Lower Altamaha Historical Society

05/19/2026

This Thursday!
7pm at Fort King George, Darien:

We invite you to join us for a presentation on Ossabaw Island, led by Elizabeth DuBose. Elizabeth serves as Executive Director of the Ossabaw Island Foundation, where she works to protect the island’s cultural and natural resources. She brings extensive experience in coastal conservation and public engagement, offering a well-rounded perspective on the island’s stewardship.

Ossabaw Island is a 26,000 acre barrier island, a heritage preserve property managed by the Georgia Department of Natural resources and the Ossabaw Island Foundation. Previously owned by the Torrey family, it is Georgia’s first heritage Preserve. Evidence of human presence dates back 4,000 years and it was occupied by the Guale people when Europeans arrived. Access is limited, with visits by application only for natural, scientific, and cultural study, research, and education.

We hope you can join us for this engaging and informative event!
Members are free. Guests are $5. Join at the presentation

05/04/2026

MAY 21st PRESENTATION:

We invite you to join us for an upcoming presentation on Ossabaw Island, led by Elizabeth DuBose. Elizabeth serves as Executive Director of the Ossabaw Island Foundation, where she works to protect the island’s cultural and natural resources. She brings extensive experience in coastal conservation and public engagement, offering a well-rounded perspective on the island’s stewardship.

Ossabaw Island is a 26,000 acre barrier island, a heritage preserve property managed by the Georgia Department of Natural resources and the Ossabaw Island Foundation. Previously owned by the Torrey family, it is Georgia’s first heritage Preserve. Evidence of human presence dates back 4,000 years and it was occupied by the Guale people when Europeans arrived. Access is limited, with visits by application only for natural, scientific, and cultural study, research, and education.

Join us on May 21st at 7pm, Ft King George.

We hope you can join us for this engaging and informative event. Members free! Drop ins:5$

04/12/2026

✨ Wishing you a beautiful Sunday from one of my favorite churches in all of the South, Antioch Baptist, located in Taliaferro County, Georgia.

This church has been empty for years and we weren't sure if it could be saved, but I'm so happy to share the news that, thanks for a grant from the National Park Service, this place is being restored!

This is what it looked like on my most recent visit last Fall and if you'd like to learn more about the work being done here, I will post more information about that in the comments below.

04/07/2026

You are invited to join us for our upcoming monthly presentation on historic freshwater wetlands, featuring Brittany Dodge of the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (SINERR).

Brittany will share insights into the historical extent and ecological function of freshwater wetlands and their role in supporting coastal resilience. This presentation will provide both scientific context and practical relevance for our region’s landscapes and communities.

Event Details:
Date: April 16th, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Ft. King George, Darien, GA

We hope you can join us for this informative session and engaging discussion. FREE for members! Guests $5.
Join at the meeting

03/27/2026

03/18/2026

Reminder to join us tomorrow- 7pm at Ft King George for a special presentation by Ben Byrnes:
A Darien Postal Excursion: Tracking Early McIntosh Stories Through Historic Letters

This talk explores the early history of McIntosh County through historic correspondence, offering a distinctive lens into daily life, relationships, and the stories preserved in the postal record. Drawing on original letters and archival research, Ben brings local history to life in a personal and engaging way.

We hope to see you there.
FREE for members, $5 non-members

03/12/2026

🎉 Just 10 days until Georgia DNR's CoastFest!

We’re getting excited to welcome everyone back for another amazing CoastFest on the coast of Georgia. Join us for a full day of hands-on activities, live demonstrations, educational exhibits, and fun for the whole family.

This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes, and Sea Life: Celebrating 250 Years of Our Coast and Country.” Come explore Georgia’s incredible coastal wildlife, habitats, and history while meeting the people who work every day to conserve them.

📅 Mark your calendars and start making plans — CoastFest will be here before you know it!

🔗 https://CoastalGaDNR.org/CoastFest
📅 Saturday, March 21st, 2026 from 10a.m. to 4p.m.
📍 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick, Georgia

03/08/2026

We're less than a week away from our annual Scottish Highlander reenactment!! This year, we're collaborating with and ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

03/03/2026

Our presentation for March 19:

You are invited to join us for a special presentation by Ben Byrnes:

A Darien Postal Excursion: Tracking Early McIntosh Stories Through Historic Letters

This talk explores the early history of McIntosh County through historic correspondence, offering a distinctive lens into daily life, relationships, and the stories preserved in the postal record. Drawing on original letters and archival research, Ben brings local history to life in a personal and engaging way.

We hope to see you there!

02/21/2026

Our February presentation with Sam Gennawey was up-beat, amusing and informative! Best of luck to him as he moves on to his next adventure with The National parks. Catch him if you can!

02/19/2026

Reminder, Tonight! 7 pm at Ft King George
LAHS will be featuring Sam Gennawey. Sam is an author, historian, and endlessly curious storyteller with a career that spans music, planning, and theme park history.
Sam’s path is anything but ordinary. He has been a record store owner, president of an independent record label, a promotions professional at a major record label, an urban planner, a planning historian, and a public participation expert. Along the way, he developed a deep fascination with Disney and Universal theme parks, leading him to write four books exploring their design, history, and cultural impact.

In this presentation, Sam will share insights drawn from his diverse career, his writing, and his ongoing travels, offering a thoughtful and engaging look at the intersections of place, culture, and experience.

He will have his book available for purchase. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a fascinating and inspiring conversation.

Free to members: or sign up tonight!
5$ non-members