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Tybee Remembers When
Tybee Island Historical Society presents oral histories with the people who live, love, and leave a legacy on Tybee Island, Georgia.
Episodes
- Tybee Remembers When
“There Were No Rules” But an Abundance of Stories with Eddie Sheppard
In this Tybee Remembers When episode, we talk with Eddie Sheppard about his lifelong connection to Tybee Island, from month-long family summer rentals in the…
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Tybee Arts Association Made Space for Creativity and Belonging on Tybee Island with Renee DeRossett
In this episode of Tybee Remembers When, host Kelsey Chandler interviews Renee DeRossett about her first visits to Tybee, her move to the island, and how…
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Tybee Time was the Perfect Summer Escape with Mike Braswell
In this Tybee Remembers When interview, Michael Hugh “Mike” Braswell recalls childhood trips to Tybee Island tied to his father’s house-moving work and the…
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The Hosti Girls Grew Up
The Hosti sisters are the daughters of Ernest and Dot Hosti. Ernest was one of 9 children of Henri Leo Hosti of Strasbourg and Helen Elizabeth Hohnerlein of…
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We Painted the Island Green: Tybee’s Irish Heritage and the Irish Heritage Parade | Jay Burke
Jay Burke, chairman of the Tybee Island St. Patrick’s Day Irish Heritage Committee, talks about founding and running the Tybee Island Irish Heritage Parade…
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Fish Tales, Fort Tales, and Family Memories Shaped an Island’s Post WWII Community with Tony Heidt
Tony Heidt, born April 23, 1935, in Savannah (Telfair Hospital) recalls how his family began renting on Tybee before his father bought a raised Dr. Harris…
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"Moose" Helmy Went from Rum Runner to Fishing Charter Legend | Captain Judy Helmy
Savannah’s Prohibition story begins before national Prohibition. Georgia passed a statewide prohibition law in 1907, becoming the first southern state to do…
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The Captain Met the Kids: How Cap Walsh Helped Cecil and Elizabeth Johnson Build a Life on Tybee's Waters
For Captains Cecil and Elizabeth Johnson, Tybee Island became more than a destination—it became home. In this episode, they share stories of growing up around…
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LOCAL VOICES LOST: Blanche Solomon - Recorded April 17, 1986
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Mrs. Blanche Solomon of Tybee Island. Recorded April 17, 1986. This is Tybee Remembers When ... TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL…
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Kathleen Burke Went from Tybee to Oxford…and it all started at the Tybee Library
Kathleen Burke went from Tybee to Oxford…and it all started at the Tybee Library. This is Tybee Remembers When ... TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL…
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RUDY: Surfer, Shrimper - The Man, The Myth, The Legend ...
This is the legacy of Johnny J. Anderson - locally known as "Rudy"! Tybee Remembers When ... TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THIS…
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We had to preserve paradise ...
Meet Shirley Sessions! Tybee Remembers When ... TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THIS SEASON TO SOUTHERN BELLE VACATION RENTALS AND…
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Fort Screven was developed and General George Marshall needed boots for the big parade...
Meet Bill Lynch! Tybee Remembers When ... Fort Screven was developed, General George Marshall needed boots for the big parade, and half rubber was everyone’s…
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The last Lighthouse Keeper's grandchildren still played on the grounds ...
Meet Paul and Terri Jackson! Tybee Remembers When ... the last Lighthouse Keeper's grandchildren stilled played on the light station grounds. TYBEE HISTORICAL…
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The Beach Bum Parade got its start...
Meet Jack Boylston - or Tybee Jack! Tybee Remembers When ... the Beach Bum Parade got its start. TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THIS…
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UGA Legends Shared their Tybee Stories ...
Meet Swann Seiler. Tybee Remembers When ... UGA legends shared their Tybee Island stories! TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THIS SEASON…
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It was the 1940's and we got a Public Library...
Meet Bill and Martha Walsh. Tybee Remembers When ... the North end of the island was developed after Fort Screven closed, Chief McCutcheon taught Judo, Martha…
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Big George started North Beach Grill and Local Legend was born...
Meet George Spriggs - better known as "Big George". Tybee Remembers When ... Big George started North Beach Grill, and a local legend was born! TYBEE…
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Riding a horse to school was not unusual....
Meet Bobby Misroon. Bobby talks about growing up on Tybee in the 1940's and 1950's when it was more rural, and Fort Screven was seeing the end of WWII. TYBEE…
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W.W. Law brought Civil Rights Activism, and Rep. Edna Jackson waded in the water...
Meet political official and civic leader, the Honorable Edna Jackson! Tybee Remembers When ... W.W. Law brought Civil Rights Activism to Tybee and…
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The Surf Community got down to business...
Meet Jim Stephens and Clay Culver! Tybee Remembers When ... the surfing community really got down to "business". TYBEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIVES A SPECIAL…
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We saved the Tybee Post Theater...
Meet Jim and Dottie Kluttz! Tybee Remembers When ... we saved the Tybee Post Theater, historic preservation became a community objective, and Cullen Chambers…
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We went searching for the Tybee Bomb...
Meet J.R. Roseberry! Tybee Remembers When ... we went searching for the Tybee Bomb, the Tybee News served as the main source of information, and the Polar Bear…
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The 70's surf culture was as big as it's personalities...
Meet Mack Kitchens! Tybee Remembers When ... the Amfico Club was standing, and Tybee’s 70's surf culture was as big as it’s personalities. TYBEE HISTORICAL…
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There were two schools on the Island...
Meet "Spec" Hosti and Norbert Chandler! Tybee Remembers When ... there were two schools on the island - and community events brought a tight-knit group of…
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We started this podcast...
Welcome to Tybee Island, Georgia – a barrier island and coastal community located only 18 miles from Historic Savannah. This treasured beach town and vacation…