April 9th, 2012
Written and Oral church history from the surviving descendants of the First African Baptist Church in Riceboro, Georgia indicate that as early as the 1840’s this site was used as a place where the ritual of Christian baptism was performed by leaders of the congregations of enslaved people. These early baptisms were carried out in affiliation with the white congregants of the North Newport Church. After the white congregation moved to Walthourville in 1854, the enslaved Africans renamed the church the Frist African Baptist Church and continued the practice of the ritual of baptism as this site until the early 1940’s.
For almost one hundred years, the Historic Baptism site was an active holy place where the ancestors of the local Geechee communities baptized new members into the Christian faith. During this period, local people used this site for fishing and swimming.
Now you will be able to share in this history by visiting the Historic Baptismal Trail in Riceboro, Georgia. Below you will see Mayor Austin, Mrs. Brunson, and Councilman Miller; Mrs. Brunson is the oldest living person to have been baptized on the trail, she is 102.
March 27th, 2012
Check out all of the fantastic events taking place in Liberty County during the month of April!
Make sure to check out:
- Win an iPad contest 1st-19th, with the winner announced at the Annual Earth Day Celebration.
- 23rd Annual Earth Day Celebration, hosted by Keep Liberty Beautiful @ YMCA, Mary Lou Drive, 3-7pm, free.
- 28th-7th Annual Midway Arts Festival, Midway Historic District, 10am-5pm. 884.3726 for more info.
- 29th—Midway Museum Homecoming. 491 N Coastal Hwy, Midway. 884.5837 for more info.
If you would like more information an any of the events
email Brian hulsey at brian@libertycounty.org or call 912.368.3580.
March 26th, 2012
The Liberty County CVB is very excited to announce our Win an iPad contest!
How to Enter:
1) You must be aged 5-12
2) You must complete @ least 4 of the tasks listed below & turn in your completed nomination form with the “proof” required no later than Thursday, Apri/19that5:00pm to 425 W Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville (corner of Ryan Ave & Hwy 84)
3) You must be present to win. The drawing will take place at the Liberty County Earth Day Celebration, Monday, April 23rd from3:00-7:00pm at the YMCA soccer fields(Mary Lou Fraser Dr in Hinesville). The drawing will occur at approximately 6:00pm.
Below are the rules, missions, and contact information for the historic sites. We can’t wait to see all the completed mission packets. Good luck and we will see you at the Liberty County Earth Day Celebration!
March 19th, 2012
The Liberty County Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCCVB) is happy to announce the appointment of Brian Hulsey as their Program Assistant.
“We are pleased to welcome Brian as he brings considerable experience, talent and energy to our team,” commented LCCVB/LCCOC Chief Executive Officer, Leah Poole.
Hulsey will be responsible for soliciting grants, maintaining the LCCVB website and coordinating media efforts. By developing quality marketing programs and events that attract visitors and stimulate economic development and growth, he will help to establish Liberty County as a regionally, nationally and internationally recognized tourist destination.
Before joining the Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hulsey worked in the Electronic Resources/Systems office of the Schwob Memorial Library of Columbus State University. While employed there he administered the library’s websites, wrote grant proposals for technology application and managed thousands of databases. He also worked with other departments to highlight collaborative efforts across the University. Hulsey is an avid runner and cyclist and participates in the Liberty County Run Group and Fort Stewart Cycling.
To contact him concerning information about Liberty County and upcoming events email him at brian@libertycounty.org or call 912.368.3580.
