Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Journeys 2026: “The 4,000-Year-Old History of Cannon’s Point”
On Tuesday, November 17, 6 p.m. at St. Simons Presbyterian Church the Coastal Georgia Historical Society will host a lecture by renowned archaeologist Dr. Jerald T. Milanich, Curator Emeritus at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Dr. Milanich will present his program “The 4,000-Year-Old History of Cannon’s Point,” exploring one of the most significant archaeological investigations ever undertaken on St. Simons Island.
During the 1970s, archaeologists from the University of Florida spent over two years excavating Cannon’s Point, uncovering evidence of thousands of years of Native American occupation alongside the remains of the island’s plantation-era landscape. Their work transformed our understanding of Georgia’s coast, creating a remarkable archaeological record that will continue to serve as an invaluable resource for future research. In his lecture, Dr. Milanich will reflect on the original excavations, the lasting significance of the project, and the recent return of Cannon’s Point archaeological collections to the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, fulfilling a vision first established more than fifty years ago.
The lecture is free for members and $15 for non-members. To register, visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org.
Cannon’s Point Preserve is a wilderness preserve owned by the St. Simons Land Trust, Inc., and is open without charge to the public Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays 9AM-3PM, and at other times for scheduled events. No portion of the fee is paid to the St. Simons Land Trust, Inc., or its affiliates, and no part of the fee is a payment for access to Cannon’s Point Preserve, which is open to the public without charge.
