“Walk With A…” Historian

This month, come along for a “Walk With A…” Historian. Allison Dupuis is the Historian at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, which oversees the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the World War II Home Front Museum. As the Historian at CGHS and previously as the Museum Educator at Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, she has been learning, researching, writing, and speaking about the Golden Isles’ fascinating history for more than four years. Her recent presentation topics include the history of the F.J. Torras Causeway and T.L. Huston, the builder and original resident of the Huston House on Butler Island.

We will set off from the Golden Isles Welcome Center (529 Beachview Dr., SSI) on Tuesday, April 8th at 9:30 AM. Allison will lead us along a 2.2 mile out-and-back walk to King and Prince on the anniversary of the U-Boat Attack on Saint Simons Island. This walk-and-talk experience will be filled with interesting facts about local WWII history. Be prepared to learn something new!

BWGI created this program to connect different members of the Golden Isles community while assessing the safety, walk- and bikeability of the routes we take. Throughout our journey, join BWGI staff as we point out areas of concern and acknowledge the spaces that have been done well. Some of the paths we take on these excursions are rough, have missing or broken sidewalks, and more. Watch where you step!

As always, come prepared for southeast Georgia weather. Wear sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and a hat, and bring water for this outdoor excursion.