Reflecting Saint Simons Isl and’s Finer Lifestyle / July 2016
PUBLISHER’S LETTER
SHE’S BACK!
If You Don’t Cheat, Yer Cheatin’ Yerself!
B
ack in college I had a fraternity brother who sometimes had a “wandering eye” when it came to test taking. His motto was, “if you don’t cheat, yer cheatin’ yerself.” The only time I ever wanted to cheat on a test in college was in Biology 101, a class that was designed to weed out pre-med wannabes. Since I was a Journalism major and had NO desire to go to medical school, I was in way over my head. I had taken Advanced Biology in high school and done well, but this was an auditorium of 300 valedictorians from all over who were clawing and scratching for an “A” on the bell curve.
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What the heck was I doing in a pre-med class anyway?! My advisor convinced me that since I had taken biology in high school, I would fit right in. This was the same advisor who convinced me to skip Spanish 101 and go straight in to Spanish 102. I walked in to Spanish 102 class the first day and the professor began the class by standing up and announcing,“As of this moment, NO English will be spoken in class the rest of the quarter.” I heard the rustling of desks and watched three SAEs get up and walk out of the class! The last one turned and said, “Adios!” Now if there was ever a class I had needed to cheat in, it would have been Spanish. But how are you going to cheat when you don’t even understand the question? I had taken two years of Spanish in high school, but truth be told, the only reason I took Spanish was that my girlfriend was two years older than me and it was the only class I could take that she would be in! I would sit in class as the teacher, Señora Mayhood, would drone on, sounding like a Spanish version of Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wha, wha, wha, wha wha!” Every once in a while I would hear, “Wha, wha, wha, wha wha, David?” Oh, NO! She just asked me a question! After two years, the only Spanish words I could speak were “repita por favor.” I was such a bad Spanish student, Señora
Mayhood felt bad for me and would only call on me for special things like, “David, abra la puerta” (open the door) or “cera la ventana” (close the window). I was in Cabo a few years back and actually heard the phrase, “abra la puerta” at the hotel where I was staying. I wanted to say, “Si, y cera la ventana while you’re at it!” I did start cheating finally! I bought my first pair of reading glasses, or “cheaters.” I couldn’t read the darn menu at restaurants (unless it was the drive-thru at Chick-Fil-A) and was holding my arm out so far, people would offer their cheaters to me. I took the hint. The other night I was up at the bar at Halyards eating dinner, when in walked my old fraternity brother who was in town on vacation. He saw my glasses and said, “Hey, I see you got you some cheaters.” I smiled and said, “Yep, if you don’t cheat, yer cheatin’ yerself.” Congratulations to all of our Best of 2016 winners, and thank you to all the EIL readers who took the time to vote. We’ll be out delivering certificates and snapping photos of the winners, so keep an eye on the Best of 2016 photo gallery on our website. Have a safe & happy 4th of July!
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38 Creativity & The Carnegie Legacy
68 Lessons in Money Management for Kids
46 London Calling
70 Business Buzz
36 Rediscover Jekyll Island
76 What’s Happening FOOD
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54 Summer Seafood Bakes & Boils
78 Beachcombing
64 Local Girls Conquer the City and the World
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Quirky Thing about St. Simons Island Golden Isles Strummers The Unique Ukulele With its four plastic strings and a short neck, the ukulele originated in Europe and was introduced to Hawaii in 1879. The instrument became a local sensation, and the reigning monarch Kalakaua even learned how to play it. By 1900, the sound of the ukulele was ubiquitous across the Islands. The ukulele got its first taste of mainland popularity in the 1900s when the Panama Pacific International Exposition lured over 17 million visitors with hula dance and song at the Hawaii Pavilion. What mainland Americans lacked in understanding of their exotic territory’s music, they made up for in enthusiasm. Cutesy Hawaiian kitsch became big business. In 1913, a reporter for the Hartford Courant described how “the wonderfully sweet voices and weird melodies of these ukulele players strike a plaintive heart-note never to be forgotten once heard.” By the 1920s, Sears Roebuck and other department store catalogs offered ukes for a couple of dollars. In the 1930s, the Great Depression provided another gateway for the ukulele as thrify Americans helped boost the inexpensive uke to peak popularity. In 1950, television offered the golden opportunity of nationwide exposure for the ukulele. For a while it seemed like the ukulele had it all: a high-class reputation on the silver screen and folksy appeal as the people’s instrument. Then came the ukepocalypse. For kids doing the Twist and rocking around the clock, the ukulele looked and sounded like a toy. Beginning in the 1980s, some rock ‘n’ rollers began to introduce the ukulele — in some instances, to sound a note of folksy authenticity; in others, to explore more intimate, spontaneous and personal aspects of music making. Nowadays the ukulele is used in TV show jingles and has even propelled people to YouTube stardom.
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Beginnings of the B&B The very first bed and breakfast establishment in the United States dates back to the 18th century when it was difficult for travelers to find lodging. To be helpful, many hospitable settlers opened their homes to these guests. During the Great Depression, bed and breakfasts began to serve a purpose other
than hospitality: much needed extra income for the family. After World War II, many Americans began to travel to Europe and were inspired to open up English-style bed and breakfasts in the U.S. This newfound interest happened to coincide with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Tax Reform Act of 1976, which together encouraged and provided
tax incentives for homeowners to restore their antique homes. Today, you can find the perfect “home away from home” just about anywhere. They are set up in luxurious mansions, classic homes, cozy cottages, restored schools and churches. There are even tree houses, with several treetop getaways scattered across the United States.
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The Lost Art of Lacemaking
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Once upon a time, in a land of ornate
trial revolution in Britain brought with it the
beauty, lacemaking was a highly regarded
end of the art of handmade lace. The first
and rather time-consuming hand-woven
machine lace was made towards the end of
art. Beginning in the 15th century, linen,
the eighteenth century and from that point
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silk, gold, and silver threads were looped
on entrepreneurs made constant improve-
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and twisted or braided to other threads,
ments to the machines, first producing pat-
leaving a fabric with decorative open spac-
terned nets, then increasingly complex de-
es to be used in religious clothing, home
signs. By 1900, most of the handmade lace
décor, and trims and gowns. Since its in-
industry had disappeared. While there are
vention, numerous methods of lacemak-
a few parts of the world where handmade
ing have been developed, but needlepoint
lace is still produced for sale, twentieth
lace and bobbin lace methods remain the
century lacemaking has mainly become a
original methods of production. The indus-
craft undertaken for pleasure.
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Brunch Is Born
Some food historians think that the meal has its roots in England's hunt breakfasts—lavish multicourse meals that featured a smorgasbord of goodies such as chicken livers, eggs, meats, bacon, fresh fruit and sweets. Others posit that Sunday brunch derives from the practice of Catholics fasting before mass and then sitting down for a large midday meal. Wherever the initial spark of genius came from, the tradition definitely seems to have caught on in the United States in the 1930s. Championed by hotels since most restaurants were closed on Sundays and with church attendance flagging after World War II,
Mildred Huie Wilcox LO C A L AC TO R
Mike Dyche people were looking for a new social outlet that also let them sleep in a bit. Restaurants soon hopped on the bandwagon and began offering the decadent spreads of food and signature morning cocktails, such as Bloody Marys, bellinis, and mimosas. “Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week,” wrote British author Guy Beringer in “Brunch: A Plea” in an 1895 Hunter’s Weekly magazine. This was the first time that the now popular term “brunch” had appeared in print.
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The tango is a unique dance born out of the barrios of Buenos Aires. A distinctive fusion of European immigrants, South American natives and intense economic, cultural and social pressures colluded to give birth to a special form of couples dancing that captivates increasing numbers of individuals around the world. Traveling to a distant land in search of wealth and success, many men from the old cities and villages of Europe sought a new life or new prosperity in the fertile potentials of Argentina. Planning to return home after finding their fortunes, the men came alone leaving their families and loved ones behind. When things did not work out as planned the men never were able to return and the social result left a large number of men for every woman in Buenos Aires. In order to win the favor and be in the arms of the woman of his desire a man soon learned that being a good dancer improved his odds greatly.
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Dog Day Care St. Simons Puppy Paradise
A Day in the Life of an Island Dog
B E E R O N TA P
Mellow Mushroom WINE SELECTION
Halyards
7:00 a.m. Wake my person up with slobbery kisses. 8:00 a.m. Walk my person to breakfast in the Village. 8:30 a.m. Clean up the French toast from under the highchair at the next table. 9:30 a.m. Lay on the porch of the Casino while my person reads his book. 10:30 a.m. Steal a little boy’s orange ball on the way home. 11:00 a.m. Curl up on the back screened in porch. 11:30 a.m. Wake up to chase two squirrels and four birds. 11:40 a.m. Continue my nap belly up in the grass. 12:30 p.m. Jump in the Jeep for a ride. 1:00 p.m. Enjoy my delicious treat from the window at the bank. 1:10 p.m. Hang out of the window of the jeep with my mouth open and help wash the car behind us. 2:00 p.m. Flirt with Fifi the French Poodle at the dog park.
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Wake Up Coffee
3:00 p.m. Meet new people and get lots of rubs at Southern Soul. 4:00 p.m. Finish my dog-sized ice cream from Dairy Queen and then try to finish my person’s ice cream too. 4:30 p.m. Drift back to sleep on the couch next to my person. 6:00 p.m. Greet my friends and their people as they walk in the backyard. 7:00 p.m. My friends and I clean plates full of leftover Low Country boil. 8:00 p.m. My person and I walk to East Beach to play fetch before dark. 8:30 p.m. Attempt to dig up ghost crabs after they run away from my kisses. 9:00 p.m. Chase fireflies all the way home. 9:30 p.m. Snuggle up to my human in bed.
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Fruits & Veggies Jams & Jellies Pickles & Salsas Chow Chows Syrups • Honeys • Nut Butters Cookies & Candies Lotions • Soaps
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Specialty Cocktail Georgia Sea Grill
Southern Sippin’ Thirteenth Colony Distillery, located in Americus, Georgia, is a small, family owned operation. Their original intent was to make unique distilled spirits for friends, employees, and family. Now, Southern Corn Whiskey is a regional classic: aged in old oak barrels, it has a smooth and complex taste with hints of oak, spice, butter, and sweet corn.
FOOD
Georgia Boy
Southern Soul Barbeque
INGREDIENTS:
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Gnat’s Landing CRAB CAKE
Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar D E S S E RT S
De Sur Bakery FRENCH FRIES
Zuzu’s FRIED CHICKEN
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Fuse H OT D O G
Hot Dog Alley
What is Wasabi Anyway?
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If you eat sushi, you know what wasabi is. Or do you? You know it is a thick, green paste that is incredibly spicy but you probably don’t know what it is made out of. Wasabi in its pure form is a root. It’s part of the same family as horseradish and mustard, two other plants known for their heat. Unlike chili peppers, which are spicy from their inherent oil capsaicin, wasabi releases a series of hot vapors when grated. The burn is short and sweet, travelling through your sinuses and igniting the senses. Its aroma is so intense that Japanese scientists have been working on a fire alarm for the deaf that wakes them using the scent from wasabi. Traditional Japanese sushi restaurants will grate the wasabi fresh per order, as it begins to lose its potency within a few minutes. However, the wasabi you’ve most likely had actually differs quite a bit from the real thing. Wasabi roots are difficult to grow, and a pound can cost up to $100, so a substitute is
often made by combining mustard, horseradish, and food coloring to give it its iconic light green hue. While there is a taste difference, it’s hard to argue with the price; you can purchase a tube of wasabi in the Asian cuisine or international sections of your supermarket for only a few dollars.
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Beach Village opened officially in November 2015. Located between the convention center and the Westin, this modern shopping center is home to both longtime island businesses like the Jekyll Market and Maxwell’s General Store and new eateries and retailers like Fuse Frozen Yogurt, Wee Pub Beach, Caroline’s Gifts, and Life is Good. Village Green, is a large green space in Beach Village that hosts a monthly farmer’s market, outdoor movies, holiday celebrations, and other family-friendly events. July events begin on Sunday, July 3rd with an oceanside movie under the stars at 8:30 p.m. Bring your blanket and chairs down to Village
Green and relive the doo-wop days of drivein movies and sock hops with Grease. Other Movies on the Green in July are a special screening of Caddyshack at the Jekyll Island Golf Club on July 9, and The Sound of Music on July 30. Kick off the 4th of July by celebrating America’s birthday with an old-fashioned patriotic parade through the Historic District. Island residents and guests are invited to decorate their bikes, golf carts, strollers, pets, and themselves to join the fun and maybe even win prizes. Line up at the Jekyll Island Museum beginning at 9:00 a.m. The proces-
sion up Pier Road to the Historic District starts at 9:30 a.m., ending on the lawn at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. This event is free, and all are welcome to participate or watch. Later in the day, pick a spot on the beach between the Holiday Inn Resort and the Days Inn on the island’s oceanfront side, to witness the most spectacular fireworks in the Golden Isles. The incredible pyrotechnic display will begin around 9:00 p.m. Early arrival for both the parade and fireworks is suggested. Learn more about other 4th of July weekend festivities and deals at jekyllisland.com/ independence. Other community activities in July include the Jekyll Island Farmer’s Market from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Village Green on July 16. Pick up products from local vendors as you stroll the green and listen to live music. On July 31, there will be a prayer service in historic Faith Chapel led by Rev. Buzz Yarborough of St. Richard’s of Chichester Episcopal Church.
With more than a thousand acres of maritime forest, 10 miles of shoreline, and best-in-class biologists and researchers, Jekyll Island is the perfect place for educational summer adventures and one-of-a-kind eco-experiences with island experts. Be a part of sea turtle nesting season and monitoring with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center during Turtle Walks, Ride with Night Patrol, Egg-sperience Dawn Patrol, and Sunrise Walks. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there’s a sea turtle program for you. To participate, visit gstc.jekyllisland.com. Join Ranger Bre on Saturday mornings for a beach walk. During Ranger Walks, you’ll learn about barrier island ecology, the history of Jekyll Island’s south beachfront community, sea turtle research efforts, and more. To reserve a spot, visit jekyllisland.com/rangerwalks. So, come spend the day, the weekend, or, if you’re lucky, even longer, exploring the new face of Jekyll Island. Hit the bike trails and beaches. Try your luck at the fishing pier. Discover the new shopping and dining opportunities at Beach Village. Check out the monthly Farmer’s Market. Splash around at Summer Waves. Grab some fabulous finds in the unique gift shops along Pier Road in the Historic District. Take in some music at sunset over a deli-
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here are certain invitations that one does not turn down. Being invited to participate in one of Peggy Everett’s plein air classes on Cumberland Island is one of them. Another is getting to stay as a guest in Gogo Ferguson’s house. I have known both of these amazing art-
ists for over ten years and jumped at the chance to spend time with them on Georgia’s largest barrier island. Accessible only by boat, Cumberland Island is approximately 18 miles long and between one-half and three miles wide. The National Park Service operates ferry service to Cumberland from St. Mary’s, (continues)
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stopping at both the Dungeness dock and the Sea Camp dock. Cumberland can also be accessed from Fernandina Beach in Florida, via the vessel, Lucy R. Ferguson, which is operated by the Greyfield Inn. It is a converted Carnegie mansion still owned and managed by members of the Carnegie family, my favorite member being Gogo. In the early 1880’s, Thomas Morrison Carnegie and his wife, Lucy Coleman Carnegie, came to the island and established the family’s presence, which exists to the present day. I started my adventure by driving down to Fernandina to meet Peggy and her students, and catching the 9:30 a.m. boat over to the island. While enjoying the 20-minute ride, I met some of my fellow art class attendees as well as visitors who would be staying at the inn. Upon docking at the pier at the inn, we were met by Gogo’s husband, Dave Sayre, who would end up being my tour guide, mentor, and new best friend. We tossed our luggage in the back of a pick-up truck and took the short ride up to Greyfield Inn, where most of the attendees were staying. Peggy informed us that our first class would start the next day at 3:00 p.m. sharp in the downstairs lanai. Having not painted since probably 3rd grade I suddenly felt like I may have made a mistake in coming. It was at this point that I was informed that Gogo had invited me to stay at her house—the same house in which she has entertained such friends as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Hillary Clinton, John F. Kennedy Jr. and just the week before I arrived, Bill Murray! 40
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Dave drove me over to their lovely cottage and as we walked in, I was welcomed with a big hug from Gogo and immediately made to feel right at home. Inside the house wonderful objects covered every surface: shells, huge shark teeth, skulls of birds, horses, sea turtles and other island creatures. In front of the sofa is a beauti-
ful handmade chest of sorts that holds a collection of Indian pottery and arrowheads, sharks teeth and other artifacts that Gogo has found on the island over the years. I looked up and noticed a partially assembled whale skeleton hung from the ceiling. Photos of family and friends from generations are scattered through-
out the living room. After a quick lunch, Dave offered to take us around the island so Peggy could scout out plein air locations. From the ruins of Dungeness on the south end of the island, to the vast beaches, Plum Orchard Mansion mid-island, then to the First African Baptist Church where JFK Jr. was married, Dave pointed out various interesting facts about local history. He explained that Cumberland Island is really made up of two islands connected by a marsh: the island proper and Little Cumberland Island. Little Cumberland is privately owned and not generally open to the public. Historically, Cumberland Island was in private hands, but, in 1971, large areas were deeded to the National Parks Foundation by members or heirs of the Carnegie family. Other lands in private ownership were purchased with funds provided by the Mellon Foundation and Congress, and, in 1972, Cumberland Island was designated a national seashore. A small number of people – principally descendants of property owners – still have houses on the western and northern regions of the island, though only a very few people actually live on the island year-round. Many, however, have sold their property to the National Park Service (NPS), which in turn Gogo Ferguson leases the property back to the former landowners during their lifetime. Eventually, most of the property will revert to the Park Service and become part of the national seashore; however, some properties, including the Greyfield Inn, remain in fee simple ownership by descendants of the Carnegies, with no reversion agreements with the NPS. (continues)
By the time cocktail hour arrived, I had completed my first painting that wasn’t a paint-by-numbers clown picture.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cumberland Plein Air Class (Day 1); Greyfield Inn; Artist Peggy Everett with one of her students; Gogo’s workshop; Dungeness ruins; My masterpiece … à la Peggy,
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After sightseeing and relaxing on the front porch swing, we were treated to a wonderful dinner of fresh caught shrimp and clams and fresh corn and vegetables from the inn’s garden. Travel + Leisure named Greyfield Inn one of the Top 10 Most Romantic US Hotels. Once described as a “Tara-by-the-sea,” the inn is decorated throughout with family heirlooms and antiques, giving each room a distinctive character and evoking the country elegance of a bygone era. The daily tariff is a “package” rate that includes your guest room, Southern breakfast, picnic lunch, and gourmet dinner featuring Georgia coast regional specialties. The many activities on the island include hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, swimming, bird watching, beach combing, biking and of course most of all, relaxing. I woke up early Tuesday morning, ate breakfast and started a solo hike down the tree-covered road, toward the beach. Of course, if you go to Cumberland you are going to see horses. The horses that roam free on Cumberland are feral, meaning that their ancestors were once domesticated. A popular myth holds that they were originally brought to the island by Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century, and they remain one of the most sought-after sights by visitors. After a mile or so, I reached the beach, and for as far as the eye could see in either direction, I was the only person around. Walking south, I came across the tracks of a loggerhead sea turtle that had just laid her eggs. I could see the wooden stick the naturalists had placed to mark the nest. As I continued down the beach, I counted 17 sea turtle nests in a short distance. With many miles of unpopulated beach, I can only imagine how many sea turtle nests Cumberland has each year. It turns out that last year, a total of 583 nests were counted. Once back at Gogo’s, I was able to tour her workshop next to the house. Gogo has been creating amazing jewelry designs inspired by nature, specifically the surroundings of her 42
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family’s home on Cumberland, for more than 30 years. She draws inspiration from all forms of nature, including raccoon and rattlesnake bones, armadillo shells, barnacles and even seaweed. She creates wearable works of art both in their found forms and cast in gold and silver. Gogo is considered one of America’s most remarkable jewelry designers. Her designs can be found in the private collections of noted political figures, celebrities, and dignitaries around the world. Guests at the Greyfield Inn make the short walk over to Gogo’s workshop and are rewarded with their choice of one of these treasures of wearable artwork. As 3:00 p.m. neared, I felt a nervous pang. It was time for class! Fortunately, I was only doing the two-hour intro class and not the three-day plein air course. I have always been amazed at how Peggy can create these wonderful pieces of art. I’m even fortunate enough to own two pieces of her work. But just because she can paint, doesn’t mean I can paint! I looked around the room at the other “students” and suddenly felt like the guy who sits down at a poker table and looks around to see who the “patsy” is. If you don’t know who the patsy is, YOU are the patsy! There were two professional artists, eight very talented amateur artists, two beginners, and ME. I did okay at first. I was able to squeeze out the paint from the tube. But once we started mixing colors, it got real. Peggy guided us for the next two hours and, by the time cocktail hour arrived, I had completed my first painting that wasn’t a paintby-numbers clown picture. As I looked at the works of the other students, I noticed the sense of camaraderie that had developed. The class had been much more fun than I could have imagined and I felt a sense of accomplishment. We celebrated with viewing and a sit-down dinner at the inn. Peggy had placed all of our works at the end of the long table and the students walked around to admire the finished works. As more and more of my (continues)
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morning to get back to the grind of civilization. As I rode the 8:15 a.m. ferry back to Fernandina with a NYC couple who had just celebrated an anniversary, we compared notes on how amazing the Cumberland experience is.
The art class went on for two more days, but I had to catch the boat early the next
While I may not have the artistic talents of my friends Peggy and Gogo, I was able to expe-
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aving grown up with English nursery rhymes like “Little Girl,” I was excited to have recently found myself immersed in an actual royal experience. While visiting London, I was fortunate to view firsthand the traditional parade as the queen traveled from Buckingham Palace to Parliament for the opening session. The queen was adorned in her full regalia as she made the trip in her horse-drawn carriage. Through the words and lyrics of these nursery rhymes, we are reminded of British history and heritage. (continues)
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Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, some of London’s most famous landmarks, were among our favorites to explore. Other traditions that topped our list of things to do: high tea and English pubs.
London, the political, financial and artistic capital of Britain, is hard to beat. Be sure to include afternoon tea and a visit to a pub for the quintessential London experience if and when you visit. Everything you could ever want is there, it is up to you to take it and enjoy it.
The Brits love their tea! More than 163 million cups of tea are consumed every day in Britain and afternoon tea is still observed daily, so we observed that wonderful institution and followed the tradition while we were there. We also learned that British pubs are as much about socializing as they are about drinking. One of the most mysterious aspects of pub behavior for many first timers is how to actually order and get served. Pubs don’t have table service, as a rule, and at busy times, getting the attention of the bar staff can seem virtually impossible. Don’t worry though, because by some mysterious trick they do see you (especially if you’re two American women in a mostly male pub on Saturday afternoon). Here’s how to ensure you
Now that we know what our lovely ladies did on their British adventures, let’s hear more about the local cuisine from Kelly. can be surprisingly delightful or a little underwhelming, perhaps predictable. However, for the most part, our London culinary experience was exceptionally delicious. Armed with notes regarding the very necessary sights to see, and a day excursion to Highclere Castle, dining was primarily to provide sustenance during our busy schedule; however, we were in for some lovely surprises.
A DINING EXPERIENCE IN LONDON
We began with the ultimate British Afternoon Tea, which we continued daily during our stay.
Our favorite “tea party” was at the Orangery Restaurant at Kensington Palace. Set in a garden pavilion built for Queen Anne in 1704, and the only royal palace in London where you can enjoy afternoon tea, we certainly felt like royalty! The cucumber and fresh mint sandwiches, orange scented and currant scones served with Cornish clotted cream, lemon curd, and English strawberry jam were perfect companions to tea served on royal china with sugar and cream. How did this wonderful institution begin? The Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Stanhope, one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting suffered from a “sinking feeling” at about 4:00 in the afternoon. At the time, it was usual for people to take only two meals a day: breakfast, and then dinner around 8:00 p.m. At first, the Duchess had her servants sneak her a pot of tea and a few breads, but soon began inviting friends to join her at 5:00 p.m. in her rooms at Belvoir Castle. Small cakes, bread and butter sandwiches, assorted sweets, and tea were served. The practice proved so popular that the Duchess continued it when she returned to London and high tea was quickly picked up by other social hostesses respectable (continues)
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enough to move it into the drawing room. Today, afternoon tea is still available from about 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Our morning breakfast, which we ate overlooking Big Ben each day, had some decidedly interesting, yet maybe typical, English fare. While I went for the buffet of cold assorted fruits and yogurt, there was a “hot” buffet full of sausages, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans (like baked beans), potatoes, and black pudding. Black pudding, recently hailed as a “superfood” (really?) is actually a type of blood sausage, loaded with protein, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, as well as being practically carb free; however, it did not make it to my plate. My traveling companion, however, could not resist a small taste!
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The National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square was the location of two of our favorite culinary delights. Upon the recommendation of a friend, we followed the signs to the café prior to our museum tour. A little like a cafeteria, and really in the basement, we had a fabulous soup and a glass of wine. Upon the completion of our tour, we happened upon the third floor signage for the Portrait Restaurant, and, as we came through the door, we saw the magnificent view of the city of London and realized that this was where we were intended to eat! The breathtaking view goes from Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square down Whitehall to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and, of course, the London Eye. We promptly made reservations for our last night in London and it certainly did not disappoint. The food, which included buffalo mozzarella, roast cod fillet, and butternut squash, was amazing, and the views as the lights came on in the city were spectacular! A very special night to end a very special trip! A true highlight was the Granadier pub. After a morning wandering through the “V and A” museum (the Victoria and Albert to those of us who are not hip), we popped in to a very, very crowded Harrod’s and promptly popped right back out. Our journey on foot continued
to the tiny former officers’ mess with grenadier themed decorations and a wonderful bar. Bellying up to order, I requested fish and chips (of course) and was asked, in an accent that was difficult to discern, whether I wanted mushy peas? Excuse me? But of course I want them (whatever they are). But also I want a couple of pints of ale! The fish and chips were so yummy, and, yes, I truly loved my mushy peas! But then again, I really like split pea soup, too. We had only one exceptionally bad culinary event. With theatre tickets to Les Miserables, it was actually quite appropriate. We were dropped off by our Black Cab driver to the “restaurant,” which was a bar loudly playing “Help!” by The Beatles. After a confusing few moments, we located the restaurant at the back of the bar and ordered quickly to make the play. The appetizers made us giggle, and the main course, a lonely (maybe hanger) steak on a plate, was difficult to cut much less chew! The waitress had us laughing uncontrollably when she asked, “What’s going on here?” as she noticed our uneaten food. We simply said we were in a hurry and really not that hungry! Our Downton Abbey day, while not centering around food per say, was such a highlight and we did eat at the castle. We were not served in the grand dining room where such wonderful scenes were portrayed, nor did we get to dress in the wonderful clothes for a grand dining experience. However, the “Coronation Chicken” sandwich served in the tent decorated with flowers hand-picked and set out by Lady Carnarvon, the current lady of the house and wife of George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon, was truly delicious! The high tea at the Cowshed Cafe at Cogges farm, where Lady Edith’s love child, Marigold, was secretly raised, deliciously sustained us for our trip back to London. Back home in the states, I may just have to incorporate high tea in my afternoons, when I feel that “sinking feeling” around 3 or 4 o’clock. But who is going to make those delicious scones?
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The owners of Mainely Lobster and Seafood Too are chefs who are passionate about using the finest ingredients and the freshest fish. To best succeed in this venture and learn all they could about the lobster business, they were trained by lobster professionals in Maine in a “lobster university.” Lobsters are flown in live several times a week, and they only use seafood companies that ensure the freshest and highest quality product. Since it takes 5 lbs. of lobster to make 1 lb. of fresh lobster meat, at most times, there are several hundred lobsters in the tanks at the store. Hernan says, “The lobster from Maine has a very pronounced succulent taste. It is sweet tasting and the meat is very low in sugars. When purchasing, customers can take it home live or we are happy to steam it for them.” He adds, “Customers have really enjoyed having the opportunity to pick their own live lobster.”
As canneries dwindled, upper-class vacationers from the cities started flocking to coastal Maine for the salt air and “exotic cuisine.” wild Georgia shrimp. As there is a constant demand for that, we are a certified vendor of wild Georgia shrimp. We also offer Sapelo clams. Depending of the season, we also carry other local fish.” He continues, “Prior to opening, we did a thorough search of where we would be attaining our seafood. We are working with one of the largest suppliers of seafood in the country, Bristol Seafood. We have visited the plant in Maine for a full understanding of their practices as well as extensive training in the proper handling of seafood. For example,
Hernan explains, “Our seafood comes from a variety of places, Alaska, Norway, Faroe Islands, live
minutes. In addition, we have launched the delivery of our line of cooked meals.” So stop by Mainely Lobster and Seafood Too to grab a great lobster roll, pick up quick and easy preprepared seafood dinners, or choose your own lobster and seafood to make one of the delicious recipes we’ve included here.
LOBSTER It’s funny to think that lobster, considered by many to be a delicacy and sold for as much as $50 each at times, was once a pauper’s meal. In the early 17th century, William Wood, a British historian visiting Newfoundland, said of lobster, “Their plenty makes them little esteemed and seldom eaten [except by the Indians who] get many of them every day for to bait their hooks withal and to eat when
the haddock we source is line-caught at sea. We only source our seafood from companies that follow strict sustainability guidelines.”
lobster and wild mussels from Maine, and of course our local waters. Our shrimp is local,
When asked for recommendations for seasonal seafood dishes, Hernan says, “Seafood is always great for the summer because it is quick cooking and very fresh and light. Mainely Lobster and Seafood Too makes it even easier by selling prepared dishes such as crab cakes, salmon cakes, shrimp kebabs, fish and veggies that you simply have to bake in the oven for a few
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they can get no bass.” They were used as food for farm animals and their shells were ground up and used for manure. The sheer abundance of lobster in the waters off the Atlantic made it common and boring and an embarrassment for people to eat. “Lobster shells about a house are looked upon as signs of poverty and degradation,” wrote American observer John Rowan in the mid-19th century. Lobster was (continues)
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first seen in the salad section on menus around the late 1850s. With a going rate that was half the rate of chicken salad, it was considered a bargain. The introduction of canneries in the U.S. provided lobster with a big commercial break. It was difficult to convince fisherman to catch lobsters and even harder to persuade shop owners to buy the canned crustacean; however the assembly line of boilers, claw breakers, tail pickers, and shell sweepers, started popping up more and more in canneries along the Maine coast. In 1870 1,200 lobstermen were providing 23 canneries with enough lobster to produce two million cans per year. But the canning heyday was short-lived as aggressive fishing practices started decreasing the size of the lobsters. It went from 1-2 large lobsters to 10 or more of the now abundant smaller, younger lobsters to fill a one-pound can. The cost of shelling started to outweigh the profits for the meat (which incidentally, sold at less for pound than baked beans). As canneries dwindled, upperclass vacationers from the cities started flocking to coastal Maine for the salt air and “exotic cuisine.” Savvy restaurateurs began to crown the smaller 1-2 lbs. lobsters, which were just the right size to fill a dinner plate, with butter and herbs, and serve them as a “specialty dish” on silverlined china. These tourists and wealthy socialites brought their love of the dish home to Boston and Philadelphia, and created a demand for shipping. Refrigera56
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tion and ice packing gave fishermen the ability to ship live lobsters across the East Coast, and west to Chicago and St. Louis. During this culinary craze, they even began making their way to England, where they sold for ten times the original price.
ster. It’s a treat, a celebratory food for special occasions or for any day of the week.”
- Lobster Bake INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. steamer clams, scrubbed 2 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper 8 small red bliss potatoes (about ¾ lb.)
With the decrease in supply and increased demand for the now prized dish, the price for lobster skyrocketed, hitting their first peak in the 1920s, when the going rate was about the same as today’s prices. During the Depression, lobster was no longer something that someone could afford to order in restaurants, so it was demoted back to canneries to provide a cheap source of protein for American soldiers, and the dwindling lobster population recovered slowly along with the U.S. economy. Since that time, consumer demand for special occasion lobster meals at restaurants and use of lobster as a “delicacy” seafood item have remained steady, keeping the lobster population from growing and prices relatively high. The coastal visitors’ love for lobster figured strongly into the decision to open Mainely Lobster and Seafood Too on St. Simons Island, Stutzer explained, “When you think of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean, you often think of shellfish, and since there is no fresh lobster available in the area we thought it would be fun for the islanders and tourists to have access to fresh, live Maine lobster. It’s a food that brings back good memories for many folks who have visited the northeast and loved the novelty and taste of lob-
2 ears shucked corn, cut in half 4 (1 lb.) whole live Maine lobsters 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice PREPARATION:
Rinse clams under cold running water; place in large bowl. Cover with cold water; add black pepper. Let stand 30 minutes; drain and rinse. (This helps clean the clams of any grit.) Add water to large stockpot to a depth of 2 inches; bring to boil. Add potatoes and corn; steam, covered, 5 minutes. Add lobsters headfirst, and add clams; steam, covered, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any unopened clam shells. Combine butter and lemon juice in small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until butter melts. Divide lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes among 4 large plates. Ladle broth from bottom of stockpot into a bowl for dipping clams. Serve with melted lemon butter.
BLUE CRABS Blue crabs have been have been fished and caught by man since before the dawn of recorded history. The earliest reference to the culinary use of blue crab in the Mid Atlantic was in 1615 when Hamor described that the Indian chief Powhatan served visiting Europeans crab as part of a breakfast meal. During the 1700s, blue crab was commonly eaten along the Mid-Atlantic but not far from where it was caught. Salting and drying methods of preservation do not lend themselves (continues)
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2 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning, or to taste, for sprinkling over boiled seafood 2 lbs. large shrimp (about 30, preferably with heads) Accompaniments: Horseradish, cocktail sauce and French bread PREPARATION
well to crabmeat, and thus the blue crab was not transported until the birth of ice-cooling. Crabmeat will stay fresh on ice for a period of only 10 days, so there are also limitations on how far it could be transported before flash freezing and refrigerated trucking were implemented.
- Spicy Boiled Crabs with Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn & Garlic INGREDIENTS
24 live blue crabs 2 3-oz. packets Zatarain’s crab boil or 5 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 Tbsp. cayenne ½ cup table salt 3 lemons, quartered 2 onions, halved 1½ lbs. small potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter) 2 heads of garlic (not separated into cloves) 6 ears of corn, shucked
In a 7 to 8 gallon kettle bring 5 gallons water to a boil. While water is coming to a boil, in a deep sink rinse crabs in 2 or 3 changes of water. (Do not fill sink too full or crabs may crawl out.) Add Zatarain’s crab boil or 5 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, salt, lemons, and onions to boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Add potatoes and garlic and boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes and garlic with a large sieve to a large platter and keep warm, covered with foil. Add corn to boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer corn with tongs to platter and keep warm, covered with foil. Return water to a boil. Transfer about 6 crabs carefully with long tongs to sieve, holding them down in sieve with tongs, and turn crabs out into boiling water. Add remaining crabs in same manner. Return water to a boil and cook crabs until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. (To determine doneness, remove a claw and crack it with the handle of a dinner knife. Use knife to extract meat from claw.) Transfer crabs with sieve to another large platter and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning. Return water to boil and cook shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with sieve to large platter with crabs and sprinkle with remaining Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning. Serve crabs, shrimp, and vegetables with horseradish cocktail sauce and French bread.
MUSSELS, CLAMS, FRESH FISH Spain’s classic dish of paella, named for the pan in which it is cooked, originated near Valencia and often contains a mix of chicken, sausage, seafood and vegetables over the saffron flavored rice. This version uses only seafood and allows you to choose your preference of fresh fish to add to the dish, plus wild Georgia shrimp, Sapelo clams and the wild Maine mussels that are available at Mainely Lobster and Seafood Too.
- Seafood Paella INGREDIENTS:
6 cups clam or seafood broth 1 tsp. thread saffron 1 ½ pounds firm-fleshed fish (cod works well), cut into bite-sized pieces 1 dozen mussels 1 dozen small clams 12 large shrimp in shells Spanish sea salt 2 Tbsp. parsley, minced 8 cloves garlic, minced 1Tbsp. fresh thyme 2 tsp. sweet smoked paprika 8 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 6 scallions, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 2 cups Bomba paella rice or Calasparra paella rice Lemon wedges Alioli (garlic mayonnaise) PREPARATION:
Heat broth in large pot. Stir in saffron. Pat fish and shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle to mash parsley, garlic, thyme and 1/8 tsp. salt into a paste; stir in paprika. Add water if necessary to form a paste. Heat 6 Tbsp. of oil in 15” paella pan over medium high heat and quickly brown the fish 1-2 minutes. Do not fully cook. Remove to warm platter. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. of oil, onion, scallions and bell pepper to paella pan and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened. Raise heat, add tomato and cook until it becomes sauce-like, 2 to 5 minutes. Pour in the hot broth and bring to a boil. Sprinkle the rice evenly across the pan. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring rice and rotating pan occasionally. Add all reserved fish (but not shrimp). Stir in parsley paste. Taste for salt. Do not stir after this point. Lower the heat, continue to simmer until rice is no longer soupy but enough liquid remains to continue cooking the rice (about 10 min.). Add extra liquid if necessary. Arrange shrimp, clams and mussels over rice, placing edges of mussel and clam shells so they open facing up. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until rice is almost done. Remove pan from the heat and cover with foil. Let sit 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with fresh alioli.
should or should not go into the pot for a crawfish boil. Use this recipe as a guide and modify it to your own tastes by using more or less vegetables and spice as you prefer. And remember, when live crawfish are not in season, you may simply substitute Georgia white shrimp.
- Crawfish Boil INGREDIENTS:
1 gallon water 2 3-ounce packages crab boil ¼ cup salt
1 head garlic, halved 3 large lemons, halved 5 lbs. live crawfish, rinsed and purged in salt water PREPARATION:
In very large pot over high heat bring water, crab boil, salt, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper to boil. Add potatoes, onions, corn, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook until vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes. Squeeze lemons over pot, add lemons and crawfish, and stir to combine. Cover and return mixture to the boil. Cook until shells turn bright red, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
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local girls conquering the city, and the world! ith the opening of the new expanded Tibi store at The Shops on Market Street and a recent visit by Tibi founder Amy Smilovic in mind, we were inspired to put Elaine Griffin to task and have her conduct an interview from one Golden Isles native turned New York designer to another. EG: What’s your favorite thing about
is now commuting to St. Simons Island and Brunswick from Savannah. We have about 75-85 employees in the U.S. and showrooms in London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo. Our national warehouse is in Brunswick, near the airport. We have 25,000 square feet and handle all domestic shipping from there. About 25% of our business is e-commerce, and 40% is from the showrooms overseas.
comfortable, and I also think that there’s a need for it to be feminine and pretty. My clothing is informed by melds of different cultures: living in Georgia, New York, Hong Kong, and having a European husband. At the base of it all, I still want it to be pretty and have some femininity even in the most strict styles. EG: Describe your typical day when
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Usually we stay at The Cloister because we have the kids. I’m always amazed at how many people still stop me to say hello and ask about my family. I brought the store designer with me and they asked if I know everyone. That level of familiarity is everywhere and I think it’s something we search for. In New York, that’s rare. We find it in places like the silver food truck on the corner where the guy remembers your name. And of course my other favorite thing is seeing my family.
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AS: I’m up no later than 6:00
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a.m. and I drink a pot of coffee. I look, but try not to look to hard, at industry publications like style. com and Business of Fashion. I usually take the 7:30 a.m. train from Greenwich to 14th Street subway, and troll Instragram while on the train. I get off the subway at the office at Bleeker/Bond, where I stop and grab coffee from the guy in the silver food truck.
AS: I think I tend to give people
the benefit of the doubt. This is where being married to someone from the Czech Republic is an important balance. I’m more trusting and not suspicious by nature. I’ll interview someone and tell him how great they are, and he’ll ask me if I knew they did five years in prison. It has been very valuable. Southern hospitality is also ingrained in the sense that I am always concerned with someone else being comfortable in a room or in the office.
involved in the business? AS: They’re a huge part of it. Of
EG: Do you think there’s a Southern
course my mom (Judy Wallin) is there in the office. My sister has now joined the company too, and
element that also translates to your clothing? AS: Yes, I want the clothing to be
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EG: Where does creativity begin for you? AS: I’m always seeking out what feels new in
art. Whether that’s photography or painting, or even sculpture when I’m seeking more structure, volume, or definition. I always try to find what is inspiring in the art I like. EG: If you could only dress one person for the rest of your life, who would that be? AS: Charlotte Rampling. I would love to dress
her at 20, at 30, and at 60. She has her own style that is so timeless and chic that it works and will still be appropriate even in her 60s. Her beauty is natural, which is refreshing. EG: What’s next?
there are meetings with the production team about the runway sets. I’m horrible about lunch. A bad thing about me is that I don’t care about food, so I usually keep three Power Bars with me to eat throughout the day. People know this about me and try to plan meetings around times when they know I will have eaten to avoid my “hangry moods.” If I do eat, it’s usually because someone brings me an order of rice with fried chili peppers or something. EG: When you’re reviewing new designs what do you look for? AS: My design teams present prototypes to me
and I try everything on. It has to sound good as I pull it over my head or slide it on. It can’t have any fussiness where I’m getting tangled or can’t reach a button. If it makes me squirm or fidg-
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et, it won’t work. This is where we push each other. I’m looking for what’s next, not what’s now. And if we all love it, we know that’s bad too. We’ve looked back consistently and seen whenever we’ve had a “kumbaya” experience where we’re all in agreement, that’s like being on the Titanic for us. I encourage fighting. If we’re fighting, we’re pushing for something better and that’s what works. EG: How do you all stay inspired?
AS: One or two new stores. We’re looking at
California. In San Francisco, we’re seeing a need for a style that’s eased out but more refined. There’s not much in the market to fill the gap between the Coachella/grunge look and formal/party fashions. Melrose Place would be great. Considering Miami as well, for the international customer. We don’t really cater to individual markets though. We find that the Tibi woman has a variety of looks, just like not all women at The Cloister are lipstick and Lilly.
AS: I try to make it a rule to get on the 5:15
p.m. train. Tibi is a very right brain/left brain company. I want everyone to be switched on all the time, but not in the office at all hours. I want them to live, eat, and breathe it by documenting what they see when they’re out with pictures and sharing. If someone isn’t sending me a picture of shoes they see out in the club at 11:00 p.m., I’m concerned.
EG: What’s new and exciting about the store at Shops on Market Street? AS: Have you seen it?! It’s a fantastic space –
very open with tons of light. We sourced 100% of the interior work in the store locally, including iron work for the racks, and sculptural pieces. I’ve even been able to refer the local contractors for work in New York. It’s exciting!
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road. Road trips can be an amazing experience. We’ve always taken long trips in the car. Fortunately, none of them have resembled a National Lampoon parody. We’ve only had a handful of brief nightmarish experiences along the way, like the trip where we were stuck in construction traffic and our
first child, less than a year old, screamed for hours from the backseat because that’s what she did whenever the car stopped moving. Then there was the dog that became uncharacteristically ill while we were still hours from our destination. In a snowstorm. As it turns out, snowballs can be handy cleaning tools. Road trips aren’t for everyone. If you hate to drive, or you experience road rage easily, driving thousands of miles is probably not for you. If your family is not used to spending a lot of time in 50 square feet of space or your children are not easily entertained, again, a road trip might not be the most relaxing way to get somewhere. But, if you can plan, prepare, and be patient, a road trip can be a lot of fun. When I was a kid we didn’t have DVD players or iPods. Today we have a rule in our car: the DVDs only come out if we’re traveling for two hours or more, and even then we have electronic-free periods as needed. We still play car games from my childhood. On a 3,000 mile trip a couple of years ago, we saw all but one or two US license plates. I remember how excited we were to spot Alaska at a rest stop. (I may or may not have been more excited than the kids.) As the primary road trip driver in our household (I say it’s because
my wife doesn’t like highway driving. She says she doesn’t like to drive when I’m the passenger. Semantics.), it helps me to have a destination and a goal. I like to get where I’m going, although after a couple of pregnancies and small children I’m much more content to make pit stops along the way. Small bladders will do that. After DVD players, the best thing to happen to road trips, in my estimation, is Google Maps with live traffic updates. I can’t remember traveling without it. More important than anything else, however, is learning this secret: a road trip is about the journey itself, not just what lies between us and our destination. In some ways the American road trip is our nation’s version of the spiritual pilgrimage. If we can find a way to bring meaning to the journey it is less aggravating, and dare I say, can even be life giving. Enjoying the vistas and local flavor along the way; creating memories with those we love; even using the hours
behind the wheel to think through some of life’s big questions; all of these activities are but a few examples of how we
can bring meaning to the endless miles of road we travel. Life itself, we often learn too late, isn’t all about our destination. Just ask Ralph Waldo Emerson, who may or may not have learned this from his own road trips in early transportation: “Life is a journey, not a destination.” It’s not about the accumulation of the right amount of stuff. It’s not about reaching retirement. It’s not about some great achievement upon which we have set our personal value. Life is about the journey itself and what we choose to do along the way, the relationships we form, and the meaning we find for ourselves and help make for others. Lest we think otherwise, the lifelong Christian journey is no different in this regard; the journey is as important as the destination. If our daily life were only the mechanism that gets us to some distant destination, than we are surely to be pitied. Instead, we can learn to set our destinations and also enjoy the route along the way. We can survive the side of the road experiences that come with illness or accidents, and we can certainly navigate around them with the road maps some of us find through our faith. It’s the season for road trips, and spiritual journeys are always in order. Wherever yours takes you, I hope the trip is full of meaning and blessings along the way.
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PETITE MAISON MOVES TO SHOPS AT DEMERE Petite Maison was started by Julie Willis, who has always had a passion for interior design. Her idea was to bring a fresh, young, new shop with unique finds and an eclectic style to St. Simons Island. The store carries vintage and custom furnishings, gifts, and home décor. You can also find original artwork, handmade jewelry and exceptional gifts for any occasion. The new location now offers a Fabric Room, which will allow Julie to work her magic in interior design. Stop by and enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience or talk to Julie about how she can transform your interior. The new Petite Maison store is located next to Locos Grill & Pub in Shops at Demere at 2463 Demere Rd., Suite 104., 912.638.0130, or visit petitemaisonssi.com. MANOR RECEIVES ACCOLADES Always providing the very best in Southern hospitality, Brunswick Manor recently received recognition for multiple industry sources. The 2016 Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Service from City Beat News was one of these accolades. The Spectrum Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction was established to spotlight companies providing exceptional service and experiences to their customers. Their research is done annually and is completely independent and unbiased. The award is only bestowed upon that fraction of companies earning their highest ratings. Through this award City Beat News honors its mission to provide a voice to the unheralded small businesses that are the foundation of our communities and to find and promote excellence wherever they find it. Brunswick Manor also received a TripAdvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence for strong praise and ratings received from travelers. For more information about the beautiful Bed & Breakfast in Historic Downtown Brunswick, visit brunswickmanor.com.
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RSM CLASSIC LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE The Davis Love Foundation, host organization of The RSM Classic, now has a new website, www.RSMClassic.com, to deliver important information and news about the Official PGA TOUR event being held at Sea Island Golf Club November 14 - 20. The website is designed to enhance the user experience for spectators, volunteers and sponsors. “The unveiling of the new website is part of our overall strategy to ensure we are providing visitors with an exceptional user experience and access to timely event information and updates,” said Scott Reid, Tournament Director. The site allows viewers to easily navigate through information related to tickets, hospitality, spectators, volunteerism, charities and media.The RSM Classic will be played on the Seaside and Plantation courses and is hosted by Davis Love III, 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain and 21-time PGA TOUR winner. Tickets are on sale now. For information, visit the new tournament website at RSMClassic.com.
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HUNTERMACLEAN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS RANKING The law firm of HunterMaclean was recently ranked in the Chambers USA Guide 2016, and is the only law firm in Brunswick and Savannah to be included. Chambers guides are the result of thousands of in-depth interviews by the largest research team of its kind and are trusted across the globe to objectively rank the world’s best lawyers and law firms. HunterMaclean received rankings in Environmental Law, Labor and Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial. Attorneys highlighted for their work include Drew Ernst (Environmental Law), Wade Herring (Labor and Employment), Shawn Kachmar (Labor and Employment), and Sarah Lamar (Labor and Employment). Considered the most trusted law resource guide worldwide, the Chambers USA Guide is com-
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opened another event venue on Newcastle Street called J’s Boom Boom Room. This already popular one-of-a-kind space is available for rent. Able to hold approximately 40 guests, this swanky lounge is perfect for cocktail parties, after office get-togethers, basically any intimate celebration that you can dream up. Call the dream team to schedule at 912.275.8294. For more information, visit stratonhall.com
patient and caregiver experience,” said Bobby Robertson, President and CEO of HEALTHCAREfirst. HGI is the only hospice in Georgia to achieve this designation all four years it has been awarded. Karen Brubaker, HGI CEO, said, “Our hospice team is so proud and excited to receive this award for the fourth year in a row. We are gratified that 99% of families we served would recommend Hospice of the Golden Isles for others who need this expert, compassionate care.” For more information on Hospice of the Golden Isles, call 912.265.4735 or visit hospice.me.
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SIX YEARS OF EXCELLENCE The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for a sixth consecutive year. “With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service.” Certificate BRYAN DENTAL ASSOCIATES OPENS Dr. Thomas Bryan has established Bryan Dental Associates and merged with Dr. Tom Sayer, who has practiced on St Simons Island for almost forty years. A native of St Simons Island, Dr. Bryan graduated from Glynn Academy, the University of Georgia and Regents University, formerly the Medical College of Georgia, College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bryan and his wife, Claire, have a home on the island and are members of Wesley United Methodist Church at Frederica. Dr. Bryan is the son of Tommy and Patsy Bryan, the owners of St Simons Drug Co. Dr. Bryan, Dr. Sayer, and their team comfortably provide General Dentistry, focusing on Cosmetic, Restor-
of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at ative and Family Dentistry. Bryan Dental Associates is open Monday-Friday and conveniently located in Plantation Village at 300 Main St Suite 102. Visit them online and meet the team at bryandentalssi.com or call 912.638.9946 for an appointment. LAND TRUST ACQUIRES MUSGROVE PROPERTY The St. Simons Land Trust recently purchased 58 acres of Musgrove, the former home of Nancy Reynolds Bagley and her son, Smith Bagley. In a three-phase agreement with seller, the Brenn Foundation, the acquisition is the first of three parcels totaling 260 acres of the 450-acre property, which will not include the family
least 12 months. For more information about The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, visit kingandprince.com. compound. The purchase, which includes 1,000 feet of deep-water frontage on Musgrove Creek, will eventually include nature trails and become a public park (after all 3 parcels are acquired), with a conservation easement held by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to guarantee the land will never be developed. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Coastal Wetlands Grant program is providing two $1 million grants. A stewardship endowment to manage the property will also be established. The Brenn Foundation sought the transaction with the Land Trust to preserve Musgrove and to raise additional funds to support its mission. For more information, visit sslt.org.
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ART, EDUCATION & INSPIRATION Enjoy a night of art, film, music, and dance as the Coastal Georgia communities come together to support Mission E4 school building projects and creative arts programs in Haiti. The night will be a collaborative event with Haitians performing on the film screen and live performing artists on the stage, all telling the story of Milk Carton on a String. The story of Milk Carton on a String is an inspiring story of hope and a bright future as a group of kids dare to dream and step out of the box that society has placed them in. The night will feature an original musical composition played by live musicians, with professional performing artists from around the world dancing live on the stage and Haitian performers featured on film. This one-night only event takes place July 30 at The Ritz Theatre. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit milkcartononastring.com.
IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE The Island Players Young People’s Summer Workshop production of Disney Kids The Jungle Book will hit the stage at the Casino Theatre in July. Mowgli, Baloo and the crew invite you to come out and sing along during this fun family show. Evening shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. July 13-16, and 20-23, and there will be 3:30 p.m. matinee performances on July 16-17 and 23-24 as well. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children (children aged 2 and under admitted free of charge), and can be purchased at the box office 30 minutes prior to showtime. The kids have been working hard under the guid-
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SOUP BOWLS FOR SECOND HARVEST Glynn Visual Arts supports America’s Second Harvest by offering classes for students to come in and make a bowl to donate it to the Handmade for the Hungry/Empty Bowl Project. After the bowls are made and donated, the project culminates with a soup dinner catered by Straton Hall at GVA on October 18 in which attendees buy a handmade bowl to take home and receive a soup dinner with all the fixin’s. Tickets are $25. All proceeds from the sales of the bowls and dinner are donated to America’s Second Harvest. It’s fun to make the bowls and then come out to the dinner to see all the creativity in our community, knowing it’s for a great cause! Pottery classes for the event are $20 per person each class session and will take place 6:00-7:30 p.m. at GVA July 19, 26, August 23, and 30.
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SAY IT WITH COLOR. These unique bright paper invitations, note cards and “to-do” lists by Island Chic Girl are whimsical, eye-catching and sure to get attention. Exclusively available at NANCY, 26 Market St, 912.634.8005, nancyssi.com
DENIM DIVA The perfect summertime shirt by Laiu that you can wear anywhere has flattering high side slits to show off your figure. Paired with Matisse Coconuts sandals and necklace by Betsy Pittard Designs. Available at Butler’s Stash, 26 Market Street, 912.268.2642, butlersstash. myshopify.com
CELEBRATE EVERY OCCASION Whimsical little ornaments dress up this platter. Decorate for any holiday or summer party by simply changing the ornaments on a variety of fun ceramic serving dishes. Indigo & Cotton, Shops at Sea Island, 600 Sea Island Rd., 912.634.8884, indigossi.com.
STAND TALL ON THE WATER Get on the incredibly stable Eclipse standup paddleboard from Hobie and go using Mirage Drive® leg power. From the car, the dock or your boat to the water in minutes. SouthEast Adventure Outfitters, 313 Mallery St, 912.638.6732. southeastadventure.com.
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FLAVORFUL FOURTH This custom-made mini cupcake flag sheet cake is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday parties. Available in vanilla or chocolate cake. Smallcakes, 1600 Frederica Rd., 912.434.9106.
SUMMER FROM HEAD TO TOE Come in and shop for comfortable summer fashion like this cute red, white and blue ensemble for the holiday. St. Simons Drug Co. is not just a drug store, it’s also a great gift store. 209 Longview Plaza, 912.638.5473
SUMMER STYLIN’ Look seasonally chic in this snappy wedge sandal by Pierre Dumas that’s both comfortable and priced affordably. Wild & Personal, 214 Redfern Village, 912.634.4563, wildandpersonal.com
A MUST-HAVE From the edge of the ocean to the palm of the hand, the Starfish Cuff Bracelet is inspired by a starfish species native to the region, commonly known as the Royal Starfish because of its natural purple color. Gogo Jewelry, 217 Redfern Village, 912.634.8875, gogojewelry.com.
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NEPTUNE PARK WAS FILLED WITH ISLAND RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WEARING PATRIOTIC ATTIRE TO OBSERVE THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY AND TO HONOR AND REMEMBER OUR NATION’S FALLEN SOLDIERS at the annual Taps at Twilight service. Sen. David Purdue was this year’s guest speaker and Rabbi Racheal Bregman of Temple Beth Tefilloh delivered the invocation. The Rotary Club of St. Simons Island has been hosting Taps at Twilight on St. Simons Island as a free community service and Memorial Day tradition since 1991. The closing of the remembrance with the bugle call of “Taps” serves as the perfect reminder of the reason that we are free to celebrate and the price paid for that freedom. 1. The Moore Family. 2. Mandy, Jimmy, Kyndal, Kynlie and Brantley Wilson. 3. From left, back row: Bri Rousenvall, Laura Hepner, Gil Cooper, Jordan Andrew, Meredith and Walter Ward; front row: Gail Kelly, Vickie Hamilton. 4. Angie Votsis, Barbara and Dave Smith. 5. Alyce and Gabrielle Boucher, Chuck Rhode. 6. Linda and Ronnie Jones. 7. Steve and Stacey Bristol. 8. Carol Norton, Dee James. 9. Jeannine and Jay Torbert. 10. Wank and Dale Davis. 11. Brunswick High School JROTC. 80
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THEY REALLY HOOKED ‘EM THIS YEAR AT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY VICTORY BOARD’S REELIN’ IN A CURE FISHING TOURNAMENT. Tommy Stroud, Jr. landed the big fish and took home the top prize of an SUP board donated by Davis Love III’s Paddle & Putt, but there were lots of winners that day as the Victory Board exceeded its fundraising goal. The band party at Morningstar Marina with music by Owen Plant was a big hit as well. 1. Michael Popa, Butler Melnyk, Ken Lambright, Richard Scott, Tommy Stroud, Jr., Sutton Biletzskov, Lee Hopkins (kneeling). 2. Event chairs: Valerie Dunn, Alexa Scott, Courtney Reid, Marla Melnyk, Kate Danoski. 3. Owen Plant. 4. Stan and Betsy Mensing. 5. Susan Dunn caught a couple beauties! 6. Kenneth and Jessica Searles. 7. Amber Lutz, Keri Anderson. 8. Kevin Crotty, Joe Willis, Ken Lambright. 9. Jim Lloyd, Laura Moulton, Allen Lloyd. 10. Kate Danoski, Valerie Dunn, Sube Lawrence, Keri Anderson, Brittany Crotty. 11. Top Jr. Angler Hank Holcomb with Heard Galis. 12. Jessica Cooper, Ashley Holmes. 13. Chase Hopkins, Blake Burrell, Brett Flanagan. 14. Tracy, Darby, and Zack Gross. 82
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MULTIPLE AGENCIES CAME TOGETHER TO EDUCATE OUR COASTAL COMMUNITY ON SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS during the inaugural Golden Isles Prep Rally at Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Therapy dogs were on hand for stress-relief and free pet micro-chipping was offered. Coastie, the U.S. Coast Guard’s robot, Coast Guard rescue demonstrations, a climbing wall, and other activities kept attendees entertained while they learned. 1. From left, back row: Kathie Perkins, Brooke Thompson, Joyce Sutton, JoAnn Williams, Francetta Lane; front row: Joel, Killian and Kathleen Hunter, Annie Brown, Kimberly Lane. 2. Terry Corey, Panda, Whitley Vick, Frank Porto. 3. Kids checking out Coastie. 4. Savannah Dennhardt, Mary Ellen Hatfield. 5. Nancy Harmeyer, Ruth Barker. 6. Joy and Marvin Smith. 7. Tom and Gwen Scott, Janet Douglas. 8. Julie Holmes Taylor, Ashley Gordon. 9. Dana and Kristen Read. 10. Brunswick Police Officer Timmons, Jack and Hugh Breslin. 11. Adam Sanchez, Holly Kinsey, Cindy Battle. 12. Some of the Girl Scouts participating in the rally. 13. Wayne and Miriam Lancaster. 14. John Youhas, Ginger and Charles Babb. 86
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SEA PALMS RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER WAS THE PLACE TO BE FOR THE 22ND ANNUAL CHAMBER EXPERIENCE, presented by Emerald Princess Casino. The smooth jazz sounds of Tonic Blue set the ambiance for a lovely evening with sensational food, lively bidding on the auction items, and lots of great community networking. 1. Gene and Susan Walker, Aaron Brown. 2. Amanda Bauer, Al Suto, Kate Reeves. 3. Bert Guy, Jud Seymour, Jared and Kathryn Downs. 4. Anita Callaway, Sharon Proudfoot, Pat Kent, Nancy Knighten, Jordan Thomson. 5. Daffanie Alred, Beth Tompson, Kianna Wynn, Diane Brooks. 6. Kyle, Heather, and Patty Rogers. 7. Borden and Connie Hallowes. 8. Jason O’Connor, Heather Rosenberg. 9. Callie and Andrew Milligan. 10. Abby Soll, Melissa Cruthirds. 11. Kathy Stratton, Brittany Walker, Christy Carter. 12. Will McKenzie, Amanda Cable, Ariel Anderson, David Walker. 13. Nancy Harper, Marcia Masisak, Laura Beaudry, Joanne DeVincenzo. 14. Matt and Beth Lemke. 88
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GOLDEN ISLES ARTS AND HUMANITIES HOSTED A SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SOUNDS BY THE SEA CONCERT AT THE ST. SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE. The weather was ideal and the music was fantastic. Traveling Riverside Band knocked it out of the park, playing classic tunes by Tom Petty, The Beatles, CCR, and more, to the sheer delight of the audience. Look for them at this year’s Sunshine Festival on the 4th of July. 1. Tad, Karen, and Sammy Tostensen. 2. Whitney Bulterman, Leslie Irwin. 3. Hannah and Johnnny Warren, Bob and Dawn Schlich. 4. Clay and Andrea Huffman, Holly, Jay, and Darryl Thaw. 5. Denise Ogden, Lindsey Klein. 6. Rayea and Paul Pieschel. 7. Andrea Vicariah, Liliana Escobar, Esperanza Escobar. 8. Jamie, Nat, and Laddie Scott. 9. Mary and Brian Lowie. 10. Mike Grey, Darryl and Bonnie Rabert. 11. Jane Christian, Maria Maes with daughters Mary and Jane. 12. Jan Lemasters, Joy Alexander, Donna Grayson, Gail Rudd. 13. Barbara Browne, Libby and Dan Lane, Jack and Dottie Brodhag. 14. Tommye Cashin, Gay Watson. 90
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ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, SOUTHERN SOUL BARBEQUE HOSTED A PET ADOPTION AND BENEFIT FOR COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY (CARS). Neither man nor beast could resist the tempting aromas coming from the spare ribs and sausages being cooked over wood fire or the butts and brisket in the smoker. Proceeds from food sales were donated to CARS to help their pet rescue mission. 1. Mike and Cathrin Wilbanks. 2. Rickett Baker, Elise Crocker, Thomas Bianco. 3. William Waters, Jana Carpenter. 4. Michael and Alyssa Millsap, Linda McClure. 5. Michael Miller, Jordan Casper, Everett Butler, Jake Kirby, Robby McPherson, Ash Blanton. 6. Ron Fleury, Lauret Lawrence, Bunnie and John Ohman. 7. Jill Wright, Beth and Drew Thornton, Chris Kerr. 8. Brian and Roxanne Misterka. 9. Don Waters, Sam Henson. 10. Caroline Brown, Taylor Muldowney. 11. Parker Hodges, Andrea Sharkey. 12. Gigi and Joe Reno with Chance. 92
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A Climb and Closer Look at Summers in Paradise A Continuation of the Island Memoirs of Francis Peabody McKay
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hese days when you look straight down from the top of the St. Simons Lighthouse, you see the shimmering turquoise of the Neptune Park swimming pool to the west. The view was very different in the early 19th century – a group of unpainted wooden vacation cottages, owned by families from Waycross, Georgia, stood in that area. For 36 years, the Peabody family spent the summer months in the Waycross Colony. In her 1968 memoir, Frances Peabody described the cottages as “nestled biddy-like under the big towering lighthouse.” Everyone knew the lighthouse keeper, Carl Olaf Svendsen, who lived with his wife and children in the brick dwelling next to the tower. He kept dairy cows and supplied the Colony with milk during the summer months. Frances became friends with the keeper’s daughter Helen, and they enjoyed playing with paper dolls cut out of the Sears catalog. One summer, Helen asked Frances to go with her when she took her father’s supper to the top of the lighthouse. Mr.
Svendsen was on duty all night to keep the oil lamp burning inside the lighthouse lens. He also had to wind the weights attached to the clock-like mechanism that rotated the lens and made the light flash. What a feeling of importance Frances had when she walked through the forbidden gate marked “U.S. Government Property. No Admittance except during Visiting Hours!” At twilight Helen and Frances climbed the circular iron staircase and were cheerfully greeted by Mr. Svendsen. He was a genial host who explained how the Fresnel lens, imported from France, magnified the lamp light and made it visible to ships far offshore. Stepping out onto the gallery at the top of the lighthouse, Frances looked down on the Waycross Colony. From 100 feet up, the cottages were “not any bigger than our match-box doll houses.” She could see her mother hanging wet bathing suits on the lighthouse fence. To the east she could see the front range light close to shore. Mr. Svendsen explained that, by lining the range light up vertically with the higher lighthouse beam, pilots
on incoming ships could locate the narrow channel leading into St. Simons Sound. Then Frances watched a colorful sunset over the marshes to the west, before thanking Mr. Svendsen for his hospitality. That night Frances slept with her head at the foot of the bed so she could see the lighthouse beam through the mosquito net over her window. As she counted the flashes before falling asleep, she imagined a steamer out in the ocean searching the dark coast for the two spots of light that would bring it safely to port. This month’s image is a view of the Waycross Colony from the top of the lighthouse, circa 1915, with the St. Simons pier in the background. The roofs of the Colony cottages can be seen amongst the trees. Since its founding in 1965, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s archival collection has grown to over 15,000 historically important artifacts, documents and photographs.
Our monthly images on this page are from the vast archives of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. The Society’s mission includes the “administration, restoration and maintenance of historic facilities and resources … preserved as a living part of the historical and cultural foundations of our coastal community.” Society facilities include the St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum, the A.W. Jones Heritage Center, and the Maritime Center (formerly the U.S. Coast Guard Station). To learn more about the Society, its diverse programs, and the benefits of Society membership, please call (912) 638.4666, or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org.
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