Located near the village and pier, this is
one of only five surviving light towers in
Georgia. Experience St. Simons Island’s most
iconic landmark as you climb the 129 steps to
be rewarded by breathtaking views of the
Golden Isles. The new Museum brings to life Coastal
Georgia’s extraordinary contributions during
World War II. Through immersive exhibits and
interactive experiences, visitors will learn about
blimps on anti-submarine patrol, radar training
to direct fighter pilots, building Liberty ships to
supply troops overseas, and much more.
ST. SIMONS
LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
WORLD WAR II
HOME FRONT MUSEUM
610 Beachview Dr. 912.638.4666
4201 1 st Street 912.634.7098
GASCOIGNE BLUFF ➤
Historically, the oak-laden Gascoigne Bluff
had been the location of a Sea Island cotton
plantation, the site of a lumber mill, and a
shipping point for timber. Today, Gascoigne
Bluff is the location of two historic slave cabins
and a public park. Arthur J. Moore Dr.
HISTORICAL HARRINGTON
SCHOOL CULTURAL CENTER ➤
The last African-American school on St. Simons
Island, the Harrington School is the most
valuable venue to interpret the island’s Gullah-
Geechee heritage. The restoration of the school
was completed in 2017. To schedule tours for a
historic journey into the heart of the Gullah-
Geechee communities on the island, contact the
St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition.
South Harrington Rd. 912.638.0341
1820
1810
The first ST. SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE was
completed. Built by James Gould, the
original lighthouse stood 85 feet tall
and its base was made of tabby, part of
which probably came from the ruins
at Frederica. This lighthouse was later
destroyed by Confederate troops during
the Civil War to prevent Union forces
from using it to navigate the coast. The
current lighthouse was built in 1872 and
still serves as an active aid to navigation.
CHRIST CHURCH, chartered in 1808, was
built near the site of Fort Frederica. The
church was badly damaged during the
Civil War. Anson Dodge Jr. rebuilt it in
1884 as a memorial to his first wife,
who died in India on their honeymoon.
1790s – 1861
During the plantation period, St. Simons Island
had 10 to 14 plantations. These properties, like
HOFWYL-BROADFIELD PLANTATION, were also
found in Brunswick and Jekyll Island, and produced
rice, cotton, sugar, and other agricultural products.
In 1913 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation transitioned
from rice to a dairy farm. Still standing today, it is
open to the public for tours.
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