by Department of Tourism Team Member | Mar 26, 2019 | History
Frances Hodgson Burnett, born Frances Eliza Hodgson in 1849, was a prolific British-American novelist and playwright responsible for notable children’s classics The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Little Princess. Her published works began at age 18 as a...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 27, 2019 | Boating, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Sports
Jefferson County is blessed to have two of the country’s most prolific and scenic fisheries in Douglas Lake and Cherokee Lake. Avid anglers from around the country – and, indeed, from around the world – travel long distances to compete on these two incredible...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 5, 2019 | History
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT FOR FOOD It’s late summer in 1863. The blood that was shed at Gettysburg has dried, but the repercussions of the Confederate setback in Pennsylvania could still be felt throughout the South. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia has gone...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Nov 9, 2018 | Home Search, Things To Do, Vacation Rentals
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year, and with our fast-paced lives perhaps a traditional Thanksgiving holiday feast at home is not entirely what you envision. Children grow up, parents retire and loved ones move, and at times traditions just need a...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Oct 24, 2018 | History, Things To Do, Travel
The history surrounding the Appalachian Quilt Squares among locals is rich, and volunteers have chosen the squares based upon traditional designs found on quilts within the Appalachian region. In Jefferson County, we have over 60 quilt blocks throughout the area and...
