St. Simons Island Lighthouse, Keeper’s Dwelling Museum and Maritime Museum at the Historic Coast Guard Station. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1:30-5 p.m. Last climb 4:30 p.m. The Maritime Museum closes from 12-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Fees to all Museums, Galleries and Exhibits, Lighthouse and Watch tower. $8 for Adults, $4 for Ages 6-11. No admission [...]
217 Mallory Street | St. Simons Island | 912-634-9261
267 Redfern Village | St. Simons Island | 912-638-3399
529 Beachview Drive | St. Simons Island | 912-638-8770
220 Redfern Village | St. Simons Island | 912-638-0176
100 Arthur J Moore Drive | St. Simons Island | 912-638-4050
4201 1st Street | St. Simons Island | 912-638-4666
2100 Frederica Road, Suites 12 & 13 | St. Simons Island | 800-336-9469
600 Sea Island Road, Suite 9B | St. Simons Island | 912-638-2141
On St. Simons Island, art is truly a way of life. Many artists find inspiration in the area’s sun-drenched beaches, tidal marshes and spectacular moss-draped Live Oaks. Discover a masterpiece by established and emerging artists or explore local museums and historical sites. You’ll be inspired the island’s creativity, history and charm.
The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) hosts “Island Treasures on Jekyll Island,” a unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia’s most popular public beach. The treasures are hand-crafted glass floats, called Island Treasures. The glass floats have been sought after by Jekyll Island guests since 2002. Each is unique and stamped with the year to be a [...]
The First Lighthouse (1810) On October 17, 1804, John Couper, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, deeded four acres of his land, known as “Couper’s Point,” at the south end of the island for one dollar to the Federal government for the construction of a lighthouse. James Gould of Massachusetts was hired in 1807 [...]
Here is the story of how the original sweet onion was developed in America beginning in the 1930’s until today: What is now a deeply-entrenched summer tradition started out as a fluke. During the tough days of the Great Depression, farmers had high hopes of a new cash crop. These hard-working men had grown everything [...]
