Arcadia Publishing Tybee Island History Book

From Guale Indians and Spanish explorers to its glory days as the queen of south Atlantic beach resorts and beyond, Tybee Island's quiet charm hides a rich and occasionally violent history. Soldiers, rebels and rumrunners all found their place in history here as great battles, fires and hurricanes played out over time. Through centuries of change, Tybee has remained one of the South's most popular resorts.