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Category: History
Behind the rhyme
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people call themselves lovers of music, and one of the very first kinds of music we are subjected to is nursery rhymes, which are often sung…
A memory that still stands
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is only a few years short of its bicentennial in 2027, a fact that may shock old and new residents alike. Two hundred years of history…
One of many- The Who We Were event of Nov. 2023
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., dozens of local history enthusiasts headed to the Monticello Courthouse for the quarterly Who We Were event. This is one…
Police, phones, and all-around progress: A snapshot of 1920s Monticello
Rebekah Sheats Contributor One hundred years ago, Monticello may have been a quiet little town, but its police force was one to be reckoned with. This might seem surprising since the town…
“We are surrounded by history”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The city of Monticello is very fortunate to be home to many beautiful and important historic buildings. Many of these buildings are well-preserved, fine examples that demonstrate…
Why is Friday 13th believed to be unlucky?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you go anywhere around the world, you will find superstitious traditions. Some say that you should knock on wood or throw salt over your shoulder for…
Staying a little stitious
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. From black cats and cawing crows to deadly haircuts and broken mirrors, some people get the heebie-jeebies when it comes to superstitions and old wive’s tales. Although,…
A Birthday to Remember
Rebekah Sheats Contributor Shhh! It’s time to celebrate a birthday. Whose, you ask? Well, scootch on over a little closer, and I’ll tell you the story. It all started ninety-nine years ago….
Author unveils book about local church’s history
Contributor A new book, The Story of a Pioneer Baptist Church on Mission: 1831-2023, was recently completed and made available for the community by Linda Gramling Demott. and Donald S. Hepburn. The…
The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane still holds the record for devastating strength
Adyson Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Although Hurricane Idalia recently made its way through Florida, causing mass disruption and panic among residents, this definitely wasn’t the most destructive hurricane to ever hit the…
Labor Day pays tribute to American workers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people in America celebrate Labor Day. It’s been a federal holiday for nearly 130 years and celebrates the social and economic achievements of workers. Teachers are…
At the root of it all
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people think of English as one of several Romance languages, a group of languages that emerged from Late Latin in Europe, some of which are Spanish,…
A recipe for everybody
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Three years ago, I purchased a small book from a local estate sale. My first source of intrigue was its clear age, with its browned pages and…
Standing the test of time
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to history, our community certainly stands out. Jefferson County was established in January of 1827, making it among the oldest counties in Florida. Aside…
Hats, Hats, Hats: Fashionable Features of the Past
Rebekah Sheats Contributor On August 6, 1859, the Monticello business of Johnson, McCann & Cuthbert entered into business with Daniel B. Bird, a longstanding member of the Jefferson County community. To mark…
The summers of days gone by
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As we reach the end of July, we are truly in the peak of summer. Some of us enjoy the hot Florida summers; others do not. Regardless…
Walking Through the Past
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing Inc. Monticello had humble beginnings. It was founded in 1827 as a small community consisting of a small store, post office and a few houses. Yet with time’s…
A change of pace
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Sixty seconds, sixty minutes, twenty-four hours, three hundred sixty-five days, fifty-two weeks, twelve months—we all recognize this as ways we keep time, how we identify our present…
The cells that speak
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that Monticello is a town steeped in a rich historical background. Even in today’s modern world, we see huge relics that have withstood…