Enjoy Holly Jolly Jekyll This Holiday Season
Holly Jolly Jekyll brings seasonal programs and attractions, happening all season long. Returning November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026! ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island Arts & Museums
Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Nestled along the East River at Gloucester and Bay Streets in Historic Downtown Brunswick is Mary Ross Waterfront Park. This lovely spot offers a ... Keep Reading
Discover the 2025 Chautauqua Lecture Series
2025 Chautauqua Lecture Series Theme: “Just Passing Through” - Famous Faces in the Golden Isles Discover how the Golden Isles attracted some of the ... Keep Reading
Visit the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, located in Brunswick, Georgia showcases the history and culture of plantation life in the antebellum South. It ... Keep Reading
The St. Simons Island Casino Building
Did you know that not all casinos are meant for gambling? The word casino is of Italian origin; the root casa means a house. The term can apply ... Keep Reading
Discover the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island
The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island is a proud non-profit organization with over 900 members, dedicated to fostering a love for literature and ... Keep Reading
Is there a St. Simon?
St. Simons Island is just heavenly. It has beautiful beaches, a perfect climate and miraculous nature, all on one tiny island. With all of these ... Keep Reading
Jekyll Island: The Sea Island State Park
Jekyll Island lies just south of our beloved St. Simons. It is the smallest of Georgia’s major Sea Islands, is 10 miles long and one and a half miles ... Keep Reading
Museums, Live Theater, Music and Movies on St. Simons and the Golden Isles
Discover the Cultural Scene of St. Simons Island Whether you’re a resident, an art enthusiast, or a tourist exploring the area, St. Simons Island ... Keep Reading
Travel + Leisure’s Readers Name the Golden Isles “Favorite Islands in the Continental U.S.”
The enchanting Golden Isles was recently named the #1 Best U.S. Islands by Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure's annual "World’s Best Awards" are ... Keep Reading
85th Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet
The 85th annual Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet is a cherished tradition that celebrates the fishing industry in this coastal Georgia town. Each ... Keep Reading
Author Eugenia Price: Realism in Southern Fiction
Eugenia Price was a pioneer in American literature who wrote extensively on the culture and history of the American South. Her works focused largely ... Keep Reading
The Historic Harrington School
The Harrington School served as an educational hub for African American communities on St Simons Island. Over a century ago, the thriving ... Keep Reading
The First African Baptist Church on St. Simons Island
After the Civil War, a number of Geechee people who had been enslaved remained on St. Simons Island. They attended the First African Baptist Church, ... Keep Reading
Ho, Ho, Ho Holiday Events!
Here's a lineup of the 2022 Christmas and holiday events on St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island and Brunswick. ST. SIMONS ISLAND HOLIDAY ... Keep Reading
The St. Simons Lighthouse’s History
The First Lighthouse (1810) On October 17, 1804, John Couper, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, deeded four acres of his land, known as ... Keep Reading
Weddings and Private Parties
Weddings and parties on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum! Are you looking for a beautiful, historic waterfront setting for ... Keep Reading
Vidalia Onion History
Here is the story of how the original sweet onion was developed in America beginning in the 1930’s until today: What is now a ... Keep Reading
Check Out the Pier Village Market!
Pier Village Market is the Golden Isles Premier Small Business Hub. Located at 215 Mallery Street, the Pier Village Market is an indoor shopping ... Keep Reading
Books about St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island has been the backdrop of many novels, children's books not to mention the center of nonfiction publications. Below are just a few ... Keep Reading
10 Things to Know about St. Simons Island
10 Things to Know about St. Simons Island: St. Simons Island is the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles. It’s also midway between Savannah, Georgia ... Keep Reading
Tabby: The Material that Helped Build the Coastal South
What is Tabby, you ask? Tabby is a type of concrete made by burning oyster shells to create lime, then mixing it with water, sand, ash and broken ... Keep Reading
Black Bears in Georgia: Spring Sightings Not Unusual
Spring brings sightings of all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months. This includes possible sightings of ... Keep Reading
Glynn County, Home to St. Simons Island
Glynn County is located in the southeastern part of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 79,626. The county seat is Brunswick. ... Keep Reading
Famous Sons and Daughters of St. Simons Island
Below is a list of famous people from our Island: Jonathan Byrd, professional golfer Tina McElroy Ansa, novelist, journalist, essayist, and ... Keep Reading
Historic Ritz Theatre
Historic Ritz Theatre Just a hop, skip and a jump from St. Simons is an historic venue that ha stood the test of time. Originally, the Grand ... Keep Reading
Seven “Wander-ful” Spring Break Experiences for the Entire Family
Top Seven Ideas for a Spring Outdoor Escape in Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. Looking for an fun, outdoor jaunt for you and the family ... Keep Reading
The Telfair Museums in Savannah
Are you an art museum buff? Well, if you'd like to take a day trip about an 80 minutes north of St. Simons, the Telfair Museum is the place to ... Keep Reading
South Carolina ETV ‘Gullah Roots’ Traces Gullah Ties from Africa to South Carolina
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) premiered a new hour-long documentary film last October, entitled Gullah Roots. The show followed leaders of the South ... Keep Reading
The Torras Causeway: Taking Visitors to St. Simons Island Since 1924
F.J. Torras Causeway is named for Fernando Joseph Torras (1885–1952), the causeway's main engineer who served as Brunswick's city manager for over 30 ... Keep Reading
Arts and Culture on St. Simons Island
Arts and culture thrive on St. Simons Island. A wide variety of creative artists are drawn to St. Simons Island as both residents and visitors. ... Keep Reading
The History of the Iconic Christ Church
Christ Church is an Episcopal church in St. Simons, Georgia. Beginning as a mission in 1736, the parish would be one of the first to form ... Keep Reading
The St. Simons Island Antique Show: Featuring Treasures from By-gone Eras!
Antique dealers from all over the southeast to attend the much-loved event on St. Simons Island. The show features a vast array of fine and fun ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island: Native American Settlements
Before the Europeans descended on St. Simons Island, Native Americans lived on the Island for centuries. Just north of the village on St. Simons ... Keep Reading
Cherry Lime Rickey Recipe: A Cocktail for Late Summer
Cherry Lime Rickey The rickey is a highball drink made from gin or bourbon, half of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glass, and carbonated water. ... Keep Reading
Sauvignon Blanc: The Toast of the Coast
Why Sauvignon Blanc and Seafood Make a Perfect Pair. Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile, dry white wine that complements many seafood dishes. The ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Watching
One of the favorite pastimes of St. Simons Island residents and visitors is watching dolphins. We love to see them as they play, fish or simply ... Keep Reading
Sheepshead: The Fish With Human Teeth
The aquatic ecosystem of St. Simons Island houses a wide variety of animals, working in harmony to create the beautiful natural places we ... Keep Reading
A Guide to a Couple’s Getaway on St. Simons Island
St Simon's Island is a magical place to getaway on a romantic trip, a relaxing couples vacation or seaside wedding. With pristine and quiet beaches, ... Keep Reading
Exploring Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
Until the Civil War, coastal Georgia thrived as the country’s premiere rice growing region. Many of the South’s great rice plantations disappeared ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island named #2 of The South’s Best Islands 2017 by Southern Living Magazine
Each year Southern Living releases several lists boasting “The South’s Best.” This includes everything from accommodations to bookstores, ... Keep Reading