Hailey’s Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Mary Edwards Bryan was born on May 18, 1838, to parents John D. Edwards and Louisa Crutchfield Houghton Edwards on their plantation near what is now the…
Category: History
At a loss for words: animal kingdom idioms
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I know you are itching to jump right into this week’s exploration of popular idioms, but hold your horses. America is one of the most animal-loving nations…
Aucilla Research Institute exhibits at Tallahassee History Festival
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) recently was an exhibitor at the annual Tallahassee History Festival. The free-to-attend festival, hosted by Tallahassee State College (formerly known as Tallahassee…
Lucreaty Clark and her lost art
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. How many forms of art have been lost to time? The hustle and bustle of the modern world has ushered many skills that were once necessary into…
A tour of the historic Denham-Brinson-Hawkins House
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Denham-Brinson-Hawkins House is among the oldest residences in Jefferson County. Built around 1840 for William Denham, the house predates most others in the county, with the…
March is Women’s History Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1987, March has been designated as National Women’s History Month in the United States and several other countries around the world. The month also includes Women’s…
A peek into the stories of Jefferson County Rattlers
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is impossible to discuss the history of Jefferson County education in its entirety without acknowledgement of the contributions of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in…
Forging a legacy that lasts
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What does it take to forge a legacy that lasts? Thomas Raines (also spelled Rains) spent all of his 96 years in Jefferson County, living in a…
Learning to grow, growing to learn
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It isn’t often that a Jefferson County resident receives the distinction of being a part of a hall of fame, yet that was one of the many…
How Black History Month began
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As February begins, along with it comes the start of Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has…
A quiet place among the oaks
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Nestled between two centuries-old oaks is a quiet, unassuming home. The one-story structure, painted white with bright teal shutters adorning its craftsman-style porch, is about 166 years…
A walk through the history of the Woman’s Club
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Woman’s Clubs, also called Women’s Clubs, have played a pivotal role in communities throughout history. Through the clubs, women can meet and advocate for their communities in…
Mishaps and molasses
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. While flipping through the pages of my 1872 copy of Dr. Chase’s Recipes or Information for Everybody, a 19th-century guide on making sweets, medicines, lacquer, and everything…
A cake for a cold day
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When the chilly weather rolls in, I feel like baking. There’s nothing quite like feeling the warmth of the oven radiate through the kitchen, mixing up something…
The bloom and decay of the tung oil industry
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the years, many different industries have supported Jefferson County and its residents, providing valuable sources of income and job stability for locals. Agricultural staples such as…
Deals, delights, and disasters — the origins of Black Friday
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today’s the day—the day after Thanksgiving, when millions of Americans will venture out into the retail world in pursuit of the best deals to be found year-round….
Remembering Guy de Vires
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…
The city beneath the city
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…