Highly recommended…read more If you live along the 113-mile Atlantic Coast of Georgia and, by extension, related areas into the low country of South Carolina to the north, you can't help but absorb a healthy dose of colonial-era culture and history. The evidence abounds everywhere in the region. You can see the history and culture of this area with a look at names on the road signs, cemeteries, old buildings, shopping plazas, parks, and land title documents. You'll note the name Oglethorpe, courtesy of James Oglethorpe, the founder of the British Colony of Georgia in 1735, who created the plat and layout of Savannah while issuing colorful edicts like banning lawyers, alcohol, and slavery from the Colony. You can feel the history and culture of this area via the magnificent live Oak trees and the barrier islands, out of whose bark and sandy grains oozes tales of local shipbuilding, wars, famine, and lives of love and loss over the centuries. On the coast, you can embrace wisps in the winds and the grit of the soil in places like Blackbeards Island, a refuge for and reminder of the presence of Sir Edmund Teach (Blackbeard) during an era when piracy on the high seas was at an all-time high. In part, battles between the European Colonial powers waged with Colonial America caught in their crosshairs during the pirates' reign. If you're a visitor to the area or just passing through, you can get a quick snapshot of area history in a 1.5-hour briefing and tour at the Midway Museum. It's a place chock full of memorabilia --impressive for a small-town. Here are a few snippets from our tour: James Oglethorpe detested slavery and banned the practice in the Colony of Georgia. But King George of England reminded Oglethorpe of his promise to make the Colony of Georgia profitable. In 1750, the King revoked Oglethorpe's ban on slavery. Between 1750-1756, 71 families, two single men, and 1,500 slaves were the subjects of a directed move from Dorchester, South Carolina, to present-day Liberty County, Georgia, to found a new village: Dorchester. The new residents of Dorchester wanted a church Midway between Savannah and the port of Darien (the latter is at exit 49 off I-95 today). Thus, the Midway Congregational Church was built and stands today next door to the present-day museum. The original church was burned down in 1779 during the American Revolution and rebuilt in 1791. The name "Midway" stems from the action to found the local church. The settlers at Dorchester became rich quickly. By 1758, wealthy colonist Mark Carr decided the area needed a seaport independent of Savannah or Darien. A land grant by King George to Carr led to creating the port at Sunbury, the deepest natural port on the East Coast of the United States, second only to the Chesapeake Bay. Today, it is a recreational seaport and home to the 5-star Sunbury Crab Company. In Liberty County at Hinesville, you'll discover the Convention and Visitors Bureau, now found in the old Bacon-Frazier home built in 1839. Descendants of the Frazier family still live in the county. Their ancestors go back to the revolutionary era when members of the colonial resistance hid courthouse records in local swamps to prevent their seizure by the British. There's too much to report about this place. It's a must-visit spot for history buffs. Go and enjoy. If you're lucky, as we were, you'll get an extended tour if you're a travel journalist if your host has the time to do so. Directions to the museum: Take exit 76 off I-95 due west for about 6 miles to Route 84 and 17. Turn right, go about 1/4 of a mile, and you see the museum on your right directly across the street from a NAPA Auto Parts Store and adjacent to the Midway Congregational Church, itself a relic of revolutionary days.

Great place to learn about colonial Georgia history. So much early history in this area and this is…read morethe place to go to learn about it and see great artifacts. Staff is very knowledgeable and engaging. Great library/book store available to borrow or purchase. This is a definite must for anyone that likes history!

It was a cold, bitter wind and snow that is rarely seen in the south from a once-every-decade or so…read morestorm. As we traveled north to Jesup, GA, from Saint Augustine, Florida, the snow and ice were still on the roadway. Our hearts and emotions were raging from the midnight call that no one wanted to receive. Just hours before, we had been very proactive in getting my father-in-law to the doctor and making sure that he was followed up every day by his physician the week before. But on Monday, they sent him straight to the ER without even entering the doctor's office where he was admitted. He was stabilized and looking good for a Korean Veteran and Ninety-one years young. He was resting, and the family felt he was in good shape. However, he passed shortly thereafter and left the family in a spin of emotion like so many others who deal with a family member's death. I'm writing this to tell you Rinehart and Sons is one place that takes care of every detail. and makes you feel like you are family during such an emotional and difficult time. Linda, Leslie, and the team handled every detail, and they went to extraordinary measures to make the process seamless without any concerns. As a retired Marine and one who has been involved in scores of funeral arrangements from presidents to family, Rinehart & Sons is the best place for your loved one. When a loved one passes on, the loss is painful enough, much less having to plan a funeral. Rhinehart & Sons has truly caring people who have mastered a stress-free process for the burial. We want to thank the entire team and family of Rinehart & Sons. Respectfully, Rick Givens GySgt USMC (Ret)

Cannot say enough good things about the staff at Rinehart and Sons.They are always very…read moreprofessional and compassionate.They make the process smooth during a difficult time. I highly recommend them with perpetual care of your loved one. Thank you , The Maxine Deal Hutto Family

Get more items into the display area instead of being so concerned about the range of pricing on…read morethe same items. I found multiple pairs of shoes in different places with different prices. The donation port was overfilled. My conclusion is that the store is overcharging for donations to sell them for inappropriate profit margin. I also think it is possible that some donations are actually stolen goods being dumped in an attempt to wash the evidence away. Some coming from shared rooms, some coming from people that gain access to property not belonging to them, some coming from ill means acquired storage units, and previous tenants, etcetera.

This is my favorite thrift store! I never leave it empty…read morehanded. They have a lot more clothing and books than homegoods or toys, but I think the employees are friendly and there are always good finds.

I took a number of broken down cardboard boxes to the landfill a few days ago. The person with the…read morebig black truck was helpful and polite. He checked to see if the boxes were broken down and if there anything else In my truck. He was not intrusive. We had a good conversation. He was friendly and gave good directions. I would be happy to go again

This place provides a great service to the community! The gentleman who works there is always kind…read moreand helpful. Thank you.

Taylor Upholstery exceeded expectations! Lauri was responsive and helpful. Her team was polite and…read moreallowed me to communicate with design ideas. I inherited the beige print furniture. After 30 years, they needed updating. Taylor offered a variety of fabrics. I was even able to purchase from another vendor and provide fabric that I preferred. The finished product is wonderful! I highly recommend Taylor Upholstery.

Personal very friendly, easy to communicate with . Work is…read moredone when promised. Attention is given to detail-ie pattern matching.

The cleaners is one of the best I've ever been to the people who own it are personally involved in…read moreevery aspect of your Cleaning. The staff greet you and are happy to see you. The laundry comes out beautiful if you are not wanting to pick it up there is delivery available.

This is by far the best dry cleaning company I have ever been to. their customer service was…read moreamazing, they were fast, my clothes looked phenomenal. they did a wedding dress for me and a bridesmaid dress with a quick turn around time and saved my friends wedding day! I would give them a 10000/10 if I could!

I have been in the Liberty County area for 10 years now. I take all my alterations to Ms. Gladys…read more The turn around time is reasonable as well as her prices.

You'll find Sew Express, on Main Street, in a shared house that has been converted to business…read morespace. Gladys is the gal in charge and business owner. Gladys and Sew Express are my go to for sewing help. She's wonderful and has been helping locals and military residents with their sewing and alterations needs for years. She's reasonable in her pricing and is capable of any sewing task you request.

Excellent and very friendly service. Rob also sharpens garden tools and knives. I brought my…read morescissors and he did it right there on the spot for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend! Old scissors now cut perfectly. He even gave me a little sand paper to clean them up with. All while I stood there, chatted and watched. Def will be back!

Rob is a great guy! I had done some custom work on a knife and lost a screw. Knife screws are not…read morejust a common thing. They come in so many different sizes and threads. I looked everywhere for someone to help and then came here to Yelp. Found Rob, called him and that afternoon I was on my way to visit. He is a great dude who spent the time to chat with me about everything and anything. He had the screw I needed and after chatting and finding out I was a vet he gave them to me for free. He makes custom knives, fixes and sharpens blades and is a good guy to chat with. Thanks Rob!