Bryan-Lang Archives

10/19/2026

Registration closes today at 5pm! Be sure to sign up for a great night of candlelit fun. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twilight-tales-at-the-tabby-mills-tickets-1996724993205?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/15/2026

Historical Library vs Archives. What's the difference? While there is a great deal of overlap archives tend to focus more on unique materials that may have different preservation requirements. Here is a great source to learn more about the difference: https://guides.lib.unc.edu/musicresearch/libraries-and-archives All though our name changed the mission at the Bryan-Lang never changed; preserve Camden county's history for all generations. This includes our own history such as our original sign which now hangs on the wall in our file room.

10/14/2026

Reminder: registration for twilight tales closes next week.

10/13/2026

We will be closing early today (October 13th) at 1:30 pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! While many nations called Georgia home; most in the lands of the future Camden County were the Timucuan people. The Timucuan tribes ranged from southern Georgia down through most of north Florida. Here are some great resources to learn more about them:
(In Florida) https://www.nps.gov/places/timucuan-exhibit.htm
(Timucuan Language) https://www.jstor.org/stable/1265443
(Cumberland Island) https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3245&context=fhq

10/09/2026

Camden County EMA is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias. While no direct impacts are expected, the storm will bring heavy rain, gusty onshore winds, and an increased risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes Friday evening through Saturday.

Stay informed by following US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida forecasts and checking the Camden County website and Camden County EMA page for updates. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zom2AE

Make sure AlertCamden is one of the ways you received emergency notifications. Get started: https://bit.ly/AlertCamden

Camden County, Georgia Government; City of Kingsland, Georgia; City of St. Marys, Georgia; City of Woodbine, Georgia

10/09/2026

From a hole in the ground to the beginnings of a building. Throughout 1986 the library began to take shape, these photos from September show our frame being built.

10/08/2026

Reminder we will be closed Monday

Camden County Government offices and courts will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

Curbside Collection for unincorporated Camden County and the Camden County Landfills will maintain a regular schedule.

10/07/2026

This week marks the anniversary of one of the costliest battles of the American Revolution, fought in Savannah on October 9, 1779.

During the Siege of Savannah, French and American forces launched an assault on British defenses in an attempt to retake the city. This circa-1780 map, surveyed by John Wilson, depicts the fortifications and positions surrounding Savannah during the battle.

Explore more maps in the GHS collection and discover the people, places, and events that make up the history that belongs to us all: https://www.georgiahistory.com/research/search-our-collection/

Pictured: Plan of the Siege of Savannah, circa 1780, GHS 1361-MP-530, Georgia Historical Society collection of maps.

10/05/2026

February 3rd, 1985 was a Sunday; the last of a three day Celebration of Freedom. After a long weekend of many events to raise funds, the finale was the groundbreaking of the Bryan-Lang Historical Library. Ms. Bebe Lang, one our founders, was accompanied by Donald Mitchell, mayor of Woodbine, Ken Gay, Camden County commissioner, Eloise Bailey, library chairwoman and Eugenia Price, honorary chairwoman to break ground on our wonderful building. Despite a name change and over 40 years the shovel is still in good condition (although a bit rusty); in the last photo it is being held by our wonderful assistant archivist Calah in the very same spot as the original ceremony.