, and the holidays are quickly approaching. Is there a better time of year to curl up with a good mystery?
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Digging Into the Past: Spotlight on Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Archaeology Lab
October 18 is International Archaeology Day, and telling a more complete story about the past sometimes requires digging not just into archives but into the ground beneath our feet. Coastal Georgia Historical Society's Archeology Lab does just that.
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V for Victory, C for Change
September 2 is the day most often recognized as the end of World War II. For many in Coastal Georgia and around the world, though, the news broke weeks earlier. Change, in Glynn County and across the globe, was soon to follow.
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What’s In a Name? Tolomato Golf Club
The Sea Island Golf Club began life as the Tolomato Country Club. Learn more about how Walter Travis had a hand in its development and the evolution of the Club.
