Today, many people take the right to vote for granted, and fail to remember the steps that had to be taken for women and African Americans to be given this right. Although the 15th Amendment, passed in 1870, technically granted African Americans suffrage by declaring,...
Liberty County is a hidden gem along the Georgia coast but is known by visitors and residents alike for its stunning scenery, incredible history, mouthwatering food and friendly folks (just to name a few). But we bet there are still things that even the longest...
Around the holidays, I like to recall the sights, sounds and smells from my childhood Christmases at home in the 1950s. I remember the beautiful tree we had decorated in the corner of the front room. It was not a perfectly-shaped store-bought or artificial tree. Many...
It’s not often we think of how everyday items came to exist so readily in our world or how they became such a staple. One staple that holds historical and cultural significance to our coastal community is rice. It’s not unknown that the low country...
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Founded on February 5, 1777, Liberty County has seen its share of events and important people that have left a mark, not only on our community but history itself! With heritage and history as deep and rich as ours, it should come as no surprise...
It’s easy to fall in love with Liberty County! With its enchanting forests of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, winding dirt roads, magical sunsets over the coastal waterways, heroes from history and true Southern charm, what’s not to love? But our slice of paradise...
Tucked away in the marsh grass along the Medway River, you will find a place of quiet serenity that was once a fortress of protection for the neighboring town of Sunbury. Tensions were rising in the American colonies so it was decided in 1776 that...
Think back to a time when school buses and parent drop off/pick-up lines weren’t the norm when it came to transportation to gain your education. Walking to and from school was a very common occurrence for many generations especially in the more rural areas of...
March is Women’s History Month and as an all-female office, we figured why not celebrate that! We’re honoring women from Liberty County that have made an impact on our community and beyond. These women each have their own distinct legacy and all have been instrumental...
In Liberty County, we like to say we have The Right Blend for everyone. Whether you’re visiting us for a weekend, looking to plant some roots, or working on your business dream, Liberty welcomes you with open arms and endless possibilities.
