Category: History

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Local resident Isabelle de Sercey, a resident of Jefferson County since the 1960s, has a tale to tell—the tale of her father, Guy de Vires. He was…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In January 1827, Jefferson County was officially established. The previous year, the town of Monticello was already having its beginnings, as a small store and post office…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to making history, every day counts. Events that were years in the making can suddenly come into fruition in a day, or a seemingly…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today marks the beginning of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and learn more about the Native American cultures that have existed throughout history…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Libraries are valuable community resources. They offer books and various types of media to be accessed freely, which can be a powerful force to entertain, educate and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The struggle of Floridians against nature is not a new one. According to NASA studies, climate change has made hurricanes more frequent and destructive in recent decades,…

Ronald Girardeau Crowe “Liberty” Girardeau, third child child of Jonn Howard Girardeau and Louise Richardson. was born in 1908 and grew up in Monticello. Best known by her nickname as “Liberty,” she…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to making history, every day counts. Events that were years in the making can suddenly come into fruition in a day, or a seemingly…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The towns we see in North Florida today, such as Monticello, Madison, Live Oak, Perry, Quincy and more, are relatively few when compared to the ones that…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Most counties in Florida began the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 12. Most North Florida children today either attend a public school, private school, or are…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. August has just begun, and now, it’s a time known to Florida residents as the peak of the back-to-school season. With less than two weeks until school…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is fortunate to contain many historic buildings within our humble county. These buildings greatly enrich the atmosphere of our little town, adding to the history and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. July 20, 1969, was a tremendous day in history. This famous day marked vast accomplishments in many fields of science at once, especially astronomy. It also sparked…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What’s in a name? Names are words we choose to call a specific person, place or thing by, and names are usually not chosen without reason. Most…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As of July 2, 2024, and beyond, it has been sixty years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. This act was the…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Historically, newspapers have played a bigger role in cultural development than we may realize. Important literary works, such as short stories and poems, were often published in…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello calls itself home to hundreds of historic buildings dating from before the turn of the 20th century. Among those are both commercial and residential buildings—businesses and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of any town is always tied to its people, and there are many common threads to be found among the people of North Florida towns….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For 73 years, Monticello has been the home of the annual Watermelon Festival, a time when Jefferson County has plenty of festivities to be found, both old…