The et cetera chronicles – vol. 99
The next installment of bit of history compiled by Scott Thompson
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Thanksgiving, in the beginning
When did Thanksgiving begin? Many claim it began in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts in 1621.
Thomas William Hardwick: Principle before politics
He didn’t always do the popular thing. He tried to do the right thing, even if it cost him an election.
The et cetera chronicles -vol. 97
More excerpts of local history from everyone's favorite historian.
Peace at last!
They went over there to save the world in the “War To End All Wars.” Several thousand Laurens County men joined or were inducted into the Armed Forces.
The et cetera chronicles – vol. 96
More tidbits of local history from everyone's favorite historian.
Mr. Larson goes to Washington
William Larsen was a public servant. For nearly 40 years, he served his community in government at the local, state and federal levels.
The et cetera chronicles – vol. 95
More short bits of local history from Dublin's unofficial historian.
Laurens warming to the max
For more than a quarter century, we have had scientist after scientist warning of impending doom from rising ocean temperatures on Earth. Most of these scientists were not alive in 1954.
Pieces of our past – Mary Musgrove: The Queen of Georgia
Mary Musgrove, next to Nancy Hart, was the most famous woman of 18th Century Georgia. Half Indian and half white, Mary served the people of Georgia before leading a revolt to destroy it.