Coastal Georgia Historical Society

06/26/2026

Check out Golden Isles Magazine pages 72-77 for an amazing article (we may be biased)😉

We're back with our sizzling summer issue - Island Adventures - with a stunning cover photo by the amazing Kyle Morgan!

In this issue, we explore many ways to get out and embrace the natural beauty around us. We drop in on the Wind Sports for Wounded Warriors - WS4WW retreat; check in on the patients at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center; walk on the wild side with Jekyll Island naturalist (and Blossomin' Bone's) Ayron Moleen; and cruise with the Lady Jane. We also host historian Dr. Whitney Stewart, executive director of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, who shares fascinating insight on the Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence.

You definitely don't want to miss this one, y'all!

06/25/2026

Since 1998, residents and visitors alike have gathered on the oceanfront lawn under the lighthouse for the annual Little Light Music concert series. Join us Sunday, June 28, for Little Hopes.

Little Hopes - St. Simons Little Light Concert SeriesSunday, June 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM • Light House LawnBring your family, friends, a picnic supper, and lawn chairs for this special community tradition!*** Under 12 and Keepers of the Light are admitted free of charge *** Buy Tickets *Tickets sold...

06/15/2026

Join us TODAY in the Event Hall of the A.W. Jones Heritage Center for a watch party of the Georgia Public Broadcasting 12-minute Coastal Georgia episode.

The first showing will begin at noon and play every 30 minutes until the last showing at 4:30 pm. No registration is needed; everyone is invited! Bring snacks and friends!

06/14/2026

Happy 249th birthday to our very own stars and stripes! The Continental Congress adopted the Flag Resolution on June 14th, 1777. Today, we commemorate June 14th as Flag Day.

The American flag’s design has changed dramatically since 1777. At first, Congress wanted to add both a star and a stripe for each new state—and the famous Star-Spangled Banner from Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine ended up with fifteen stars and fifteen matching stripes. The design has been officially modified 27 times, but the version with fifty stars has flown since 1959. ⭐️

Images of the flag abound in the CGHS collection. It flies from every shrimp boat at the annual Blessing of the Fleet. It was saluted by troops at Naval Air Station St. Simons during World War II, and it flew as our last Lighthouse keeper, David O’Hagan, attended the ceremony that opened the Lighthouse to the public in 1984. Perhaps most recognizably, the American flag appeared at every Liberty ship launching at Brunswick’s J.A. Jones Shipyard: day or night, rain or shine.

World War II Home Front Museum St. Simons Lighthouse

06/13/2026

During this momentous Semiquincentennial anniversary year, CGHS has provided interactive and engaging experiences for our community to explore the nation’s founding 250 years ago. We are proud to have sponsored an episode of the new Georgia Public Broadcasting series, Marked📍, which shines a light on St. Simons Island during the Revolution. The series “looks at the unique, complex, and important role the 13th original colony played during America’s revolutionary period.”

On Monday, June 15, in the Event Hall of the A.W. Jones Heritage Center, join us for a watch party of GPB's 12-minute Coastal Georgia episode. The excitement will start before the episode, as a special CGHS commercial—which will air before each live showing on local PBS stations around the state and beyond, as well as before every viewing on GPB's digital platform—highlights our organization and region.

The first showing will begin at noon and be played every 30 minutes until the last showing at 4:30 pm. No registration is needed; everyone is welcome! Bring snacks and friends!

Learn more about the full series here:

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Marked! looks at the unique, complex and important role the 13th original colony played during America’s revolutionary period.

06/08/2026

Counting down to the next Little Light Music Concert Series performance from Little Hopes on Sunday, June 28!

Since releasing their debut album, "Georgia," they have been trending on Spotify, touring the country, and now making their SSI debut.

Check out their official YouTube Channel below and purchase tickets by scanning the QR code.

https://www.youtube.com//featured

06/04/2026

While Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration was our main semi-quincentennial event, CGHS continues to remember the Revolution with other programming throughout the year. Look for our feature in the latest edition of Georgia Trend magazine!

https://www.georgiatrend.com/2026/05/31/brunswick-golden-isles-bountiful-brunswick/
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Wealth of Possibilities: Ryan Moore, president and CEO of the Golden Isles Development Authority. Photo credit: Frank Fortune Brunswick and the Golden Isles have embraced logistics, first by sea and now in the skies. The Port of Brunswick’s specialized terminal at Colonels Island was the nation’...

06/01/2026

Join us for The Sounds of Freedom, a special Juneteenth event and concert with the Phil Morrison-Ken Trimmins Jazz Collective, which celebrates the hope of the Juneteenth Independence Day and highlights the amazing possibilities present in the Golden Isles for future efforts.

05/25/2026

Remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. 🪖