At the request of Fort Frederica’s staff, the Society’s archaeology laboratory used electrolysis to remove thick layers of rust from a cannonball found near Cumberland Island. The process took five […]
Georgia History Day Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Society Happenings No CommentOn February 7, 2020, Society volunteer Cesar Rodriguez, Education Director Sandy Jensen, and World War II Home Front Museum Site Manager Kim Campbell participated in the annual Georgia History Day […]
2019 Golden Isles Hospitality Awards Friday, January 25, 2019 in Society Happenings No CommentCoastal Georgia Historical Society is thrilled to have won an award at the 2019 Golden Isles Hospitality Celebration! This event recognizes those who go above and beyond and significantly influence and […]
Bringing Lighthouse History to the Classroom Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Society Happenings No CommentOn February 2, Society volunteer Cesar Rodriguez and Education Director Sandy Jensen participated in the annual Georgia History Day at Oglethorpe Point Elementary School. Special thanks to Cesar who has […]
Telling Brunswick’s Home Front Stories Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Society Happenings No CommentOn October 12, 2017, the Society invited the public to share their stories, photographs, and artifacts related to local World War II history. Over 100 people attended “Brunswick’s Home Front […]
It’s Never Too Late to Try Something New Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Society Happenings No CommentOn October 3, 2017, Mrs. Charlotte Landry from Bowdoin, Maine climbed the St. Simons Lighthouse. Mrs. Landry is 94 years old! She told the museum docent that it was the […]
Journeys: Sapelo Island Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Society Happenings No CommentAs part of the second annual Journeys education series, Society members took field trips to Sapelo Island with our Senior Historian, Buddy Sullivan, as expert guide. Two trips were offered […]
Maintaining a Landmark Friday, March 17, 2017 in Society Happenings No CommentIn February, the Lighthouse tower was carefully cleaned and repaired as recommended in a structural evaluation performed in May 2016. All exterior metalwork was painted after rust had been removed and repairs made. Windows in the lens room […]
Taking History to Our High Schools Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Society Happenings No CommentOn Friday, August 19, our Chautauqua lecture speaker, Hank Klibanoff, spoke to U.S. History and African American Studies classes at Glynn Academy and Brunswick High. Mr. Klibanoff, a Pulitzer Prize […]
A Lighthouse Keepsake Comes Home Monday, September 19, 2016 in Society Happenings No CommentThe Society recently acquired an early 20th century plate. The plate was imported from Germany by Jonroth Studios, the name used by an American importing company, John H. Roth & […]
