Mickey Starling [email protected] Occasionally, some of the happy reflections of childhood come back to us in one form or another. Many of us grew up enjoying a variety of Disney characters, but…
Category: History
Local History regarding Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Suwannee 4-H Livestock Judging Team earns high honors during Georgia contest
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County 4-H Livestock Judging Team participated in the Southeastern 3 Livestock Judging Contest at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from Thursday, Dec. 11, to Friday,…
Florida Arbor Day
Hailey Waldo [email protected] In places like Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties, trees are more than a part of the scenery, they help us in our daily life. From the towering pines that…
Century Pioneer Family Farms Program honors Florida’s multi-generational farms
Florida Department of Agriculture Contributor The Century Pioneer Family Farm Program, initiated in 1985 by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, honors families who have maintained continuous family farm ownership…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, to start 2026 off, I began a discussion on how to preserve your family’s records and photographs. Today, I’ll complete that discussion before we continue with…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
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…
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…
Cottage Food Law for Beginners course to be held
Jason Futch [email protected] The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is hosting a Cottage Food Law for Beginners course on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to…