Category: History

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…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida we know today is comprised of 67 separate counties. The separation of counties is intended to provide citizens with adequate access to government services, and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many locals of North Florida and South Georgia know well the sight of the Wasden-Snow House. The imposing structure, which was built in 1884, sits two stories…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This Monday, May 20, marks the 159th Emancipation Day in Florida. National Emancipation Day is celebrated on April 16 because it marks the anniversary of when Abraham…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the second Who We Were event of 2024 was held. This session’s location had been changed from its usual place…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The woods of Lloyd may seem unassuming and quiet, yet hidden beyond the treeline is a strange sight—statues, sculptures, buildings and trails all surrounding a modern castle…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Afternoon tea has been a tradition for centuries. The idea of taking a little time to enjoy a light snack with a refreshing cup of tea is…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County, our humble and rural community, is just a little dot on the map. Even so, many people who have played an influential role in culture…

Pets have enjoyed a special place in people’s lives for much of recorded history. From run-of-the-mill to outlandish, animals have formed a large part of Jefferson County’s history as well. Some of…

Rev. Gene Hall Contributor “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” – Proverbs 16:3 When you create a business idea and plan and share it with God,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is often described as being a small and unassuming place. Compared to the large, bustling cities Florida has to offer, Monticello is merely a little…