Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began looking at how Suwannee County was created by Legislative action. In today’s article, we will complete our discussion. Once the Florida Senate had approved a…
Category: History
Suwannee History: The establishment of Suwannee County – Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor After the conclusion of the Second Seminole War in 1842, the area that is now Suwannee County, then part of Columbia County, experienced a great deal of growth. Without…
The Poison Squad made our food safer to eat!
Katherine Allen Contributor “If ever you should visit the Smithsonian Institute, Look out that Professor Wiley doesn’t make you a recruit. He’s got a lot of fellows there that tell him how…
How Black History Month began
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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…
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 reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 Reporter1@riverbendnews.org 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 Reporter@riverbendnews.org 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 reporter@riverbendnews.org 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 reporter@riverbendnews.org 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 Starlingreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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…