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Archeologi<t< u<e physical evidence to answer questions about the past. In this case, they were trying to figure out the location of the African American burial ground here at Fort Frederica.

Piecing it Together

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New<paper publi<her Robert S. Abbott was born on St. Simons Island in 1870.

His parents—Thomas and Flora—were formerly enslaved Gullah Geechee.

Although Robert made his career in Chicago, he never forgot his roots. In 1929, he built a monument on St. Simons in honor of his father and his aunts Celia and Mary.

Honoring Root<, Honoring Family

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Robert Abbott saw a need for a different kind of newspaper to serve the African American community. The mainstream press rarely, if ever, covered stories important to Black Americans. In 1905 he started publishing The Chicago Defender.

Abbott’s paper covered everything from national news to births and weddings. The Defender also ran job listings and ads for black businesses. It became the most trusted source of information for Black Americans looking to leave the South.

Local Son Make< National New<

Abbott tapped into an organized network of African American train porters to help distribute The Defender newspaper far and wide. Porters delivered papers to cities with large Black populations along their routes.

When it came to local distribution, though, newsboys were vital. Young Black boys received small payments to bring the paper back to their neighborhoods to sell.

Some of St. Simons Island’s Black leaders, like the Hon. Judge Orion Douglass, got their start as newsboys delivering The Defender.

Local Voice< for The Chicago Defender

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The newsboys of the Chicago Defender played a crucial role in distributing news throughout their local communities.

Inspired by the life and work of Robert S. Abbott, local St. Simons Island artist Kevin Pullen created this work depicting Abbott and the newsboys that distributed his papers.

Kevin Pullen Abbott and his Boys

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ST SIMONS ISLAND

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Oy<ter< Hardy Hard-shelled Creatures

Oysters are some of the island’s oldest salt-marsh residents. Filter feeders, oysters improve water quality and as they grow, fuse into sturdy reefs that shelter other animals. These reefs create an environment rich in food for marine and land animals.

Scene 05: Why here? A Place of Natural Beauty and Resources

Oy<ter< Hardy Hard-shelled Creatures

Oysters are some of the island’s oldest salt-marsh residents. Filter feeders, oysters improve water quality and as they grow, fuse into sturdy reefs that shelter other animals. These reefs create an environment rich in food for marine and land animals.

Oyster reefs protect the island from natural and human destruction.

Overharvesting, construction, and disease have taken a toll on the local oyster population. Biologists have tried creating artificial reefs using recycled shells. Early results show promise for regenerating the oysters and their habitat.

Restore the Reefs, Protect the Island

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Oyster reefs provide...

water filtration improved water clarity a barrier against erosion and ocean storm surges habitat for other species carbon sequestration harvest

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Oysters are a high-protein food source for birds, crabs, and fish.

People living on St. Simons have long depended on the island’s plentiful oyster beds—and they are still a staple of local cuisine today.

When Europeans arrived, they used local materials to build their new town.

Abandoned shell middens were plentiful.

The new arrivals made concrete by burning the oyster shells and adding sand, water, and broken shells. This mixture, called “tabby,” forms the foundation of many island buildings.

Salty Snacks— (Naturally)

Recycled Building Blocks What archeologists know about American Indian life on this island in the past comes from what people left behind. Piles of discarded shells and bones in large mounds— called “middens”—are found here.

Archeologists can see that American Indians ate oysters, other shellfish, and game animals.

Mounds of Leftovers

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Oysters are a high-protein food source for birds, crabs, and fish.

People living on St. Simons have long depended on the island’s plentiful oyster beds—and they are still a staple of local cuisine today.

When Europeans arrived, they used local materials to build their new town.

Abandoned shell middens were plentiful.

The new arrivals made concrete by burning the oyster shells and adding sand, water, and broken shells. This mixture, called “tabby,” forms the foundation of many island buildings.

Salty Snacks— (Naturally)

Recycled Building Blocks What archeologists know about American Indian life on this island in the past comes from what people left behind. Piles of discarded shells and bones in large mounds— called “middens”—are found here.

Archeologists can see that American Indians ate oysters, other shellfish, and game animals.

Mounds of Leftovers

GL-05.02-200 Oysters- Food source

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GL-05.02-500 Oysters- Natural protection

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Oyster reefs protect the island from natural and human destruction.

Overharvesting, construction, and disease have taken a toll on the local oyster population. Biologists have tried creating artificial reefs using recycled shells. Early results show promise for regenerating the oysters and their habitat.

Restore the Reefs, Protect the Island

Trending Topic<, Seeking Solution<

Oyster reefs provide...

water filtration improved water clarity a barrier against erosion and ocean storm surges habitat for other species carbon sequestration harvest

FPO- diagramFPO- diagram

Scene 05: Why here? A Place of Natural Beauty and Resources

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Plant< with a Purpo<e Lush Greenery with Endless Uses

People of all cultures have used the island’s iconic plants—saw palmetto, Spanish moss, and sea grasses—for everything from shelter to medicine.

Many of these practices continue today.

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Plant< with a Purpo<e Lush Greenery with Endless Uses

People of all cultures have used the island’s iconic plants—saw palmetto, Spanish moss, and sea grasses—for everything from shelter to medicine.

Many of these practices continue today.

British colonists used Spanish moss to stuff pillows and mattresses.

The inner fibers pulled from dried moss look like horsehair and provide similar cushioning. Moss fibers were also woven into rope, blankets, and baskets.

Traditional methods of fishing are still practiced on St. Simons Island using simple tools like nets and traps.

American Indians used sea grasses and palmetto wood to make fish traps and weirs—low dams—that keep fish in one place. The Gullah Geechee still make cast nets using palm fronds or sea grasses sewn with palmetto wood needles.

Moss for Mattresses and More

Timeless Tools American Indians used the fruit of the saw palmetto to soothe coughs and ease stomach troubles. They often treated insect bites and skin infections with its bark.

Colonists learned from these practices.

They used saw palmetto as a diuretic and a sedative, and to improve general health.

Nature’s Cure

Studying the sea grasses that grow in the island’s marshes gives biologists important information about ecosystem health.

Robust plants indicate good soil and clean water.

However, warmer water temperatures can cause disease. Damaged sea grass beds could be a sign of an unhealthy ecosystem, leading to erosion and loss of habitat.

What Plants Can Tell Us

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British colonists used Spanish moss to stuff pillows and mattresses.

The inner fibers pulled from dried moss look like horsehair and provide similar cushioning. Moss fibers were also woven into rope, blankets, and baskets.

Traditional methods of fishing are still practiced on St. Simons Island using simple tools like nets and traps.

American Indians used sea grasses and palmetto wood to make fish traps and weirs—low dams—that keep fish in one place. The Gullah Geechee still make cast nets using palm fronds or sea grasses sewn with palmetto wood needles.

Moss for Mattresses and More

Timeless Tools American Indians used the fruit of the saw palmetto to soothe coughs and ease stomach troubles. They often treated insect bites and skin infections with its bark.

Colonists learned from these practices.

They used saw palmetto as a diuretic and a sedative, and to improve general health.

Nature’s Cure

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Studying the sea grasses that grow in the island’s marshes gives biologists important information about ecosystem health.

Robust plants indicate good soil and clean water.

However, warmer water temperatures can cause disease. Damaged sea grass beds could be a sign of an unhealthy ecosystem, leading to erosion and loss of habitat.

What Plants Can Tell Us

Trending Topic<, Seeking Solution<

Scene 05: Why here? A Place of Natural Beauty and Resources

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Abundant I<land Wildlife A Sanctuary for Creatures Great and Small

This island is home to many birds, reptiles, fish, and game animals.

Humans and non-native wildlife are the biggest threats to local ecosystems.

Keeping a healthy balance between native and non-native wildlife ensures a safe habitat and plentiful food for all the island’s inhabitants.

Abundant I<land Wildlife A Sanctuary for Creatures Great and Small

This island is home to many birds, reptiles, fish, and game animals.

Humans and non-native wildlife are the biggest threats to local ecosystems.

Keeping a healthy balance between native and non-native wildlife ensures a safe habitat and plentiful food for all the island’s inhabitants.

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Fish and shellfish have long been staple foods for island dwellers. Game animals like deer rounded out the diet.

Archeologists have found evidence that American Indians ate turtles and alligators. Marsh rabbits and quail were common at British colonial dinner tables.

St. Simons Island teems with wildlife.

You might be surprised by all that you can see here.

Great egrets, blue heron, and pink spoonbill are easy to spot as they wade in the marshes. Look for osprey and bald eagles flying overhead. The island’s waterways are home to manatees, sea turtles, and dolphins.

A Rich Variety of Foods

Wonders of Nature American Indians made good use of all parts of the animals they hunted.

Antlers and bones became tool handles and were used to make patterns on pottery. Shells made excellent weights for fishing nets. Hides made warm clothing and valuable currency.

A Whole-Animal Approach

The diamondback terrapin—a turtle known to live entirely in salt marsh areas—was an abundant and popular food source for American Indians and colonists.

Overharvesting terrapins for food continues to threaten their populations. Other human activities like draining salt marshes for coastal development destroys terrapin nesting grounds and disrupts their habitat. Local universities and conservation groups are currently working to help restore the terrapin population and protect their homes.

Reviving a Rare Turtle Species

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Fish and shellfish have long been staple foods for island dwellers. Game animals like deer rounded out the diet.

Archeologists have found evidence that American Indians ate turtles and alligators. Marsh rabbits and quail were common at British colonial dinner tables.

St. Simons Island teems with wildlife.

You might be surprised by all that you can see here.

Great egrets, blue heron, and pink spoonbill are easy to spot as they wade in the marshes. Look for osprey and bald eagles flying overhead. The island’s waterways are home to manatees, sea turtles, and dolphins.

A Rich Variety of Foods

Wonders of Nature American Indians made good use of all parts of the animals they hunted.

Antlers and bones became tool handles and were used to make patterns on pottery. Shells made excellent weights for fishing nets. Hides made warm clothing and valuable currency.

A Whole-Animal Approach

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The diamondback terrapin—a turtle known to live entirely in salt marsh areas—was an abundant and popular food source for American Indians and colonists.

Overharvesting terrapins for food continues to threaten their populations. Other human activities like draining salt marshes for coastal development destroys terrapin nesting grounds and disrupts their habitat. Local universities and conservation groups are currently working to help restore the terrapin population and protect their homes.

Reviving a Rare Turtle Species

Trending Topic<, Seeking Solution<

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