Origins of the Georgia Coast: Retracing the Rich History of the Georgia Lowcountry

Now recognized as a global tourist destination featuring the Forbes Five—Star Sea Island Resort with world—renowned golf courses and fine dining, Georgia’s Golden Isles possess a complex history involving indigenous populations, colonial rivalries, and economic transformations stretching hundreds of years. During its evolution from territory contested by Spain, France, and Britain to a crucial part of the South’s cotton belt, the region has witnessed pivotal moments, including the American ...