Hailey Heseltine [email protected] As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of another notable time—Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has…
Category: History
Suwannee History: West/Day Building
Eric Musgrove Contributor As I study old photographs of local buildings, I realize that many of the structures have been altered over the years. Even where I work at the Suwannee County…
Suwannee History: Horace Filmore Dexter’s home
Eric Musgrove Contributor Over the years, Suwannee County has lost an untold number of its historic houses and buildings to fire, demolition or neglect. This is especially true for many of the…
Suwannee County History: Introduction
Eric Musgrove Contributor From 2013 until the long-running Suwannee Democrat newspaper shut down in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 epidemic, I published weekly historical articles related to Suwannee County (a…
Suwannee County MLK Day of Service happening Jan. 15
Danny Federico [email protected] Preparations are currently underway for the Suwannee County Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Committee’s annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 15. This year’s theme is “Living the…
Suwannee County MLK Day of Service happening Jan. 15
Danny Federico [email protected] Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as an enduring symbol of social justice and civil rights, leaving an indelible mark on American history. His transformative actions have empowered successive…
Thanksgiving dinner: Then and now
Rick Patrick [email protected] When one thinks of Thanksgiving dinner, the vision of a plump, roasted (sometimes deep fried) turkey, along with dressing, a few vegetables, perhaps some potatoes and plenty of pies…
Honoring our heroes: The meaning behind Veterans Day
Danny Federico [email protected] Every year on Nov. 11, the United States and various countries around the world observe Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for the brave men…
October is Blind Awareness Month
Lee Trawick [email protected] Louis Braille Louis Braille was born 20 miles outside of Paris, France, on Jan. 4, 1809. At the age of 3, he suffered a life-altering eye injury that left…
Railroad History event to take place at Suwannee Museum
Grace McAlister [email protected] Railroad History in Suwannee County is a free event where county historian, Eric Musgrove, will delve into the rich history of Suwannee County’s historic railroads. Musgrove was the 1996…
Santa settles down at the Suwannee Historical Commission
Christian Peterson [email protected] Early in the month of December, the Suwannee County Historical Commission and Museum received a special donation from Marilyn Clark Daughtry. Daughtry donated a statue of Santa Clause riding…
Suwannee residents learn about the World War II Pacific Theater of Action
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Suwannee County Historical Commission and Museum hosted a World War II Pacific Theater of Action event, which was part of the museum’s events program….
Developing lawful, resilient and productive citizens: A small history of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches are a unique but successful program run throughout the state of Florida. From its humble beginnings in Live Oak to a statewide program, the…
Back to school: then and now
Mickey [email protected] As kids all over the country are returning to school, many don’t know how good they have it. Today, most kids ride a bus to school or catch a ride…
The journey from train station to museum
Christian [email protected] The center of Live Oak was originally located at the intersection of Houston and Conner Streets. It was next to a railroad station that had been built in 1861. However,…
Blazing the trail for today’s healthcare, Honoring Women’s History Month
Danny Federico [email protected] Women’s History Month is upon us once more. This is the time to honor and recognize the important moments in history that advanced women’s rights, as well as advocates…
Celebrating Black History Month with Florida Memorial University
Christian Peterson [email protected] Florida Memorial University is a staple of Florida and, more specifically Suwannee County. Florida Memorial University is a private, coeducational Baptist affiliated academy, one of the oldest academic centers…