Georgia Stories 59: Back Country Settlers




Georgia Stories Video show

Summary: Before the 1760’s, most Georgia settlers lived along the coast, primarily in Savannah, Darien, and Ebenezer. Some began to move inland, northwest to Georgia’s back country, but the influx of settlement away from the coast did not begin until 1761, with the purchase of Indian lands by Governor James Wright. Re-enactors discuss the history and traditions of these settlers, and demonstrate cooking, hunting, and candle making