Danny Federico [email protected] Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be one of the most influential figures in American history. He is remembered for his courage, compassion and dedication to justice and…
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Honoring the “father of American music”
Although Stephen Collins Foster was born on July 4, 1826, in Lawrence, Penn., he has monuments and state parks named after him throughout the United States. However, in the North Central Florida…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part 1
Eric Musgrove County Historian I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as we roll into 2026. In lieu of a normal historical article, I’d like to take…
Pallets for Patriotism brings America250 home to Hamilton County
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor Florida Youth Charitable Inc., in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4993, Lowe’s and Ace Hardware of Jasper, is proud to announce Pallets for Patriotism, a community…
Remembering Suwannee: Thurber Talmadge Scott, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, we began discussing T. T. Scott. We continue this week. Scott’s civic affairs spread to the state level. He was appointed to the Board of Control…
New Year’s superstitions around the world
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Many people have odd superstitions when it comes to New Year’s celebrations. From avoiding certain foods and chores to throwing furniture out of the window, people around the world…
Remembering Suwannee: Thurber Talmadge Scott, Part 1
Eric Musgrove County Historian Suwannee County has been blessed with a number of citizens whose impact has reached far beyond the confines of our little county. The man under discussion today was…
Remembering Lottie Moon: A pioneer in faith and global service
Hailey Waldo [email protected] In the record of American missionary history, few names stand out as brightly as Lottie Moon. Charlotte Digges Moon was born in 1840 in Albemarle County, Va. She grew…
“Peanuts” creator’s path to success paved with rejection
Mickey Starling [email protected] Growing up, reading the daily comics in the newspaper was part of my routine. While I skipped some strips, I faithfully read “Peanuts.” The combination of complex characters and…
Remembering Suwannee: Old Advertisements for Suwannee County
Eric Musgrove, County Historian It is very fascinating to read newspaper articles prior to airplanes, fax machines, computers and other more modern conveniences.antique methods of passing information, information still spread from coast…
Suwannee County Historical Commission receives Branford Women’s Club tablecloth
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Historical Commission made strides in preserving the history of the Branford Women’s Club following its closure in 2021. When the club closed its doors to the…
234 years later: Reflecting on the ratification of the Bill of Rights
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Monday, Dec. 15, marks the 234th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, a milestone moment in American history that continues to shape the nation’s laws, values…
Remembering Suwannee: Lew Walters
Eric Musgrove Contributor As we go through life, we sometimes come across interesting people who have witnessed various historical events. One such person I had the pleasure of meeting was Lew Walters,…
Christmas Hemming enshrined in state history
Jason Futch [email protected] Christmas Hemming, born into slavery in the 1830s, rose to become one of the largest landowners in Suwannee County’s early history. After gaining his freedom, he purchased land in…
Remembering Suwannee: R. P. Hopkins
Eric Musgrove County Historian Each generation, we lose stories and anecdotes of those who have lived before us, as very few are written down or passed on. One story that has been…
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people who lived…
Remembering Suwannee: 1916 train wreck
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County and the surrounding areas have dealt with sinkholes and washouts throughout their history, to varying effects. One of the most widespread of these events happened during Tropical…