History & Heritage
Take a Deep Dive into the Past
For the history lovers, our area is a haven. Kingsland, St Marys, and Woodbine all offer incredible tributes, tours, and monuments to the past that are worthwhile diversions. While strolling beneath the streetlights, you can truly imagine that you are stepping back in time.
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The Story of Primus Mitchell
The stories of the formerly enslaved Africans and African Americans in the US are complex, filled with anguish, despair, long-suffering, perseverance, and hope.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
Early in her career, Harris traveled throughout the county to teach its African American citizens and served as its first home demonstration agent. Her service to educating local youth continued for 60 years.
Journey Through Time: Three Days of History in Coastal Georgia
Kingsland, a charming friendly small town, beckoned me to embark on a three-day adventure that would leave me with cherished memories and a deeper connection to the past.
History of the Joseph Family
One influential family is the Joseph Family, led by Jacob Joseph, an African-American trailblazer who would help craft Kingsland's religious and economic story for generations to come.
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History of the Joseph Family
One influential family is the Joseph Family, led by Jacob Joseph, an African-American trailblazer who would help craft Kingsland’s religious and economic story for generations to come.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
Early in her career, Harris traveled throughout the county to teach its African American citizens and served as its first home demonstration agent. Her service to educating local youth continued for 60 years.
African American Influence on the Okefenokee Swamp
An all-African American Company of the Civilian Conservation Corp was instrumental in creating an accessible Refuge and building facilities that support 600,000 visitors annually.
Enslaved Persons on Cumberland Island
The story would be incomplete without discussing the enduring impact and legacy of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who inhabited the island.
