Category: History

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Newspapers like the one you’re reading today play a valuable role in society. They keep citizens informed on the happenings of their community and the world around…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Grudges were considerably more deadly affairs in the 19th century than most are today. When it came down to a question of honor, the duel was a…

April 15, 1955 Polly Clarke and Dorothy Mathers were named to represent the county at Girls State.  George Wright, Earl Merritt, Russell Sheffield and Herbert Thigpen were Future Farmers, who were named…

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…

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…

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…

Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Women’s History Month is celebrated during March each year, centering around March 8, which is International Women’s Day. The celebration, however, dates all the way back to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…