The Park of the Seven Flags is named after the flags that have flown over Tybee through its history.
Savannah songwriter Mona Byrd wrote a song called "Tybee and The Park of the Seven Flags." Press the button twice to hear this song. Sorry to say- This audio recording is no longer working.
Take a listen to the song at the related web page! https://youtu.be/K6nGOKIR1K4
SPANISH FLAG
In 1520, Tybee was claimed by Spain as part of "La Florida."
FRENCH FLAG
In 1603, the French came to the island in search of the sassafras root. Spain and France engaged in a naval battle over control of Tybee.
PIRATE FLAG
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Tybee served as a hideout for bands of notorious pirates and outlaws. French, Spanish and English ships filled with gold and other treasures were ripe targets for enterprising bandits. Legend says some of the stolen treasure may still lay buried beneath the Tybee sand.
ENGLISH FLAG OR "KING'S COLORS"
In 1733, Gen. James Oglethorpe arrived, founding the Georgia Colony. He intended for Georgia to be a refuge for debtors and other undesirables no longer welcome in England. The first lighthouse was built at Tybee three years later.
Both were raised on Tybee shortly after the Revolutionary War. The Georgia flag, in its various incarnations, has flown continuously since then.
CONFEDERATE FLAG OR "STARS AND BARS"
From 1861 to 1863 the Confederate flag replaced the U.S. flag. Tybee was used as the base from which Union forces attacked and captured the Confederate-occupied Fort Pulaski.
Source: Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum Press the button twice to hear this song.
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