
Mission Statement
Tybee Island Historical Society
The Mission of the Tybee Island Historical Society is to preserve, develop, and promote the historic resources and legacy of Tybee Island to the benefit of our community, future generations, and nation as a whole by:
Restoring, interpreting, preserving, maintaining, and effectively operating the Tybee Island Light Station, Museum, and all ancillary sites and exhibits; Collecting, preserving, storing, and exhibiting artifacts, documents, photographs, digital records, and images and other archival materials relevant to the cultural, military, maritime, and architectural heritage of Tybee Island; and working with and providing expertise to the City of Tybee Island and community organizations to preserve and promote Tybee’s historic legacy.
Historical Society Staff
Joe Porterfield
Grounds Supervisor
Michael Poole
Preservation Specialist & Buildings Supervisor
Pat Austin
Staff
Gift Shop
Joanne Simpson
Staff
Gift Shop
Staff
Katelyn Jones
Gift Shop
Staff