Robert Manning will speak at Historical Society program on Feb. 10
Editor, The Sun:
At its February 10th monthly meeting, the Wakulla County Historical Society will host a program highlighting the contributions of some of its lesser-known African-American residents. The focus will be on early to mid twentieth century residents from the several Wakulla County African-American communities.
While their names may not be familiar and their deeds not chronicled in annals of Wakulla County history, many of the communities would be much different without the leadership they exhibited. The common traits characteristic to nearly each one was minimal education, admirable, work ethic, strong sense of family and deep and abiding Christian faith.
Theirs is a proud legacy most often evidenced by the outstanding accomplishments of their offspring.
The presenter will be Robert Manning, a 1974 graduate of Wakulla High, and a community leader who retired after a 47 year career at St Marks Powder.
Manning has presented at prior Wakulla Historical programs and is always enjoyed by the attendees.
The public is invited and the meeting will be held Feb 10, 6 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library.
Brent Thurmond
Wakulla Historical Society
Author of letter was proven right
Concerning last week’s letter entitled “Wait for investigation in deaths of protesters,” I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to Mr. Franco.
Thank you, Robert Franco, you have been proven right.
Tim Caldwell
Panacea